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Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association

 

WELCOME

Hello and welcome you to the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association! The mission of APISA is to provide support and build community among Asian Pacific Islander staff and faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College. Our purpose is reflected in the following efforts:
 

  1. Advocacy. Assist the college in addressing the needs of API staff, faculty, and students through advocacy and policy recommendation
  2. Representation. Encourage the recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention of API at Santa Rosa Junior College
  3. Networking. Strengthen professional and social networking between API staff and faculty on and off campus
  4. Understanding. Promote activities that result in a better understanding of diverse API identities, culture, and history
  5. Development. Offer leadership and other professional development resources for member
     

ADDRESSING ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE 

Anti-Asian racism and hate crimes have been on the rise since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our resource page for an extensive list of material, from academic research, safety trainings, teaching tools, self-care activities, and more. Please read our statement addressing anti-Asian violence here: APISA Anti-Asian Violence Statement