
ASPIRE is a collaboration between the Asian American Studies [http://aas.sfsu.edu/] department and the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management [http://www.sfsu.edu/~vpsa/] cabinet area. ASPIRE has been designed to address and promote college access and success by identifying and removing institutional barriers for high-need Asian American and Pacific Islander students.
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Retention and Education (ASPIRE) program is developing learning communities for students who are looking for a supportive environment where students will receive extra support and additional exposure to Asian American and Pacific Islander studies.
ASPIRE Learning Communities will provides the following:
- one on one support
- academic advising
- peer mentoring
- study groups
- authentic relationships with peers and faculty
Benefits in participating in ASPIRE Learning Communities
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Participate in an ASPIRE Learning Community to supplement your coursework in Asian American Studies and Pacific Islander Studies
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Earn 3 units (ETHS 102.2 or 102.3) for your participation in the learning community course that meets MW 12:35-1:50pm (BH 223) or TTH 12:35-1:50pm (BH 334)
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Receive support in writing and non academic skills that promotes student success
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Retention and Education (ASPIRE) is a program supported by a U.S. Department of Education Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) grant.