Center for Asian Pacific American Students

academics

CAPAS

Our Mission

CAPAS seeks to enrich and develop social, intellectual and personal growth in our students by providing Asian American resources as well as a welcoming, supportive environment. The Center serves as an advocate for the Asian and Pacific Islander community and promotes an educational dialogue that embraces the unique experiences of ethnic communities, the cultural fabric of our institution.

Resources

  • CAPAS Library Database
  • Asian American Publications
  • Community services
  • Computer Station
  • 1-on-1 Counseling
  • Programming (academic, cultural, and social)
  • Scholarships, Internships, Job Opportunities
  • TV/VCR, Study Lounge, Patio, Full Bathroom & Kitchen
  • “Voices of the Margin” Newsletter

Contact Info
CAPAS
Pitzer College
Little X Tower, Mead Hall
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
(909) 607-9816 phone
(909) 607-9814 fax

Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm

Stephanie Velasco Poserio, Ed.M.; CAPAS Director

Stephanie Velasco Poserio

Stephanie Velasco Poserio began as the inaugural coordinator for CAPAS in 2002 through the Irvine Diversity grant. Her motivation for working was “the challenge of institutionalizing a center that was created for students who felt marginalized and underrepresented.” In spring 2005, CAPAS was successfully institutionalized at Pitzer College and Stephanie became the Director.

Stephanie received a B.A. in Asian American Studies and a B.A. in Social Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and an Ed.M. in Higher Education Administration from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She also served in various humanitarian projects in China, Japan, and Trinidad. During her time at Pitzer, she led a team of young professionals to work with college students in Kyrgyzstan and participated in a two month fellowship in the Philippines. She was also nominated by Pitzer President Laura Trombley as an ACE (American Council on Education) Fellow and recognized as a “Filipina Who Should Be President Award” by the Filipina Women's Network in San Francisco. Stephanie enjoys an active lifestyle including travelling, cooking, reading, and spending time with family.