HISTORY & GOALS
Established in 1998 by a small group of Southern Methodist University students and educators, this one-of-a-kind conference aims to educate and reach out to the tremendously growing population of Asian- American students. Because of the many different issues and concerns that affect the everyday lives of Asian-American youth, there is a clear need for role models who understand the different journeys that these youths have traveled and who can resolve the vast issues they face.
Through AALEC, the SMU leaders wish to successfully bridge the communication gap and the cultural gap which continuously challenge the Asian-American community. The conference offers a medley of speakers and workshops that address a comprehensive array of Asian-American topics from domestic cultural conflicts to leadership and career planning. The speakers and workshops will help provide students with knowledge and insight necessary to become successful in an increasingly competitive world. In addition, there will be networking opportunities, scholarship opportunities, food, and a lot of fun.