Chinese Faculty, Scholar and Staff Association of Princeton University (CFSSAP)
Mission
To promote communication and interactions among Chinese faculty members, scholars, staff and their families. To facilitate a better working and living environment at Princeton University.CFSSAP will be guided by Employee Resources Group (ERG) work plan to contribute on each of the following aspects:
- Employee Engagement. Focus on staff members being continually involved in, committed to and satisfied with their work environment.
- Professional Development / Retention.
- Provide opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge for personal growth and professional advancement.
- Recruitment Sourcing and hiring talented employees who will thrive at Princeton.
- Community Outreach. Engage with external organizations to serve as a responsible community steward and promote the ideals of diversity and inclusion.
- New Comers’ Orientation and Assistance. Offer assistance to new faculty, scholar, staff in their adjustment to local environment including community, school, medical condition, living condition, shopping, sport and entertainment, etc.
Type of Activities
CFSSAP will host social activities and symposium such as celebration and understanding of Chinese and world cultures and history or other suggested themes.
Organization.
In Oct, 2014, Professor Stephen Chou was elected as President and Jimmy Wang as Vice President, and the committee runs CFSSAP. The committee has structured Treasure, IT and Activity Management divisions. There is an adviser group in the committee to offer valuable help to CFSSAP.
Planned Activities
The CFSSAP activities will, guided by the ERG principle of enhancing diverse and inclusive culture in Princeton University, plan to have group activities in National Holidays and Chinese Traditional Holidays, such as,
- Spring: Chinese New Year / First Full Moon Day
- Summer: Memory Day / Independent Day
- Fall: Labor Day / Chinese Moon Festival
- Winter: Christmas / New Year