Asian American Students' Perceptions of Racism, Reporting Behaviors, and Awareness of Legal Rights and Procedures

The study investigated Asian American students’ perceptions of racial climate in comparison with those of White counterparts at a large public university. It also examined students’ reporting behaviors upon encountering incidents of racial harassment as well as their awareness of reporting procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, and civil rights. The results indicated that Asian American students were more likely to report negative perceptions and were found to be less aware of their rights and procedures. The study included several implications for student affairs practitioners in order to better understand and serve this population of students.