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PCC federal monitoring and resources

The new Administration has issued executive orders, memos and actions that may have an impact on higher education. The college is closely monitoring all developments related to these, particularly those that may affect students and the college.? The implications of many of these measures is still unclear, however Portland Community College is committed to keeping our communities informed and prepared to respond to any changes.

We understand that uncertainty in federal policy can create uneasiness.? Students and community remain our top priority, and we will do everything necessary to navigate these times while staying steadfast in our mission and maintaining the high-quality education and support services PCC is known for.

PCC will post information and resources to this page to help support and inform our community.

Federal monitoring: executive actions and impacts

PCC is monitoring actions that pertain to higher education and students such as; financial aid, workforce training, immigration policy and civil rights.? Key areas include but are not limited to:

• An Executive Order, ¡°Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,¡± issued by the Trump Administration mandates that federal contracts or grants will be audited and must include language that requires recipients to certify they do not run DEIA programming or they may be rescinded. PCC programs are continuing for federally funded grants and contracts.
• The Department of Homeland Security rescinded a policy, in place since 2011, that discouraged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from taking action in designated ¡°sensitive locations,¡± such as schools, hospitals, and churches. However, this change does not impact Oregon¡¯s sanctuary law provisions. Oregon schools remain prohibited from providing information or assistance to immigration officials unless required by a judicial subpoena.

College communications

• January 30: Message from President Bennings addresses changing Federal policies.
• March 6: Message from the President¡¯s Cabinet announcing the Federal Response Task Force.
• March 21: Message from the Federal Response Task Force Co-Chairs in response to the Executive Order aimed at the Department of Education.
• April 11: Message from the Federal Response Task Force Co-Chairs regarding F1 Visa status changes and the Oregon Attorney General lawsuit.
• May 2: PCC Community Update on Federal Actions

Resources