The Academic Achievement Program (AAP) is open to all students and designed to develop as well as enhance the academic and leadership potential of Black, Latine, and Indigenous students in the greater New York University community. AAP provides a family atmosphere where students can make lasting friendships, seek refuge from classes and daily stresses, and push their limits to achieve their potential in all aspects of their academic journey at NYU.
To ensure that all members of AAP feel safe and included in the community, whether in-person or in virtual spaces, we have established a set of core values that we will honor and will hold ourselves and each other accountable to.
- Learning: AAP centers academic, professional, and social experiences that enhance what is learned in classroom spaces, self-reflective opportunities, and personal growth. AAP members value opportunities to enhance their overall academic experiences at NYU - whether at the Washington Square and Brooklyn campuses or while they are studying away through domestic exchange or global programs.
- Authenticity: AAP celebrates all students for their uniqueness in culture, religious and faith-based beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, race, ethnicity, the way they walk, style of dress, taste in music and art, food preferences, and anything that is of value to that member. Acknowledging that we are all learning and evolving, AAP will continue to support and celebrate the authentic nature of all members, regardless of where they are on their journey of self-discovery.
- Integrity: As an AAP member, we must be genuine and honest - demonstrating ethical and moral behavior that is personally and professionally congruent.
- Respect: As an AAP member, we must all focus on creating an environment where members can feel respected and included; this includes, using inclusive language, not causing physical harm to one another, and being mindful of references that may be triggering for others due to prior experiences. Also, we believe in the Platinum Rule - treat others the way that they would like to be treated.
- Belonging: We will welcome all persons into the AAP community, regardless of their salient and intersecting social identities (i.e., race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, etc.). We will continue to create inclusive spaces so that all members feel that they are included and that they belong.
- Responsibility: As an AAP member, we will take full responsibility for our actions and how they relate to other members of the AAP community and throughout NYU. Each member will be held accountable for their actions and will not cause harm to themselves or anyone else, whether that be emotional harm, physical harm, mental harm, or any other form of harmful behavior.
- Open-Mindedness: As an AAP member, we will continue to embrace opportunities to learn new things about the world around us.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact the Associate Director of the Academic Achievement Program, Shaunda Brown-Perez, at brown.perez@nyu.edu. Last Modified: July 2024.