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

Meeting the Moment: Transforming the Digital Credentials Space

Meeting the Moment: Transforming the Digital Credentials Space

The economic and cultural upheavals brought about by the COVID-19 crisis have accelerated the need for an expanded, secure, interoperable, and widely portable approach to the recognition of academic and co-curricular accomplishments.

Credential Evaluation
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Credential Evaluation
Electronic Data Interchange
Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 Course Delivery Modalities and COVID-19 Vaccine Plans: January 2021 | 60-Second Survey

Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 Course Delivery Modalities and COVID-19 Vaccine Plans: January 2021 | 60-Second Survey

The January 2021 AACRAO 60-Second Survey examines course delivery plans for spring, summer and fall 2021; and about requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for students and employees once one or more vaccine is widely available.

Curriculum and Project Management
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2020 Chief Enrollment Management Officer: Summary of the AACRAO Career Profile Survey

2020 Chief Enrollment Management Officer: Summary of the AACRAO Career Profile Survey

This is the third AACRAO chief admissions officer career profile report; the first and second were completed in 2014 and 2017.

Career Profiles

A Peek Behind the Curtain: An examination of credit evaluation and academic advising for transfer students at U.S. undergraduate serving institutions

AACRAO has a longstanding practice of providing guidance and research in support of the transfer student experience.

Registration & Records
Research
Transfer

How Students Experience and Perceive Transferring Earned Credit

In this paper, the authors highlight a study by AACRAO and The American Council on Education (ACE) on students’ perceptions about how transfer credit was applied towards academic programs of study.

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Research
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