The Filipino Cultural Association (FCA) is a student-run organization formed in 1978
designed to increase awareness of Filipino-American culture as well as strengthen the
unity among its members through cultural, academic, athletic, and social programs.
The mission of the Filipino Cultural Association is to promote awareness and
education of Filipino-American culture for the University of Maryland community.
In accordance with the organization's mission, FCA has brought together its members,
the Asian American Studies Department, and the local Filipino American community
to help develop the Filipino American Studies Program.