Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD) serves the diverse and changing needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities at the University of California, Berkeley. APASD provides accessible and relevant programming and resources, promotes cross-cultural community building, and advocates civil rights and social justice through education and empowerment. APASD strives to support APA students based on the following ideas: - serving as a campus resource on APA issues and events - providing student development opportunities through collaborations with faculty, staff, students, and student groups - promoting multicultural awareness through student interaction and community involvement - promoting empowerment and self-esteem through community building on and off campus - promoting retention and addressing underrepresentation sponsoring a diverse set of events, projects, programs, and activities.