Sonoma State University
APAHE 2025

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program

Launched in Fall 2024, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program (ASAP) at Sonoma State University supports AANHPI students from recruitment to graduation.

ASAP helps students:

  • Build community and belonging at SSU

  • Access academic and personal support

  • Connect classroom learning to real-world change

Through Asian American Studies courses, students explore AANHPI histories, identities, and movements for justice. Co-curricular events and partnerships with local organizers, artists, and activists help students link their education to community impact.

Students also enjoy opportunities to connect with peers, faculty, and staff through:

  • Social and cultural events

  • Mentorship programs

  • Academic conferences

ASAP is part of the California State University AANHPI Student Achievement Program (CSU ASAP), established by California Education Code Section 89297.1 (2022).

How Do I Join ASAP?

Membership in ASAP is determined each semester based on your participation.

To be an active member, you can:

  • Attend at least two ASAP events during the semester, or

  • Enroll in an Asian American Studies course and attend one ASAP event in the same semester.

ASAP events are shared on social media and through our AANHPI listserv — keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to connect!

We welcome you to stop by our events to learn more or reach out directly with your questions:

Overview of ASAP Programming

  • AMCS 277: Intro to Asian American Studies (fulfills GE Area 6)
  • AMCS 377: Asian American Experience (fulfills GE upper-division Area 4)
  • WGS 370: Gender in Asian America (upper-division elective)
  • AMCS 360: Ethnic Literature (Asian American Literature) (fulfills GE upper-division Area 3)

  • ASAP Lecture Series
  • Study Hall Sessions
  • Writing Workshops for Asian American Studies
  • Off-Campus Field Trips

  • ASAP Peer Mentoring Program
  • ASAP Faculty/Staff Mentoring Program

  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • AANHPI Cultural Graduation

Current ASAP Classes (Fall 2025)

  • AMCS 277: Intro to Asian American Studies (fulfills GE Area 6)
    • Section 2: Tu/Th 1:00 AM – 2:45 PM
  • AMCS 377: Asian American Experience (fulfills GE upper-division Area 4)
    • Section 1: Tu/Th 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

2025-2026 ASAP Advisory Team

  • Katherine H. Lee, Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies & ASAP Faculty Coordinator
  • Lauren Morimoto, Professor of Kinesiology
  • Alvin Nguyen, Director of Student Success & University Advising
  • Christina Thao, MESA Lead and Advisor
  • Charlene Tung, Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies
  • Khou Yang-Vigil, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment
  • Kevin Nguyen, Associate Professor, Liberal Studies (2024-2025 Faculty Coordinator)