| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 179 pages) |
| Contents |
Blessing / Luci Tapahonso -- Foreword / George S. McClellan -- Introduction / Stephanie J. Waterman, Heather J. Shotton, and Shelly C. Lowe -- Breanna's story / Breanna Faris -- My story: making the most of college access programs / Natalie Rose Youngbull -- Tough conversations and "giving back": Native freshman perspectives on the college application process / Adrienne Keene -- Monty's story / Monty Begaye -- Getting started locally: how tribal colleges and universities are opening doors to the undergraduate experience / David Sanders and Matthew Van Alstine Makomenaw -- Native student financial aid as Native nation building: history, politics, and realities / Christine A. Nelson and Amanda R. Tachine -- Nakay's story / Nakay R. Flotte -- Journey into the sciences: successful Native American STEM programs / LeManuel Lee Bitsoi and Shelly C. Lowe -- Recruiting and supporting nursing students in Alaska: a look at the recruitment and retention of Alaska Natives into nursing (RRANN) program at the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Nursing / Tina DeLapp, Jackie Pflaum, and Stephanie Sanderlin -- Corey's story / Corey Still -- The evolution of Native education leadership programs: learning from the past, leading for the future / Susan C. Faircloth and Robin Minthorn -- American Indian college students and ability status: considerations for improving the college experience / John L. Garland -- Conclusion: achieving the impossible / Stephanie J. Waterman, Shelly C. Lowe, Heather J. Shotton, and Jerry Bread |
| Summary |
"This book argues that two principal factors are inhibiting Native students from transitioning from school to college and from succeeding in their post-secondary studies. It presents models and examples of pathways to success that align with Native American students' aspirations and cultural values. Many attend schools that are poorly resourced where they are often discouraged from aspiring to college. Many are alienated from the educational system by a lack of culturally appropriate and meaningful environment or support systems that reflect Indigenous values of community, sharing, honoring extended family, giving-back to one's community, and respect for creation. The contributors to this book highlight Indigenized college access programs, meaning programs developed by, not just for, the Indigenous community, and are adapted, or developed, for the unique Indigenous populations they serve."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Education (Higher)
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Indians of North America -- Education (Higher) -- Alaska
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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Indians of North America -- Education (Higher)
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Alaska
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Waterman, Stephanie J., 1957- editor.
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Lowe, Shelly C., editor.
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Shotton, Heather J., 1976- editor.
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McClellan, George S., writer of foreword.
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| LC no. |
2018000137 |
| ISBN |
9781620362891 |
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1620362899 |
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9781620362907 |
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1620362902 |
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