APASS

Support for Asian and Pacific Islander Students

The Asian Pacific American Student Success Program (APASS) supports Asian and Pacific Islander students in pursuit of academic success through early intervention and effective support services; promote individual growth and personal success through a culturally sensitive environment; recognize cultural diversity within the Asian and Pacific Islander communities; and foster unity within the college community and beyond.

APASS Programs and Services

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Counseling
Computer/Study Lab

APASS Counselors are here to help you with academic-related matters and issues.

It is important that you make an appointment to see a counselor during your first semester to discuss your educational and career objectives, and to develop a customized educational plan. In addition, meet with a counselor at least once a semester to make sure you are on the right track in achieving your educational and career goals.

Our APASS Counselors provide counseling services to ALL ��鴫ý students (new, continuing or returning). We can:

Help you to clarify your educational objectives and develop an educational plan, specific to your education goals.
Help you to understand the requirements of certificate programs, associate degrees, general education, majors, and transfer as well as the College's policies and procedures.
Assist with class selection and general review of transcripts.
Provide academic notice/dismissal counseling for those students who are struggling academically and need to strategize ways to improve their academic performance and standing.
Assist with graduation and financial petitions and other academic/registration related forms.
Provide Financial Aid and Scholarship information.
Provide referrals to campus and community services

Counseling Appointments

Please email us at apass@ccsf.edu to make an appointment with one of our counselors.

APASS Counselors

Maria Canoy
Email: mcanoy@ccsf.edu
Tagalog speaking Counselor

Loan Huynh, Program Coordinator
Email: lhuynh@ccsf.edu
Vietnamese speaking Counselor

John Ho
Email: jho@ccsf.edu
Cantonese speaking Counselor

Maida Liu
Email: mdliu@ccsf.edu

Our Computer Lab/Study Lab is OPEN to students, staff, and faculty during LAB hours. The lab includes:

11 computer stations available for participating VASA students to conduct research, complete homework, and/or any academic purpose.
Study Area with 6 round tables that seat 36 total which is great for study groups or workshops or even alone time with a book
One side table that's great for private studying and also equipped with outlets you can utilize for charging your electronics
Great WIFI connection through the ��鴫ý Wireless for students, staff, and faculty

Lab Hours

Day	Hours
Tuesday	9AM - 5PM
Wednesday	9AM - 5PM
Thursday	9AM - 5PM

Note: Closed for Winter Break (Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025).
We will re-open Jan 2, 2025 - Jan 7, 2025 for Early Start.

Support APASS Students

Each year APASS awards two $500 scholarships to socio-economic disadvantage individuals who have overcome academic challenges in their lives and are on the way to transfer to a four-year university.

We also designate one award each year for outstanding student-volunteers in our center. Your investment and gifts are welcome and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law 501(c)3, Tax ID 941721925. Checks can be sent to CCSF Foundation with a notation to APASS Center.

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Scholarships

History of APASS

APASS Center is the culmination of volunteer work by a committee of students, counselors, instructors, administrators, and staff led by faculty member, Laura Wu McClain in 2003-2004. The startling statistic shows that approximately 40 percent of the students on academic notice at CCSF are Asian and Pacific Islander students, prompted the formation of McClain's committee.

The committee met with focus groups of Burmese, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Indonesian, Pacific Islander, and Vietnamese students for the purpose of gathering information about their experience at the College and to determine how the district could help them achieve academic success. The committee then drafted a proposal to provide a special location on the Ocean campus where students could attend workshops, meet with counselors, and participate in study groups, all with the intention of improving academic achievement. With the strong support of the College's Board, Chancellor Philip R. Day, Jr., Vice-Chancellor Don Griffin, former Vice-Chancellor Frances Lee, and the College's Budget and Planning Committee, plans were made to launch the APASS Center by the fall semester 2004. Space was located at Batmale Hall on the Ocean campus, architectural drawings were completed in early 2004, and construction began soon after. The beautiful, spacious APASS Center, with computers, comfortable desks and chairs, a conference room, and several offices, was formally opened on October 15, 2004.

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