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 Chair

Jessica Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez, Assistant Registrar | Elmhurst University

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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

AAPI Heritage Month Book Discussion: "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang

May 28, 2024 - May 28, 2024
Babbitty Rabbitty Lunar New Year Origami

May 10, 2023 - May 10, 2023
AAPI Caucus Chat: Everything Everywhere All at Once

May 2, 2023 - May 2, 2023
AAPI Heritage Series: Watch Party and Discussion of 'I Am Not Your Asian Stereotype '

May 23, 2022 - May 23, 2022
AAPI Heritage Series: Discussion of Turning Red

May 13, 2022 - May 13, 2022
Understanding Intersectionality: A Conversation with AACRAO's Caucus Chairs

September 14, 2021 - September 14, 2021

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

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Resources

Training & Assistance
Anti-Asian Violence Resources | Donate, mental health, and allyship
Sign the petition: Condemn Hate and Violence Against Asian American Women | Allyship
Bystander Intervention with Hollaback | Training, educate and allyship
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association | List of providers
Asian Mental Health Collective Therapist Directory | List of AAPI therapists
Reporting Hate Incidents
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association | Hate crime resources
stopaapihate.org | Donate, report, and educate
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Report incidents and donate
Donate
Support the AAPI Community Fund | GoFundMe that donates to a variety of AAPI orgs
CommUNITY Action Fund | Donate to boots-on-the-ground community organizations
National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum | Support AAPI Women
Red Canary Song | Support AAPI immigrants & marginalized workers
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund | Donate to civil & education funds
Volunteer
Compassion in Oakland | Donate & Volunteer
Main Street Patrol, New York | Volunteer to protect NYC neighborhoods

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