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Our mission is to promote and defend quality public higher education by working together to uphold the University of Oregon’s academic and research priorities. We believe in democracy, fairness, transparency, academic excellence, diversity, access to education, and economic opportunity. We aim to enhance the quality of faculty work life and student education by negotiating our terms and conditions of employment.
At United Academics of the University of Oregon, we are committed to defending the principles of quality public higher education, especially in the face of current threats to protections that serve real people. Our mission is rooted in ensuring that access to education and economic opportunity remain available to all. As the current national administration works to dismantle critical protections, we stand firm in our dedication to not only enhancing the quality of faculty work life but also safeguarding student education. Together, we will resist these destructive forces and continue advocating for an education system that serves everyone with dignity and respect.
The following resources are provided for educational purposes only. This is not intended to be and is not a substitute for legal advice.
Protecting Yourself in the War on Knowledge and Education
Academic Freedom & 1st Amendment Rights
Oregon and National Resources:
- ACLU Oregon
- AFT-AAUP Advisory to Academic Workers
- Firewall for Freedom: Campus Resolution Toolkit
- American Association of University Professors
Immigration Resources
University of Oregon Immigration Resources:
- UO General Counsel: guidance on what to do if you encounter immigration enforcement on campus
- UO General Counsel ICE cards
- UOPD’s FAQ on immigration enforcement
- International Student and Scholar Services Immigration Resources and FAQ
- University Senate meeting – February 5, 2025
- ICE Response Business Cards
- Conoce tus derechos – Todos los inmigrantes que se encuentran en los Estados Unidos, tienen derechos garantizados bajo la Constitución de los Estados Unidos de América, incluso aquellos que son indocumentados. En esta página usted encontrará recursos en audio en lenguas originarias de México y Guatemala para escuchar, descargar y compartir.
Immigrant Support Line:
- Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) hotline: 1-888-622-1510 for questions about rights and immigration enforcement; provide specific details if possible
State of Oregon & Local Support:
- United Academics Legal Defense Fund Policy
- United Academics ICE wallet cards
- Oregon Department of Justice: Sanctuary Promise & Community Toolkit
- GLAD of Lane County
- Refugee Resettlement Coalition of Lane County
- Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO): Free legal resources for all income eligible Oregonians including for noncitizens in cases of detention or removal
- Civil Liberties Defense Center Resources for Immigrants and Allies
- American Civil Liberties Union Oregon
National Support:
American Federation of Teachers:
- On Immigration
- Protecting our Students and Higher Ed Employees
- Defending Higher Education
- AFT Immigration Poster: “You Are Welcome Here”for download in English and Spanish.
- Know Your Rights Guide: Academic Freedom and Campus Free Speech for Scholars and Students on Visas
- Returning to Campus for International Faculty
- Home Page
American Association of University Professors:
- Political Attacks on Higher Education
- Recommendations to AAUP chapter leaders and members for dealing with ICE on your campus
- Rights and risks for workers who are in the United States on visas
- Issue brief on immigration-related campus concerns
- Know Your Rights flyers
- Family preparedness plan template
- Home Page
Presidents’ Alliance on Immigration Resources:
National Immigration Law Center Resources:
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
National Immigrant Justice Center
Funding & Research
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
American Federation of Teachers
- Talking Points: Higher Ed Research Saves Lives
- AFT: Department of Education Talking Points Memo
- AFT: Protect-Don’t Wreck- Higher Education in 2025: Legislative and Executive Branch Threats
- Sample FOIA/Info Request Language for NIH Grant Indirect Cost Rate
- Sample Public Records Act Language for NIH Grant Indirect Cost Rate
LGBTQIA+
State of Oregon & Local Support:
- Basic Rights Oregon
- TransPonder: resource directory
- Statement Reaffirming Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act and Supporting the Transgender Community in Lane County
- Oregon Department of Justice Civil Rights Unit