Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions make up just over 5% of all colleges and universities, but award 40% of bachelor’s degrees attained by AAPI students.
Rick Maiman / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesFor the first time in history, President Joe Biden has formally designated a week to honor educational institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students — particularly those from low-income, first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds.making Sept. 25 through Oct.
Mike Hoa Nguyen, assistant professor of education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, explained that the funds are generally used to increase enrollment; expand Asian American studies, research and other academic programs; and further diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Legislators, including members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, also spoke out in support of the institutions to commemorate the week. Rep. Judy Chu, chair of CAPAC, called the colleges and universities “critical” in increasing access to higher education for underrepresented Asian American communities.
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