Membership

Purpose:

1. To promote acquaintanceship and group effort among those interested in African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Native Americans and Asians;
2. To further the cause of research in African American, Hispanic & Latino, Native American and Asian Studies;
3. To stimulate greater public interest in and better informed public opinion regarding African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Native Americans and Asians;
4. To serve as a forum for the expression of research and artistic endeavors in the celebration of the lives and works of African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, Native Americans and Asians;
5. To serve as a resource for scholars in the field who desire information and support for research related to the African and African American, Hispanic and Latino, Native American or Asian experience;
6. To maintain archives which will be made available to all members of the community who are desirous of using available resources; and
7. To support and host a national convention each year which will provide students and scholars an opportunity to present research in an open forum.

Benefits of Membership:

Members…

•   Receive a copy of the national newsletter, Affiliate News
•   Receive a copy of the national journal, Journal of Intercultural Disciplines
•   Publish research in the monograph series
•   Opportunity to publish an article in the national journal
•   Have opportunities to participate in international projects
•   May participate in the organization’s speakers’ bureau
•   May place position announcements in the organization’s website
•   Have opportunities to establish research linkages with individuals and agencies
•   Have opportunities to interact with peers and professionals
•   Have access to resources and national directories