Multicultural Student Services

Asian LEAD Academy
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Leadership  Enrichment  Assertiveness  Development

Office Hours

The LEAD Academy through the Multicultural Student Services Department is located in Room #394 of the Student Services Building at the ASU Tempe campus. The office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

Contact Information

Rhea Gomez
Student Success Coordinator
Multicultural Student Services
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871112
Tempe, AZ 85287-1112
Phone : (480) 965-9828
Fax: (480) 727-7592


General Information

Mission Statement

To provide opportunities and resources for youth, particularly Asian American and Pacific Islander high school students and incoming college freshmen, to reach their full potential as leaders in a multi-cultural society.

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Program Goals

The goals of the program are designed to improve students' skills in the following areas:

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Career and college planning / development
  • Assertiveness
  • Asian / Pacific American history, cultural values, and the various issues confronting the Asian Pacific American communities

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Program Design

Major components of the program are:

  • Location: ASU Tempe
  • Two week, full day program (non-residential) Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • High school students in grades 9-12 including graduating high school seniors (Students need to have completed high school freshmen year to be eligible)
  • Student groups facilitated by college students
  • Hands-on activities and group interaction
  • Field trips and guest speakers
  • Graduation banquet - Friday, June 20, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Registration fee: $25 due upon acceptance into program  (waivers available by calling 480-965-9828)
  • Daily transportation and lunches are NOT included.
  • Dates of the program - June 09-20, 2008
Apply now! Space is limited. Preference given to graduating high school seniors/incoming ASU freshmen.

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History

The Asian LEAD Academy was established in 1994 to address the needs expressed to Arizona State University by members of the Asian American community. The primary concern was that Asian American students were not receiving the instruction and support necessary to develop leadership skills. A task force was created to address this issue and to define the criteria that are used to select participants. As a result, the Asian LEAD Academy was designed to provide academic support and leadership skills training through enrichment activities for students of Asian heritage. Leadership skills will be improved and strengthened through the use of public speaking, debate, mock trial, career planning, and other hands-on activities and field trips. Students will also become familiar with Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, history, and current issues through research and presentations.


Applications must be RECEIVED BY Monday, May 12, 2008.

Apply now!  Space is limited.  Preference given to graduating high school seniors/incoming ASU freshmen.

How to apply:

OR

  • Download the hard copy of application and send to:

Asian LEAD Academy – Arizona State University
Attn: Rhea Gomez
P.O. Box 871112
Tempe, AZ 85287-1112

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Program Sponsors

ASU Multicultural Student Services
Asian Pacific American Studies Department
Arizona Asian Bar Association
Asian Chamber of Commerce

If you’re interested in learning more about the program and would like to support LEAD Academy, please attend the…
FUNDRAISER to help support the program and students of LEAD on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.  Please contact Ms. Claudia Kaercher at tkearcher@msn.com for more information.