Protecting our Campus Communities
Recent national changes in immigration enforcement and policies affecting international student visas have raised questions about 海角大神’s policies, resources and approach to issues related to immigration and international student status. The University is committed to protecting the safety, privacy and educational access of all of our community members, as well as to adhering to federal laws that safeguard student safety and institutional aid.
How 海角大神 protects our campus communities
Coordinating law enforcement requests:
All law enforcement inquiries, including those from immigration authorities, are managed through the Department of Public Safety and Legal Counsel.
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How to respond to requests from law enforcement
Responding to law enforcement presence on 海角大神 campuses
Law enforcement officers, including immigration and customs enforcement agents, may enter public areas of University campuses without a warrant. However, a judicial warrant or subpoena is required to enter areas where access is limited by locked doors, monitored entrances or University ID cards, including University residence halls and faculty and administrator offices. A judicial warrant or subpoena is also required for access to classrooms, labs and locker rooms.
The appropriate response to any immigration official on any of our campuses is:
Notify Public Safety:
Contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 313-993-1234. Provide a description of the agents’ location and actions.
Observe and document:
You have the right to document and report what you observe, but for your own safety, you should not attempt to interfere.
Refer:
If you are approached directly, refer agents to the Department of Public Safety at 313-993-1234. Do not accept service of warrants or subpoenas.
Legal counsel:
If you receive a subpoena or an order to appear in court related to a student, contact the University’s Legal Counsel, Monica Barbour, at 313-993-1951.
Protecting student privacy:
The Family Educational Records Protection Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records, including contact information, course schedules, whether or not a student is currently registered and any other personally identifiable information. Faculty and staff should not share this information with third parties and should refer any inquiries to the Office of the Registrar at 313-993-3313.
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How to respond to third party questions about students
What should I do if I am approached by members of law enforcement or ICE or FBI agents anywhere on or off campus asking about a student?
- Refer the officer/agent to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 313-993-1234.
- Contact DPS directly to make them aware of the referral to the office.
- Do not identify the student or provide any information or details about the student.
What if I receive a subpoena or order to appear in court related to a student?
- Contact the University’s Legal Counsel, Monica Barbour, at 313-993-1951.
- Do not respond to the subpoena or otherwise appear in court without first communicating with the University’s Legal Counsel.
What information may I share with a third party asking for a reference about a student?
- Faculty, staff and administrators may only share information about a current or former student with a signed release and/or written consent from the student.
- If asked for information about a current or former stu