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AACRAO Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus

Mission Statement

AACRAO's Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus strives to provide 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.

With goals to educate other members about the history, contributions and concerns of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, this caucus is open to all members.

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Meet the members

  • Chris Huang AAPI Bio
  • Michelle Weller AAPI Bio
  • Tricia Ryan AAPI Bio
  • Rajeev Jayadeva AAPI Bio
  • Quentin Law Phu AAPI Bio
  • Keiko Broomhead AAPI Bio
  • Adam Burgess AAPI Bio
  • Albertha Schmid AAPI Bio
  • Lauren Kim AAPI Bio
  • Linda Lieu AAPI Bio
  • Nancy Umphres AAPI Bio
  • Natalie Chin Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus Badge
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Leadership

Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus Co-Chair

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Linda Lieu, Assistant Registrar of Student Records and Graduation | University of Pittsburgh

Jessica Gonzalez

Jessica Gonzalez, Records Evaluator | Purdue University Global
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Updates & Events

AACRAO's AAPI Caucus issues statement of solidarity with the Black Caucus in light of Derek Chauvin's verdict

"The AACRAO AAPI Caucus is relieved by the verdict of officer Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd’s life mattered. It is our hope that the verdict is a step towards true justice and exposes the very real imbalance of how people of color are treated in this country. However, the work is not done, as evidenced by the tragic news of Ma’Khia Bryant’s young life taken away moments before the verdict was read. We will continue to stand with those who press on to seek justice and racial reconciliation in this country."

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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No Apologies: An Asian American Leadership Blindspot
May 15, 2023

Understand how varied approaches, viewpoints, and methods can be effective leadership tools, even when they go against common advice.

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May 1, 2023

Discover new ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage month in 2023.

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Meet the New AACRAO Accessibility Task Force
May 1, 2023

Meet the newest members of AACRAO's Accessibility Task Force.

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Live from #AACRAO2023: Breaking the Barriers of Microaggressions as an Institutional Norm
Mar 31, 2023

Recognizing and understanding how to address microaggressions in the workplace.

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Live from #AACRAO2023: Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
Mar 31, 2023

Improving outcomes for students with disabilities in higher education through state legislation.

AACRAO Research

AACRAO 60 Second Survey Report Admissions Practice - November 2018

This is the second time we have surveyed our members about their admissions practices, the first was in July 2015.

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Program Completion Time Limits - September 60-Second Survey 2018

Program completion time limits was the topic of this month’s AACRAO 60-Second Survey (Appendix A).

Curriculum and Project Management
Registration & Records
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Alternative Credentials: Beyond the Diploma and Transcript - July 60-Second Survey 2018

AACRAO members were asked about the existence of, or institutional interest in, alternative credentials.

Registration & Records
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Transcripts

Registrar Career Profile - 2018

This is the second AACRAO registrar career profile report. The first was completed in 2015 and was limited to U.S. institutions; this iteration was not.

Career Profiles
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Admission and Verification of Undocumented Students in the U.S.

The primary goal of this survey was to better understand the processes related to undocumented students that are used by U.S. postsecondary education institutions.

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