Creation of linkages between Asian businesses, educational institutions, NGOs, governmental
organizations and Binghamton University
Asian cultural awareness workshops
Community-wide Asian cultural events
Asian American community-based research and data collection
Adult/community education on Asia
Faculty specialists
Current Activity
Enable the expansion of Asian and Asian American Studies Program research capacity
and the formulation of research themes with Institute faculty
Collaborate with the Office of Continuing Education to offer virtual education training
programs focused on Asia
Organize a city-wide cultural event in collaboration with Greater Binghamton Asian
American civic groups and the Mayor’s Office
Establish relations with Greater Binghamton high schools and Asian American civic
groups
Cultivate pivotal relationships with high schools and universities in Asia Provide educational programs such as working papers series and seminars open to the
public
Future Plans
Develop a program of research and academic activity related to Asian and Asian American
Studies
Establish enduring relations with New York and Asian based business, city-state, unions,
non-governmental organizations and development entities with ongoing programming and
demonstrated social and economic development
Foster pivotal relationships with academic institutions and businesses located in
Asia
Approach foundations to interest them in sponsoring IAAD activities