MISSION STATEMENT

Asian Americans have been embedded in American history even before the creation of this nation. It is the indisputable truth that we have been rendered invisible in the American story. As a result, it is imperative to educate about the history and culture of Asian Americans. 

The Asian American Studies Movement (AASM) implores Williams College to establish the long-needed Asian American Studies (AAS). For decades, students have protested and advocated for an Asian American Studies program at Williams College, but all of our proposals have been rejected by the school. Despite barriers to having a current proposal in the works, the enrollment for Asian American Studies courses proves the growing interest that the student body has. AASM will continue its fight to ensure that Williams College publicly commits to the establishment of Asian American Studies. 

Though we have generated much support and progress, it will be harder than ever before to establish an Asian American Studies program, especially given that Williams College is in a self-established no-growth period until 2025. Adding necessary professor-lines for boosting Asian American Studies FTE allocation will be a struggle. We will have to advocate on behalf of Asian American Studies even more strongly than ever before; the 2022-2023 school year will be critical for determining the future of Asian American Studies at Williams College.