Guides: Asian American and Pacific Islander Toolkit: Georgetown Resources

IDEAA Solidarity Statement

Affirming Solidarity With Our Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,

During the past year, our country has witnessed an escalation of violence against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout the United States. We have all heard about the horrific murder of eight people, six of whom were women of Asian descent, in Georgia earlier this week, and it is a painful reminder of the violence experienced by members of the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander community and by women of all backgrounds across the country. We strongly condemn these incidents of violence and hatred and are united against such acts of racism and misogyny.

As President DeGioia shared yesterday, “we are called to be in solidarity with our Asian American students, faculty, and staff—to affirm our care and support for one another and to continue our work, here at Georgetown, to sustain a community that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful of people of all backgrounds.”

We invite you to join a virtual interfaith prayer to end anti-Asian violence and violence against women this Sunday, March 21, at 5 p.m., which will be led by Campus Ministry chaplains and staff and livestreamed on the Georgetown Facebook page.

We recognize the impacts on physical and mental health that these deeply troubling incidents have had on our community, including on individual students, faculty and staff. For students in need of resources to address the impact of anti-racism, please reach out to Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS). For faculty and staff, please contact the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). Community members can also access other mental health, wellness and health care resources.

To report an incident of bias, please use our bias reporting process. If you believe you have experienced discrimination in violation of one of Georgetown’s non-discrimination policies, or are aware of discrimination occurring in a Georgetown University program or activity, you may choose to file a complaint with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA). Reporting the incident may lead to an investigation by IDEAA.

We hope we can all take this moment to reaffirm our core values of respecting the inherent dignity of one another and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and racial and gender justice for all.

Sincerely,

Rosemary E. Kilkenny, J.D.
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Rev. Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D.
Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Campus Partners

Asian American Student Association
Georgetown University’s Asian American Student Association
Asian, Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (AAAPI ERG)
Contact Person:
Susan M. Cheng, Ed.L.D., MPP
Senior Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Associate Professor, Department of Family Med Deputy Title IX Coordinator,
School of Medicine
aaapi@georgetown.edu
Asia-Pacific Global Engagement
Georgetown University has a rich history of academic engagement across East Asia and the Pacific, encompassing faculty and student exchange and strong institutional ties.
Asian-Pacific Islander Leadership Forum (APILF)
The Asian-Pacific Islander Leadership Forum (APILF) seeks to create spaces for celebrating, affirming, and mobilizing Asian and Pacific Islander students at Georgetown University, as well as acting in solidarity with all marginalized groups on campus.
Asian Studies Program
The Walsh School of Foreign Service’s Asian Studies Program was established over forty years ago to meet the demands for rigorous academic study of Asia, recognizing the region’s critical importance in global affairs.
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA)
CMEA enhances the education of students historically denied access to GU because of race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, and other marginalized identities. To live out this mission, CMEA provides a variety of intentional and culturally-relevant programming, services, and opportunities to foster student success inside and outside of the classroom. List of student programs
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures is more than a language program. It offers students comprehensive exposure to the cultures of East Asia. Upper-level courses conducted in the target languages cover a wide range of topics, including traditional and modern literature, cultural and philosophical texts, and business and economic affairs. In addition, our course offerings in English introduce a wider student body to aspects of East Asian culture including literature (from ancient to contemporary), film and anime, linguistics, Catholicism in Japan, and East Asian urbanism and food cultures.
First Generation Faculty and Staff Initiative
Network comprised of faculty and staff who self-identify as first generation college graduates or are allies of first generation college students.
Georgetown Scholars Program
Provides programmatic support for over 600 undergraduates. The program works with students as they navigate through elite higher education. GSP’s mission is to work towards a more equitable college experience for first generation and low-income college students.
Georgetown University Minority Association of Pre-Health Students
Aims to increase awareness concerning ethnic health disparities worldwide, thereby ensuring a diverse range of future health professionals who are culturally sensitive and socially conscious. Sponsored by the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the oldest and largest medical student organization dedicated to underrepresented or underprivileged pre-health students and underserved communities. Committed to increasing the number of culturally capable and sensitive physicians.
Immigration and Labor Project
An Intersectional Approach to Violence Against Asian Americans and Women
Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action
IDEAA's mission is to promote a deep understanding and appreciation among the diverse members of the University community to result in justice and equality in educational, employment, and contracting opportunities, as well as to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment.
Office of Student Equity and Inclusion (OSEI)
Created in May 2020 to increase collaboration and resource sharing for first-generation students and students of color, OSEI is part of a “whole institution” approach that ties together access, equity, student success, and diversity programming and services.” OSEI houses the Georgetown Scholars Program, Community Scholars Program, and Center for Multicultural Equity and Access, allowing them to share resources, expand programming, and increase student awareness of the support systems available to them.
Regents STEM Scholars Program (RSSP)
Leverages the success of Georgetown’s innovation and efforts to address the critical shortage of underserved and first-generation college students who successfully complete degrees in STEM fields.
Undocumented Student Resources