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Mission and Goals

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Mission

The mission of the Department of Asian American Studies (ASAM) is to realize the department's vision through creating knowledge, teaching, and serving Asian, Pacific Islander/Native Pacific communities. ASAM’s vision is to achieve and sustain social justice for all, with a specific focus on these communities. ASAM centers the interdisciplinary study of the historical and contemporary experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander/Native Pacific communities.

Department Goals

  1. To promote study and research by, for, and about Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
  2. To teach students about the experiences of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. and in the world.
  3. To teach students critical thinking and communication skills.
  4. To prepare students for social and community engagement by providing opportunities to gain skills and organizational experiences.
  5. To advance social justice for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
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