NOCCCD APIA

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Asian and Pacific Islander Forum will be held this coming Monday, May 1, 2017 from 12:00-1:30 pm in rooms 224-228 of the College Center.

In honor of Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May), the NOCCCD Asian & Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association, FC Ethnic Studies Department and the Cadena Cultural Center invite the district community to the 6th Annual Fullerton College Asian & Pacific Islander Forum.

2017 Keynote Speaker Aida Cuenza-Uvas, Director, ARISE Program Mt. San Antonio College

Keynote Theme: Talk Story: Sharing the life experiences of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) students.

***Small group discussions will follow Ms. Cuenza-Uvas’ address and will cover what Fullerton College can do to better serve AAPI students. Let your voice be heard!***

Refreshments will be served.

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APIA Scholarships 2021-2022

The Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (APIA) seeks to recognize outstanding students who exemplify the spirit of APIA by achieving academic excellence and demonstrating personal commitment and dedicated service to their community and/or campus. APIA awards a $300 scholarship to one student at each of the three NOCCCD campuses: Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the North Orange Continuing Education. Forms are located at APIA Scholarship Forms

Deadline Friday, April 15th, 2022

Be a member. Join APIA today!

APIA membership form

APIA is open to any NOCCCD faculty or staff member interested in furthering understanding of the Asian Pacific Islander cultures represented on campus.

Membership fee is $50 annually. The membership fee funds the annual APIA scholarships awarded to a student at each of the campuses: Cypress, Fullerton, and NOCE. Donations are welcome.

Please contact Pamela Dunsmore if you have any questions:

Pamela Dunsmore, APIA Advisory Board (Fullerton College, Humanities/English) pdunsmore@fullcoll.edu, (714) 992-7644.

Please send membership dues to Pamela Dunsmore via Venmo at @PamelaDunsmore.

Purpose of APIA

The Association shall:

· provide a support group for the Asian American/Pacific Islander employees of the North Orange County Community College District.

· provide an opportunity for study and action on issues of importance to the Asian American/Pacific Islander employees of the North Orange County Community College District.

· foster fellowship and create a formal network among the Asian American/Pacific Islander employees of the North Orange County Community College District.

· inform and educate the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, students and residents of the North Orange County Community College District on issues that impact the Asian American employees of the North Orange County Community College District.

· provide support and mentorship for the Asian American/Pacific Islander students of the North Orange County Community College District.

· foster a liaison between the Association, other employees, and other employee support groups, as well as external Asian American/Pacific Islander groups.

· provide support for communication with employees who are friendly to the goals of the Association

We are currently working to expand and collaborate with all interested employees of the NOCCCD.