Focusing on the Underserved - 9781681236162

Focusing on the UnderservedImmigrant, Refugee, and Indigenous Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Higher Education\nAuthor(s): Sam D. Museus, Amefil Agbayani, Doris M. Ching\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Inc, United States\nImprint: Information Age Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781681236162, 978-1681236162\nSynopsis\nRecent discussions and dissemination of information regarding the rapid growth of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) across our nation are creating some awareness among administrators and educators in higher education institutions regarding the extensive diversity of AAPIs, the struggles of some AAPI populations in pursuing and succeeding in higher education, and the lack of support for their educational success. National discourse on AAPIs among educators, policymakers and AAPI communities underscores the need for more researchincluding more relevant researchthat can inform policy and practice that will enhance educational opportunities for AAP.