University of Arizona Indigenous Education Programs:
At A Glance: Native American Students at the University of Arizona
This report from the Multicultural Affairs and Student Success office contains information on Native American student enrollment, persistence and graduation rates, academic degree programs, level and number of degrees awarded, and academic performance at the University of Arizona.
American Indian Language Development Institute
The American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) is a summer program held in June with year-long outreach functions sponsored by the College of Education and the Department of Linguistics. AILDI offers courses for American Indian educators and for teachers or potential teachers of American Indian educators and American Indian students. Courses meet bilingual education and English-as-a-Second-Language requirements. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are available through the AILDI. Courses include bilingual education, American Indian linguistics, American Indian literature and curriculum development for the American Indian bilingual classroom. AILDI summer course work is reinforced through ongoing outreach and collaborative partnerships with educators, schools, tribes and Indian communities throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Interested individuals may contact the institute for course offerings and registration materials.
American Indian Programs - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
This program provides leadership for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) programs, projects and activities which deal with Arizona's Indian Tribes and Nations, including Cooperative Extension, academic programs and research efforts. The position serves as principal liaison between CALS and the University of Arizona on Indian Country issues. Develops and maintains productive relationships with other UA campus units and other colleges and universities in Arizona which may have responsibilities for educational programs and outreach. It serves as principal investigator for the Extension Indian Reservation Program (EIRP), which provides for Cooperative Extension Agents to be located on four Arizona reservations. The program also represents CALS and the University of Arizona on national-level issues of importance to Indian Country and higher education. Program Director serves as principal CALS liaison with Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (including 1994 land-grant colleges) as appropriate in the development of teaching, research and Extension programs.
American Indian Studies Program (AISP)
The American Indian Studies Program seeks to develop a wider scope of understanding of the languages, cultures, traditions, and sovereignty of American Indians/Alaska Natives. American Indian Studies maintains vigorous and productive scholarship, teaching, research, community development and outreach to foster close, extensive interactions with American Indian nations and communities locally, statewide, and nationally. American Indian Studies provides a unique opportunity for students and scholars to explore historical and contemporary issues from American Indian perspectives through an exemplary University-based education. American Indian Studies promotes Indian self-determination and self-governance as defined by Indian nations, tribes, and communities and encourages the development of leaders to strengthen Native nations. The American Indian Studies Master's program, established in 1982, was the first of its kind in the United States. In the fall of 1997, The University of Arizona was the first educational institution in the U.S. to offer a Ph.D. in American Indian Studies. The American Indian Studies Program offers the following degrees:
- PhD
- PhD Minor
- MA
- Concurrent JD/MA
- Undergraduate Minor
The Department of Multicultural Programs and Services
The Department of Multicultural Programs and Services is an exciting community of faculty, staff, students, practitioners, alumni and community members. We are dedicated to increasing the numbers of historically underserved graduates and to preparing all students to be culturally aware participants of the 21st century.
We provide unique and nationally recognized programs that promote academic excellence, cross-cultural exploration, and cutting edge leadership skills. We sponsor campus-wide activities and initiatives to ensure a culturally vibrant and inclusive campus.
The Graduate College Diversity Office
The Graduate College Diversity Office is keenly interested in the academic success of Native American and other traditionally underrepresented students, and offers the following assistance in addition to the financial assistance available to all students:
- NIH Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) Graduate Study Awards: http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd/
- University of Arizona/Alfred P. Sloan American Indian Graduate Partnership Fellowships for incoming graduate students in Math, Science, Engineering and Agricultural Programs: http://grad.arizona.edu/sloanna/
- Underrepresented Final Project Fund: Up to $1500 for thesis or dissertation research.
- Underrepresented Travel Fund: Up to $500 to present results of research or creative work at a professional meeting.
- Underrepresented Tutor Fund: Up to $150 for academic tutoring.
- Writing Skills Workshops (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Summer-Graduate Writing Institute: a 3-week intensive writing skills program.
- Academic Departments are awarded a limited number of fellowships and scholarships to award to their students. Students are encouraged to contact the Graduate Coordinator within their academic department or academic advisor for more information since only graduate programs (not students) may apply for these awards:
Knowledge River
Knowledge River, at the University of Arizona, is a center for the study of information resources and technology issues related to American Indians and Hispanics. Envisioned as a national effort, it is located in an area with deep historical roots in both of these communities. We seek partners from the private and public sectors to help create a more equal footing for Hispanics and American Indians in the Information Age.
Minority Advising and Mentoring Program
Architecture Building, Room 104
Telephone: 520-626-7675
FAX: 520-621-8700
Contact: James Siegel, Academic Advisor, Senior
jss1@email.arizona.edu
The Minority Advising and Mentoring Program's goal is to increase retention of minority students through counseling, tutoring, networking, and advocacy.
Native American Student Affairs
The office of Native American Student Affairs (NASA), originally named the Native American Resource Center, was established in 1989 at The University of Arizona through student and community advocacy. NASA continues to serve as one of four ethnic student support service units within the division of Multicultural Affairs and Student Success (MASS).
NASA's mission is to "provide culturally sensitive academic counseling and support services to American Indian/Alaskan Native students enabling them to achieve academic excellence. We nurture student success by encouraging all students to proactively explore and shape our diverse campus community."
Office of Student Financial Aid Native American Resource List
The Financial Aid office at the University of Arizona has developed this comprehensive listing of Native American tribes and the different funding opportunities they have available to assist students with meeting their financial needs. Contact information, email addresses, and websites (where available) are listed in alphabetical order.
UA Writing Center (UAWC or WC)
WHAT IT IS: A writing community where students can come to seek advice and
help on their writing assignments through dialogue and workshopping.
WHAT IT ISN'T: An editing service or a place where students receive grades
from tutors or receive grades from instructors for going there. While the
WC is not an editing or proofreading service, we are happy to help writers
develop strategies for editing and proofreading their own work.
UA Career Services
Campus employment services to help students find jobs on or off campus. Career planning workshops, counseling, planning tools, a resource library, and tips on resume-writing and interviewing.
UA Employment Opportunities
A list of available jobs at the UA and applicant resources.
West Regional Equity Network (WREN)
The primary mission of WREN is to work with public schools and school districts to eliminate barriers to school achievement based on, or related to, race, gender, or national origin of students and parents. Any public school or school district within the Region may request technical assistance, professional development , and information from WREN. Through partnerships with others, WREN provides GESA training, REACH training, and Olweus Bullying Prevention Program training. We also work closely with NCCRESt at Arizona State University. WREN is located in the Ernestine Smith Suite within the College of Education of The University of Arizona.
Writing Skills Improvement Program
The Writing Skills Improvement Program was established over 20 years ago in order to assist minority and economically disadvantaged students to improve their writing skills and achieve academic success at the University of Arizona. As time passed, WSIP expanded its services to serve the academic community at large by offering a series of Weekly Writing Workshops and Summer Institutes for Writing. We offer a number of services to our target population, as well as to any student who desires to improve his/her writing skills on a space-available basis.
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