Supporting Asian Americans in Higher Education: Diversity, Resilience, and Achievement

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Studies on diverse experiences in higher education are often limited to explorations of broad racial groups, with a lesser focus on specific ethnic populations. Research on ethnic-specific experiences in education not only helps to address the overall lack of data on communities of color, but informs the field’s understanding of diversity. The results from four studies will be shared focusing on the cultural, structural, and demographic factors that impact the resilience and achievement of distinct Asian American groups: Filipino American faculty members, 1.5 generation Korean Americans, undocumented Filipino students, and 2nd generation, working class Vietnamese Americans. Furthermore, this session explores specific strategies to better serve and support the rapidly changing population in higher education.

Sub Unit

• Division G - Social Context of Education / Section 2: Education in Multicultural Contexts Within and Across Subject Areas

Chair

• Wendi J. Otto, Claremont Graduate University

Papers

• Diversifying the Pipeline: Academic and Career Experiences of Filipino American Faculty Members - Shirlie Mae Mamaril Choe, Claremont Graduate University

• Exploring the Achievement and Language Acquisition of 1.5 Korean Americans - Tammy L. Johnson, Claremont Graduate University

• Hope for the “Tago ng Tago”: Resilience of Undocumented Filipino Students - Gloria Montiel, Claremont Graduate University

• Cultivating Academic Success: Experiences of High-Achieving Second-Generation Vietnamese American College Students - Annie Thanh Nguyen, San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University

Discussant

• Susan J. Paik, Claremont Graduate University