Culture at the Heart: An Integrated Indigenous Approach to SEM Development
Day: Monday, November 15, 2021
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Room: Veranda 2
First Learning Outcome: Attendees will understand that culture, community and connection drives strategic decisions of tribal colleges and universities.
Second Learning Outcome: Attendees will learn that the large equity gap in AIAN degree attainment has drastic effects in tribal communities.
Third Learning Outcome: Attendees will walk away with unique student centered high touch recruitment strategies and tactics.
Core Competencies: Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development and Contributions to the Field
Proficiencies: Enrollment Management: SEM Assessment, Enrollment Management: SEM Leadership
Intended Audience: General Audience
Culture at the Heart: An Integrated Indigenous Approach to SEM Development
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Description
Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are crucial to Native student postsecondary degree attainment. These rural institutions provide culturally centered, place-based experiences yet face a cycle of declining enrollment and low degree completion rates. This session focuses on the Cultivating Native Student Success project, an effort between the American Indian College Fund and five TCUs to improve their capacity to support students within their unique social, cultural, and geographic contexts.
Presenter(s):
Lisa Silverstein American Indian College Fund