SBVC is committed to safeguarding the personal and educational security of every student on our campus.

We will continue to work with local and state officials to monitor any developments and ensure our policies are aligned with these protections.

Last updated 2/20/2025

 

Chirla And The San Bernardino Naacp Cordially Invite You To Our:

Know Your Rights Workshop

 

What?
  • Be Empowered when Interacting with Local, Federal, and Immigration Law Enforcement!
  • Join Our Social Justice Movement!
  • Q&a Session With An Immigration Lawyer

 

Where?
  • 1505 W Highland Ave San Bernardino

 

When?
  • Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 Starts @ 6:00 Pm

 

For More Info:
  • (909) 475-0687
Know Your Rights Poster


 

IF ICE COMES TO CAMPUS

Federal Immigration Officials on Campus

 

1 Know what to do

If an immigration enforcement officer asks to enter a restricted area on campus, like a classroom in session, faculty/staff are in their legal right to:

2 Ask for Identification

Ask the officer for their name, ID and agency affiliation.

3 Ask for Documentation

Ask for a copy of any warrant or detainer.

4 Notify Campus Police

Inform the officer that you are not obstructing their process, but need to contact SBCCD Police Department (909) 384-4491.

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President’s Statement:

As President of San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC), I want to reaffirm unwavering support and commitment to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our campus community.

SBVC has been committed and will remain steadfast in our commitment to support ALL members of our community, especially historically marginalized groups, such as our undocumented and LGBTQ+ communities. 

It is important that you know: SBVC stands with you.

In alignment with our mission and core values, we remain resolute in our commitment to ensure students and employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to pursue their educational and personal goals.  Together, we have the opportunity to promote a College environment where every member of our community feels at home.

In an effort to help address the confusion and fear of the unknown, we will make available “Know Your Rights” cards, red cards, trainings, mental health support, and make improvements to clearly define safe spaces. Further, SBVC updated the website to make resources much easier to locate on the home page.  On our SBVC website, you will find important resources and information as we closely monitor the situation.  This website will be regularly updated as information evolves and details become available. 

In addition, we launched a web portal called The SALA (Services Advancing Learning for All).   In Spanish and numerous other languages, SALA means “living room” and we want our living room to represent the beautiful diversity that defines San Bernardino Valley College.  The SALA will share information about upcoming training opportunities, support services, law enforcement protocols, community partnerships, financial aid updates, legislative updates, and the sources we are monitoring for information as it unfolds.  We want our SALA to be a source of accurate and timely information.

To our undocumented students and those in need of support, we encourage you to take advantage of the following resources:

 

We want to reassure our community of the following:

  • SBVC remains committed to fully protecting student records and personal information in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  • SBVC will not turn over student information to immigration authorities without a legal mandate.

 

We will continue to update this page with more details, please check back for more resources.