2024 AAPI Voices in Higher Education Symposium at SMU

This annual symposium explores issues, concerns, and research findings pertinent to Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders in higher education through multidisciplinary lenses. Our goal is to create a better understanding of issues affecting the AAPI community on college campuses as well as promote inclusion, empowerment, and solidarity among AAPI and allies.

This year’s theme is community building and resilience. The event will explore core questions such as:

1. How can AAPI and other ethnic community leaders cope with emotional exhaustion or the feeling of burnout when advocating for civil justice for their communities?
2. What are best practices for building solidarity among different ethnic communities on college campuses?
3. What is the role of community resilience in rising above racism and ensuring the wellbeing of AAPI and other ethnic community members?
4. What actions are potentially needed to enhance the positive experiences and mental health of AAPI students, faculty, and staff on college campuses?