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The Arizona
Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (AACHE) was founded
in 1982 and serves as an advocate and support organization for Latinos
to actively promote the employment, development and advancement of Chicano,
Hispano and Latino faculty and staff, while providing a comprehensive
academic and support system to ensure equal opportunity for Chicano, Hispano
and Latino students. The Asian Pacific Islander
Association (APIA) is a sanctioned group of Asian American employees
within the Maricopa Community Colleges serving as a support system for
each other and meeting to discuss employment, cultural awareness and other
issues unique to Asian Americans. APIA works to support Asian American
students, help colleges better understand the Asian American community
and locate qualified Asians for appropriate employment opportunities.
The United Tribal Employees
Committee (UTEC) provides support and information on employment, cultural
awareness and other diversity issues unique to Native Americans. UTEC
addresses challenges facing employees and explores opportunities to recruit
Native American employees and students. UTEC members serve as role models,
mentors and advisors to Native American students and acts as liaison between
the colleges and Native American communities. UTEC takes special pride
in conducting an annual ceremony honoring Native American graduates. The Gay and Lesbian Human
Rights Association (GLHRA) strives to ensure that each member of our
community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. Members
of GLHRA work to end discrimination, secure equal rights and protect the
health and safety of all employees and students. The District Governing
Board voted to approve Domestic Partner Benefits on January 27, 1998.
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