Immigration, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers: What Is it All About? - RIT (Zoom)
Spring (9 - 13 hours) | Available (Membership Required)
Immigration is a major topic of national discussion. Our goal is to inform class participants what US immigration is all about. We will include the various types of immigration, its history, its challenges, and its benefits. We will use professionals from various parts of the country who are involved in different aspects of current issues as well as firsthand experiences of refugees and asylum seekers. This course will provide a comprehensive unbiased picture of the current situation.
Website: https://www.rochesterrefugeeservices.org/
(Audio/Visual, Discussion, Lecture)
Mike Coniff
Mike Coniff is the founder and CEO of Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services, Inc. (RRRS) and CEO of Mary's Place Refugee Outreach Center. Both organizations have been in existence since 2010 to serve and house thousands of refugees and asylum seekers.
Berka Mou
Berka Mou is from Morocco and speaks five languages. She is a retired teacher and an active case manager at RRRS.