Understanding Asian & Asian

American Students

in the U.S.A.

Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM) Division

Conference-Style Professional Development

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Lincoln Room, May 22, 2013

Northern Illinois University

“Working with Asian & Asian American College Students:

Drawing from Three Perspectives & Our Personal Stories”

All Asians

Session Title Working with Asian &

Asian American College Students: Drawing from

Three Perspectives & Our Personal Stories

Moderator•Michelle Bringas

Audience•Members of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM) Division

Panelists•Dr. Shiraz Tata (India)

Panelists•Lisa Takara (Japan)

Panelists•Dr. Rey Ty (Philippines)

Diversity

Abstract•Among Asian and Asian American college students there is a wide range of diversity due to a number of intra-cultural differences: various ways families immigrated to the U.S., various histories, various religions, socio-cultural factors and various stages of Ethnic Identity Development.

Abstract•Presenters will share their personal perspectives/stories about three Asian ethnicities (Japanese, Indian, & Filipino) and discuss similarities and differences as it relates to the impact of immigration, traditional cultural values, and ethnic identity.

Abstract•Participants will also receive information on the importance of paying attention to individual differences as we interact with and serve Asian American students.

Learning Outcomes1. Understand the range of

diversity and intra-cultural differences among Asian and Asian Americans (immigration history, values, socioeconomic status, education, religion, level of ethnic identity, ways of being, etc.).

Learning Outcomes2. Hear in-depth perspectives

and stories about cultural values, nuances, and ways of being that are characteristic of three Asian cultures (Japanese, Indian, and Filipino).

Learning Outcomes3. Learn how these cultural

values impact the experiences of Asian and Asian American College students and ethnic identity.

Learning Outcomes4. How to listen, in mindful

ways, to the nuances and stories of Asian and Asian American students to better meet their needs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Talking Points•Immigration pattern of particular ethnicity

Interfaith Temple Visit

Myth & Reality•All Asians are good in Math & Sciences.

•Not true!

Spanish-Influenced Christianized Philippines

Myth & Reality•All Asians scientists, doctors & nurses.

•Not true!

Interfaith Mosque Visit

Myth & Reality•All Asians are documented.

•Not true!

Talking Points• Unique cultural values, nuances, and ways of being

Myth & Reality•All Asians are shy, coy, submissive, & quiet.

•Not true!

Myth & Reality

•All Asians are rich.

•Not true!

Talking Points• How the cultural values impact the experiences of Asian and Asian American College students and ethnic identity.

Talking Points• How to listen, in mindful ways,

to the nuances and stories of Asian and Asian American students to better meet their needs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM) Division

Conference-Style Professional Development

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Lincoln Room, May 22, 2013

Northern Illinois University

“Working with Asian & Asian American College Students:

Drawing from Three Perspectives & Our Personal Stories”

Diverse Filipin@s & Friends