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Mission and Goals

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, and South Asian American (APISAA) communities. ASAM’s vision is to achieve and sustain social justice for all, with a specific focus on APISAA communities. ASAM centers learning and teaching, advancing social justice, and promoting the interdisciplinary study and research of the historical and contemporary experiences of APISAA communities. ASAM is committed to student success, scholarly and creative activities, civic engagement, collegial governance, integrity, service to the region, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.