Our community is surrounded by and immersed in complex, difficult issues. At The Beach, we confront, examine and respond to these challenges. This work is not only integral to our role as a university, but it is reflective of the spirit that drives our institution. This online space presents action plans, offers resources, affirms our deepest values, and charts our course together as one university.
COVID-19 challenged us in ways never before experienced. Now, we must plan for a safe return to campus and the incremental resumption of normal operations in anticipation of approval to do so by public-health officials.
Here, we present that roadmap toward "repopulation" in the form of policy statements, related frequently asked questions, and other resources.
Abuse of power by police. Systemic racism. Implicit bias. These social diseases have been a reality in America for far too long and have had a disproportionate impact on the lives of Black Americans.
At the Beach we are going to be part of the solution. Black Lives Matter. And we are committed to a campus community that honors, keeps safe, uplifts, and celebrates the spirit of the Black Lives Matter movement.
For many, this country is the only country they've truly known. Those who are undocumented enrich our university and contribute equally to our state and nation. While the Supreme Court recently found that the Trump administration violated federal law when it failed to follow appropriate procedures in attempting to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we must continue to work toward permanent legislative protections for those who are undocumented.
