Asian Pacific American Employee Association (APAEA)
Emphasis Areas for FY 2013
Updated 01/16/13 calagar
Background:
This document describes and emphasizes focus areas that APAEA is currently working on to make
progress on its mission and goals. A copy of the by-laws and constitution can be found at the following
link: http://apaeaorg.wordpress.com/about-apaea/constitution-and-bylaws/
Main elements of each focus area are categorized in the following manner:
1.) Key Points – Key points highlight the benefits of each project, and the related activities being done to
carry out the mission, goals and objectives of the organization.
2.) Measurements for success – Measurements for success will help the APAEA determine the
effectiveness of the project relative to desired outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
Assessments of project effectiveness should be documented at the project’s completion or annually to
allow continuous organizational learning. APAEA will share the organizational learning through
accomplishment reporting to external audiences.
FY 2012 Focus Areas/Emphasis Items/Business Plan:
Asian-Pacific American Partnerships
1.) Key Points:
 Expand employee collaboration with APA serving organizations
 Provide resources for outreach, recruitment and program delivery
 Generate greater awareness of APA partnerships
 Share cultural awareness and cross-cultural sensitivities
 Recognize emerging issues and opportunities with partners
2.) Measurements for success, acknowledging the following are subjective measures and more
direct project measures will be developed:
 Developed and maintained partnership resource spreadsheet
 Increased partnerships, including contacts, interactions, and communications.
 Leveraged or identified sources of funding to support partnerships.
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Membership Drive
1.) Key Points
 Serve as a forum for members to voice their ideas and concerns
 Support increased member networking capability by leveraging greater collective
information
 Provide information on APA-related events and news
Free membership
2.) Measurements for success:
 Increased number of members on the existing mailing list from 6/2012 to 6/2013
 Increased members’ involvement and participation in projects
Mentoring Project
1.) Key Points
 Enhance networking, mentoring, and career/personal development among members
 Facilitate professional and personal growth by sharing resources and networks
2.) Measurements for success:
 Received positive feedback from mentees and mentors regarding their engagement and
satisfaction of project
Multicultural Workforce Strategic Initiative (MWSI) – APA Liaison
1.) Key Points:
 Advocate for the establishment of an APA Liaison to work with external partners to
increase targeted outreach and recruitment to Asian-Pacific communities, Asian-Pacific
Universities, and other Asian-Pacific organizations
 Support the diversification of applicant pools for temporary, permanent & student
positions
 Note that APAEA does not directly influence promotions or selections, and
accomplishments and measurements of success is the responsibility of the APA liaison.
2.) Measurements for success:
 Worked with APA Liaison to increase potential partners (i.e. OCA, CAPAL, APIACU,
APAHE, APANA, FAPAC) and targeted outreach and recruitment.
 Successfully advocated for the establishment of a liaison position.
For additional information contact:
Yewah Lau, APAEA Chair, 929.527.3411, ylau@fs.fed.us or apaea@fs.fed.us
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