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The AALANA Collegiate Association (ACA) is a major student organization at RIT, whose purpose is to be an inclusive organization that works to change the current status and sustain an awareness of the African American, Latino American and Native American (AALANA) population as being an integral part of the RIT campus and surrounding communities. The organization strives to maintain a strong sense of cultural heritage through sponsoring various programs, coordinating community service events and working in collaboration with other RIT clubs and entities to garner an inclusive relationship that enables ACA to "Make a Positive Difference" in the lives of their peers, the RIT Faculty/Staff and surrounding community members.

Our Vision

To assist in the overall academic, social, and professional development of AALANA students at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Our Mission

Fostering and Sustaining an Awareness of the AALANA Community.