Welcome

AAPIFSA (Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association) was founded in 1993 by Dr. Ellen Junn.  Since that time, AAPIFSA members helped to build and shape the API community on campus.  It has supported API students both through scholarships and financial support for various API activities, including the annual API Graduation Recognition Ceremony.  AAPIFSA recognizes and takes pride in the growing numbers of Asian and Pacific islanders who work at Cal State Fullerton and strives to mentor new API faculty and staff and to maintain a supportive API community.  

Want to help? We meet at noon the second Friday of every month so come join us in person or on Zoom. Email us at aapifsa@fullerton.edu for more information.  We operate solely on donations.  If you would like to make a donation, please visit our Support AAPIFSA page.

Mission

The mission of AAPIFSA is to bring together members of the CSUF faculty and staff in order to promote an inclusive and equitable campus climate for all groups:

  • to provide support in the hiring, retention, and promotion of AAPI students, faculty, staff, and administrators
  • to network among the members of the organization
  • to empower individuals in the organization to become more actively involved

To learn more, visit the About us page.

Goals & Objectives

  • Help AAPI students achieve educational excellence and to respond proactively to the needs of the Asian and Asian-related student body.
  • Help raise money for the Book Scholarship Fund
  • Promote a campus climate that is sensitive, representative and fair to all ethnic groups
  • Acknowledge and celebrate the commonalities in the Asian cultures amidst their diversity and to build a strong social network and effective linkages with the University administration

Events

  • Rooted and Rising: APISAA in Bloom Kick Off
    Tuffy Lawn - Stop by our table!
    Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • AAPIFSA Drop-in Lunch - 1st Monday and every Tuesday after of the month
    Location: Club 57
    Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

AAPIFSA's Drop-In Lunch 1st Monday and Tuesdays after every monthn.

 

What's Happening

Cultures of Care in Action: Addressing Stigma and Promoting Culturally Inclusive Support Systems

This panel discussion highlights practical strategies for creating a culture of care through culturally diverse, research-informed resources and intentional outreach that normalizes help-seeking and reduces stigma. Panelists will explore how inclusive messaging and community-based collaboration can promote belonging and well-being for AANHPI and broader student, faculty and staff populations.

Speakers/Panalist include: Kaitlyn Hopkins, Bonnie Li Victorino, Grace Cho, Penchan Phoborisut, and William Concepcion.

2026 APAHE National Conference (See the full conference agenda)
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Anaheim Marriott (Grand Ballroom Salon)