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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Note: In the Exchange Directory, scroll down until you see "Caucus Membership", then check the box next to the caucus name you are interested in and click "Find Members."

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

Accreditation and Recognition of International Education - January 60-Second Survey 2018

Institutional accreditation is an important factor for U.S. institutions in determining if credit or degrees from another institution will be accepted.

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Use of and Access to Data: Opinions on Institutional Data Practices: November 2017 | 60-Second Survey

Use of and Access to Data: Opinions on Institutional Data Practices: November 2017 | 60-Second Survey

This month's 60-Second survey was a partnership between the American Council on Education (ACE) and AACRAO.

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The Use (or not) of Electronic Transcripts - September 60-Second Survey 2017

In 2014, we completed a comprehensive survey with our members asking about electronic transcript use and return on investment.

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Social Media Monitoring and the Admissions Process - July 60-Second Survey 2017

Harvard University made national news recently when offers of admission were rescinded for “at least ten students” based on obscene social media content posted to a Facebook page.

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2017 Grades and Grading Practices in U.S. Higher Education

This is the fifth iteration of a grades and grading practices publication by AACRAO. The previous versions in 1971, 1982, 1992, and 2004 were produced in a book for purchase format.

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