This Senate resolution supports recognizing September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week." The text notes the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program was first authorized on September 27, 2007, and says 2025 is the program's 18th anniversary. It defines these institutions as degree-granting colleges and universities with at least 10 percent undergraduate enrollment of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The resolution lists data from the bill text: since 2007 over 280 colleges and universities have been eligible; as of 2025 there are 208 funded and eligible institutions; 69 institutions were or have been funded in the 2024–2025 academic year. The text says these institutions enroll large shares of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students, often serve students from low-income and first-generation college families, award a large share of associate and bachelor’s degrees to those students, employ many AANHPI faculty and staff, and provide culturally relevant programs that improve retention, transfer, and graduation.
The resolution recognizes the contributions of AANHPI-serving institutions and encourages eligible colleges to seek funding and set up programs for AANHPI students and communities. It also calls on people and groups to observe the week with activities, ceremonies, and programs. If you are a student, staff, or community member connected to these institutions, the resolution encourages events and public recognition during that week.
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According to the resolution text, supporters want to: recognize the achievements and goals of these institutions; mark the program's 18th anniversary; encourage eligible institutions to obtain funding and create programs serving AANHPI students, families, and communities; and promote national recognition and public events to celebrate their contributions.
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