Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resources

Message from President Olivo

Dear APIDA Community,

Fullerton College has taken a proactive approach to demonstrate our care and support for Asian, Pacific Islander, and DESI American (APIDA) students, especially in recent times as national data show that an increase in racism towards the APIDA/AANAPISI community.  

We want you to know that we are here for you! Our campus proudly declares that we have been designated as an Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander, Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We were also awarded the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANAPI) Student Achievement Award Program grant. These designations and awards have helped us to create an APIDA student resource center and mobilize an APIDA Amplified Team that promotes three key initiatives to boost APIDA student joy and success on our campus.  

Fullerton College aims to uplift every APIDA student, faculty and staff member and ensure you feel welcome and supported throughout your time with us.

Go Hornets! 

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Resources for APIDA/AANAPISI Students

What is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)?

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) are defined under the Higher Education Act (HEA) as colleges or universities with an undergraduate enrollment that is at least 10 percent Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander. Additionally, at least half of the institution’s degree-seeking students must be low-income.

What has Fullerton College done to support its APIDA/AANAPISI students
Our actions to strengthen our support includes:
  1. Hire full time tenure track Asian American Studies/Ethnic Studies Faculty Member
  2. Secure the first AANAPISI Federal Grant for $2 million dollars
  3. Establish an APIDA Center
  4. Appoint an APIDA Faculty Coordinator
  5. Hire APIDA Program Staff Members
  6. Partner with OCAPICA to host several annual events (Orange County Asian Pacific Islander)
  7. Obtain Asian American Native Hawaiin Pacific Islander funds from the State Chancellors Office
  8. Establish an APIDA Faculty & Staff Advisory Group
  9. Establish an APIDA Student Club
  10. Celebrate and recognize Lunar New Year annually (first ever in 2023)
  11. Host the first an annual APIDA Graduation
  12. Host regularly scheduled weekly events
  13. Create a new social media account to apprise the campus and public of events
  14. Establish a campus logo to publicize our AANAPISI Federal Designation