Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Initiatives

One Ocean, Many Journeys

Background & Rationale

In 2022 the California State Legislature voted to approve funding directed toward Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program (CSU ASAP) via California Education Code Section 89297.1. Funding began in AY 2024-2025 with pilot programs. Proposals were solicited at the end of 2025 for 5-year plans for this funding; all CSUs received an amount based on number of AANHPI students on campus and the proposal plans. Cal Poly will receive this funding annually for the next 5 academic years.

Mission Statement

The CSU ASAP Initiative at Cal Poly is committed to advancing the academic achievement, professional development, well-being, and belonging of our AANHPI students, inclusive of those from lower-income and underserved ethnic communities. We aim to foster meaningful connections between faculty, staff, and students to honor and reflect their identities and to increase access to high-impact educational experiences. Additionally, we are committed to assisting faculty in building curricula that expands knowledge and understanding of contributions and topics related to the AANHPI population. We strive to build a campus environment where AANHPI students are visible and valued, and where the broader university community can deepen its understanding of the historic and contemporary strengths and challenges of this group.

One Ocean, Many Journeys

“One Ocean, Many Journeys” reflects our collective vision and goals to assist the AANHPI student community in its entirety, and acknowledges the ethnic diversity that exists in this cultural group. Recognizing the different journeys students and their families take to reach their potential allows us to work with every student as they move through their time at Cal Poly and beyond. 

Core Values

• Expansive AANHPI Student Success Across Ethnic Groups
• Visibility, student voice, empowerment and, representation
• Belonging, well-being, and engagement/connection with community

AANHPI Events

Throughout the year, Cal Poly hosts a number of events, workshops, and speakers as part of its AANHPI Initiatives. Visit our AANHPI Events webpage to view upcoming events and past events.