Miramar College has received a $150,697 Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student achievement program grant. The grant was awarded by the Educational Services and Support Division of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO). The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees approved acceptance of the grant at its June 15, 2023 board meeting.
“Assembly Bill 183 appropriates on-going funding for California Community Colleges to provide culturally responsive services to enhance student educational experiences and promote higher education success of low-income, underserved, and first generation Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students and other underrepresented students under the Education Code,” said Dr. Wesley Lundburg, president of San Diego Miramar College. “San Diego Miramar College will utilize the AANHPI grant funds to address multiple aspects of student needs with the goal of supporting educational success among AANHPI students.”
The objectives of the AANHPI grant include the following:
- Culturally responsive learning communities
- Advising and counseling services
- Mental health counseling and awareness services
- Career development, career readiness, and employment services
- Supplemental instruction and tutoring
- Asian American, Pacific Islander studies courses and curriculum development
- Leadership development, internships, and mentorships
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