College Procedures: Immigration and Law Enforcement

Resources for Students

Below are resources available for students from the college and in the community. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 

• Illinois Immigration Information Hub
  https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/
• Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights-of-the-people/civil-rights/immigration/ 
• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
  https://www.icirr.org/resources
• Heartland Resources for International Students
  https://www.heartland.edu/international/students/importantResources.html
• Federal Order Updates
  https://www.heartland.edu/international/News-and-Events/Federal-Order-Updates.html

Law Enforcement Access and Campus Procedures

Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers or other law enforcement on campus

Heartland Community College is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment at each of our campus locations.

Students may contact Public Safety at 309-268-8300 regarding law enforcement activity on campus, including immigration enforcement or nonconsensual encounters with students or employees.

Representatives of the College have an obligation to protect student privacy as is required by law.

College employees who are approached by law enforcement and presented with a judicial warrant, nonjudicial warrant (including civil immigration detainers and civil immigration warrants as defined by the Illinois TRUST Act), search warrant, subpoena, other document, a verbal request, or a verbal demand should immediately contact a College Designated Law Enforcement Liaison. 

Designated liaisons for ICE and other law enforcement officers:    

• Steve Riesenberg, Director, Risk Management and Public Safety (primary)
  Office: SCB 2001 ext. 8204  
• Chris Nyman, Associate Director, Public Safety
  Office: SCB 1016 ext. 8257  
• Keith Gehrand, Assistant Director, Public Safety
  Office: SCB 2001 ext.8454  
• Amy Munson-Pawlik, Associate Vice-President, Enrollment & Student Support Services 
  Office:  WDC 2716 ext. 8249