AACRAO Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus

Mission Statement

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus provides a communal space for members who are ready to discuss issues, developments and initiatives for individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in higher education. They work to educate other members about the history, contributions and concerns of Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

The AAPI Caucus connects via the Exchange, meets at the monthly Caucus Gatherings, writes articles for AACRAO Connect, and hosts webinars throughout the year. They also convene at AACRAO’s Annual Meeting. The Caucus is open to all AACRAO members. 


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Leadership

Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus Vice Chair

 

Jessica Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez, Assistant Registrar | Elmhurst University

Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus Vice Chair

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Michelle Weller, Associate Registrar and Director of Academic Operations | New York Law School

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To join the caucus, log in to the AACRAO Exchange and select the "Communities" drop-down in the top navigation bar. Next, visit the "All Communities" page and click the name of the caucus you would like to join and then click the Join button.

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Updates & Events

3/29/2021 Tricia Ryan, Chair of the AAPI Caucus, and Mike Reilly, Executive Director, AACRAO, address #AACRAO2021 attendees.

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Resources 

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Your professional development news

Access and Diversity - Collaborative SCOTUS Convening

Aug 5, 2024

An overview of legal considerations in light of the 2023 SCOTUS ruling and how institution leaders can navigate the current landscape.

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The Impact of Educational Changes in Florida and the Role of Sociology in Black History Month

Feb 5, 2024

Understanding the impact of recent legislation and how it connects to Black History Month.

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Field Notes - Addressing Antisemitism on College Campuses: Challenges, Hearings, and Recommendations

Nov 27, 2023

Exploring the recent hearing by the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development and finding a path forward.

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Empowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Forging New Paths

Oct 30, 2023

Strategies to support and empower women in STEM.

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Accessibility is a Key Indicator to Achieving an Inclusive Community

Oct 30, 2023

Current status of accessibility in the association, where we are and where we're going.

AACRAO Research

The SPOT Advantage Reimagining Academic Terms

The SPOT Advantage: Reimagining Academic Terms

Authored by Dr. Wendy Kilgore, this paper examines the adoption and outcomes of shortened parts of term—referred to as SPOT—across nine diverse higher education institutions.

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Balancing Access and Accountability: Insights from States with Existing Transcript-Hold Regulations - Part 2

Balancing Access and Accountability: Insights from States with Existing Transcript-Hold Regulations - Part 2

Authored by Dr. Wendy Kilgore and Dr. James Dean Ward, the report provides insights into the impact of state-level transcript hold regulations on higher education institutions and learners.

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Balancing Access and Accountability: Assessing the Implications of the New Federal Transcript-Hold Regulation for Higher Education - Part 1

Balancing Access and Accountability: Assessing the Implications of the New Federal Transcript-Hold Regulation for Higher Education - Part 1

Authored by Dr. Wendy Kilgore and Dr. James Dean Ward, the report delves into the impacts and institutional responses to federal regulations limiting transcript holds for students with unpaid balances.

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Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion: The 2024 Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning in U.S. and Canadian Higher Education

Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion: The 2024 Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning in U.S. and Canadian Higher Education

The challenges and successes in implementing CPL within educational institutions are explored in this report.

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Technical Guide for Assessing Administrative Holds with Data

Technical Guide for Assessing Administrative Holds with Data

This field-tested technical guide was created to help institutions identify the data and analytical skillset required to examine their undergraduate-student-level-transcript and registration-hold data.

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