As it stands, the University of New Mexico does not currently have an Asian/ Pacific Islander Resource Center.

This petition recognizes the Asian/ Pacific Islander community at the University of New Mexico and acknowledges that there should be a centralized hub where students of Asian heritage can gather, receive support, and access resources that guarantee academic success (i.e. scholarships, counseling, printing services, etc.).

The Asian/ Pacific Islander community has displayed this need by having a significant amount of participation within Asian/ Pacific Islander student organizations.

Additionally, due to the misinformation surrounding COVID-19, an increased amount of discrimination and ostracization of minority communities, specifically those among Asian/ Pacific Islander communities, has increased and continues to negatively impact this community.

Sign this petition to be in support of the implementation of an Asian/ Pacific Islander Resource Center on UNM Main Campus!