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

Serving Undergraduate-Adult Learners: A Benchmark of Institutional Practices, Definitions and Learner Challenges

Serving Undergraduate-Adult Learners: A Benchmark of Institutional Practices, Definitions and Learner Challenges at Institutions in the United States

AACRAO is pleased to announce the release of its most recent report, Serving Undergraduate-Adult Learners: A Benchmark of Institutional Practices, Definitions and Learner Challenges

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Measures of Effectiveness for an Undergraduate Schedule of Classes| 60-Second Survey

Measures of Effectiveness for an Undergraduate Schedule of Classes| February 2023 | 60-Second Survey

The February 2023 60-Second Survey was conducted as part of AACRAO’s ongoing search for insights into various administrative-support aspects of undergraduate-class scheduling.

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2022 Chief Admissions Officer Career Profile Report

2022 Chief Admissions Officer Career Profile Report

This report was made possible by the more than 370 U.S. Chief Admissions Officers who participated in our survey.

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Use of Degree-Audit and Education-Planning Solutions | November 2022 | 60-Second Survey

Use of Degree-Audit and Education-Planning Solutions | November 2022 | 60-Second Survey

The November 2022 60-Second Survey invited AACRAO members to share how their institution uses degree-audit and/or education-planning technology to support students.

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The Modern Registrar: Reflections from the Field

AACRAO is pleased to announce the release of its most recent white paper, The Modern Registrar: Reflections from the Field.

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