AANAPISI Center

Vision Statement

We are a national model for best practices as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) by providing culturally-relevant, student-centered programs and services.

The AANAPISI Center at South Seattle College was established during the 2011-2016 grant. Since then, it has been institutionalized at South and will continue to be sustained as a vibrant space for student voice, community building, and sense of belonging.

Mission Statement

The AANAPISI Center is a centralized gathering space where all students, particularly Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and other underserved students receive high quality, culturally relevant, student-centered programs and services.

The AANAPISI Center exists to collaboratively strengthen and sustain an inclusive campus to foster academic success.

Core Values

Inclusion

• We welcome all students.

Academic Excellence

• We value excellence in learning and the services we provide.
• We are committed to providing services to support the retention, completion, and graduation of our students.

Diversity & Respect

• We acknowledge the diversity of cultural identities and foster a sense of belonging.
• We value diversity and promote cultural sensitivity.
• We engage and treat everyone in a respectful, responsive, and socially-just manner.

Community & Collaboration

• We are committed to serving our students through partnerships and community building.
• We provide a safe space and resources specifically for Asian American and Pacific Islander students, and other underrepresented students.