AACRAO Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Caucus

Mission Statement

 

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

The AANHPI 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, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Caucus Co-Chair

 

Jessica Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez, Assistant Registrar | Elmhurst University

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Caucus Co-Chair

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Michelle Weller, Assistant Dean of Academic Operations and Registrar  | 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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Empowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Forging New Paths

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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.

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This report was made possible by a sample of 268 U.S. Chief Admissions Officers who participated in our survey.

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In 2024, the AACRAO and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships conducted a comprehensive national benchmarking survey of high school dual enrollment practices at higher-education institutions in the U.S.

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