Provides educational, cultural and society support for Asian American and Pacific Islander students.
Who We Are
A Connection to Your Past and Future
We are Asian Pacific Student Programs, a community of Asian American and Pacific Islander students, staff, interns and peer mentors dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural fabric of diversity at UCR. When we face challenges, when we celebrate, we do so together. We build programs, events and social activities around three guiding principles: leadership, consciousness and community. We foster open and educational dialogue that respects and embraces our unique histories and cultural identities. We encourage the academic and professional excellence of all UCR students by providing a peer-mentoring program, internship opportunities through our alumni network, and a safe, welcoming place where anyone can study or just hang out. Through involvement at APSP, students become leaders and leaders become decision makers, shaping their path at UCR and beyond.
Here for You
Staff and students work together at APSP to plan and host activities, events and programs for you. We also nurture a strong and supportive community, a safe and welcoming environment, and a positive and culturally rich college experience.
Come in and meet our staff so we can welcome you to the APSP family in person.
Meet Our Staff
William “Billy” Caganap - Director
william.caganap@ucr.edu
(951) 827-2470
Billy earned dual B.A. degrees in Asian American studies and social sciences from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.A. in higher education administration from New York University. He joined the Asian Pacific Student Programs office in November 2003 and is a member of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education).
Esther Kim - Program Coordinator
esther.kim@ucr.edu
(951) 827-7268
Esther earned a B.S. in business management from the University of Redlands. She joined APSP in December 2005 and is a member of NASPA.
Duong (Cody) Thach - Program Coordinator
duong.thach@ucr.edu
(951) 827-2833
Cody earned a B.A. in English with a minor in Asian American Studies from Pomona College. He joined APSP in August 2023.
Brenda Batt - Budget, Personnel and Program Assistant
brenda.batt@ucr.edu
(951) 827-7274
Brenda started her career in the UCR libraries in January 1999 and has been with APSP since November 2008.