Asian Faculty & Staff Community Network
Who we are
The Asian Faculty and Staff Community Network is made up of faculty and staff who self-identify as Asian (inclusive of all 48 countries on the continent of Asia) and who have come together with shared values of mutual respect, international inclusion, collaboration and community, and advocacy and education.
- Mutual respect | Ensuring we are being inclusive of Asians across ethnicity, race, ability, gender and sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, class, religion, creed, citizenship, etc.
- Intentional inclusion | Adopting a model of shared responsibility to create welcoming, supportive and respectful environments.
- Collaboration and community | Supporting and collaborating with individuals, groups and teams to leverage our strengths and gifts for collective benefit.
- Advocacy and education | Putting in action our privilege and power to advocate for members of racialized communities, combat racism and oppression, and educate our community and beyond the university.
The group was formed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The visible rise in anti-Asian racism over the last two years and tragic incidents like the mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, brought about a collective desire for support, connection and community with fellow Asian peers.
Chair
Chau-Anne Nguyen (she/her)
Career Education Specialist
Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre
What we do
As a network, we strive to:
- Foster community and belonging among those who identify with the diverse Asian communities at the university in order to create opportunities for solidarity, networking and mentoring for our members.
- Advocate, agitate and inspire university leadership and members to combat anti-Asian racism, as well as establish and maintain safer and more inclusive spaces for Asian and all racialized students, faculty and staff.
- Create, develop and promote educational tools and events that advance knowledge of lived experiences of Asian communities within and beyond the university.
Past community events and initiatives
March 13, 2023 | Alan Shepard EDI Awards
March 30, 2023 | Self-Care in an Asian Context: A conversation on culture, community and contradictions
May 10, 2023 | Tour of Scotiabank Photography Award: Jin-me Yoon
November 8, 2023 | Luncheon
Additional initiatives
- The network participates annually in Asian Heritage Month events in honour and celebration of Asian culture, community and contributions.
- The network supports new employee orientation sessions by providing new ³ÉÈË´óƬ faculty and staff with an overview of the network.
Get in touch ïƒ
To get in touch, get involved and learn more about the Asian Faculty and Staff Community Network and our work, please email asianfacultystaff@torontomu.ca.