Asian American Alliance

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One of the largest organizations at Columbia University, the Asian American Alliance has over 1,200 members on its mailing list represented by all schools and disciplines of the undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and administrative population of the University as well as individuals and organizations beyond Columbia. The executive board comprises of 30 students from Columbia College (CC), the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and Barnard College (BC).

The Asian American Alliance works with groups of all types and of all backgrounds including student of color organizations, progressive groups, student government, political organizations, community service organizations, off campus groups, student conferences, and the University administration.

1 Mission Statement
2 AAA Structure
3 Presidents
4 External links

[edit] Mission Statement

Founded in the spring of 1995, the Asian American Alliance (AAA) is a student organization that strives to serve the Asian Pacific American (APA) community at Columbia University. AAA is a collaborative organization that works with APA and other student of color groups to reach members of the university and the outside community at large. In this way, it promotes understanding, fosters dialogue and creates awareness.

AAA's purpose is to educate its members and others, to organize and to mobilize. It seeks to cultivate a common understanding and a greater respect for the APA community.

The APA community at Columbia University is in a perpetual state of transformation. Inherent in the structure and goals of our organization is the ability to change in conjunction with evolving issues facing the APA community. Nevertheless, AAA remains true to its fundamental goal of serving its community by dedicating itself and its resources to student activism.

Authored by the 2007-2008 AAA board.

[edit] AAA Structure

Established in the academic year of 2007-2008, Asian American Alliance oversees three subcommittees: the Political Committee (PC), the Service Committee (SC), and the Culture Shock Committee (CSC).

The PC, headed by the Political Chair of AAA, discusses issues of social and political concern and is the think tank of activism endorsed by AAA.

The SC, headed by the Community Chair of AAA, learns about and promotes awareness of issues affecting Asian American communities through civic-level organization, assistance, and service.