Multicultural Center

About Asian American Student Services

Mission

1. The ASAM mission provides services, resources, support, mentoring, networking, research opportunities, and academic initiatives for all students, staff, and faculty, and programs that addresses Asian American issues, needs, and concerns.
   ASAM strives to enhance the diversity and global perspectives of the university and
   surrounding community through educational, cultural, and social programming.

Vision

The ASAM vision is one of moving beyond tolerance towards acceptance and nurturance of diversity issues in thought and in deed. By examining or challenging existing thoughts and behaviors each individual will learn and grow into the person they endeavor to be.
1. The ASAM vision supports all students and their needs.
2. The ASAM vision supports faculty in research and curricula development.
3. The ASAM vision supports community engagement and civic duty.

Values

1. To serve undergraduate, graduate and professional individuals, student organizations as well as international student groups.
2. To provide resources and opportunities for student organizations, faculty, staff, and community.
3. To assess and advocate for a campus climate of understanding and responsiveness to students, faculty, staff and their needs.
4. To promote academic development.
5. To encourage holistic personal growth.
6. To instill a sense of pride and appreciation for culture and heritage

History

The Office of Asian American Student Services (ASAM) was established in 1988 via student initiative, was developed on the principles of social justice and holistic student development. The ASAM office was formed on behalf of American students of Asian descent, including but not limited to, East Asian, Southeast Asian and South Asian Americans.