The 4 Year Community College: Tribal College. Some Lessons in Success for Indian Students in College.

Autor/inn/en	Amiotte, Lowell; Allen, Tom
Titel	The 4 Year Community College: Tribal College. Some Lessons in Success for Indian Students in College.
Quelle	(1988), (12 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Access to Education; American Indian Education; American Indian Reservations; American Indians; College Role; Colleges; Community Colleges; Dropout Prevention; Economically Disadvantaged; Educationally Disadvantaged; Enrollment Influences; Enrollment Trends; Higher Education; Minority Groups; School Community Relationship; School Holding Power; Student Financial Aid; Undergraduate Study + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Indianerreservat; American Indian; Indianer; College; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Community college; Community College; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Ethnische Minderheit; Finanzielle Beihilfe; Studienfinanzierung; Studienförderung; Grundstudium
Abstract	Drawing from the experiences of Oglala Lakota College (OLC) in South Dakota, this paper points to the philosophical and operational changes colleges and universities must make if they truly desire to recruit and retain significant numbers of minority students. The first section discusses the philosophical bases of tribal colleges, arguing that one of the key reasons for their success is the belief that students can remain Indian, practice tribal traditions, retain tribal values, and also be successful students. Taking exception to educational philosophies that dictate that minorities be brought into the social and economic mainstream, the paper underscores the importance of the fact that tribal colleges are community based, respect cultural traditions and values, and participate in the overall development of the community and reservation. The next section highlights recommendations from a variety of sources with respect to methods of recruiting and retaining minority students, but concludes that they stop short of ensuring the academic success of minority students. Background information is also provided on OLC and the social and economic problems confronting the people and the college on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Reasons for the success of OLC are cited next, including: (1) it was started by the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation and chartered by the Oglala Lakota Tribe; (2) its trustees are elected by and represent the tribal government and its staff is 77% Indian; and (3) the college serves as a community resource, offering programs that address specific reservation concerns, such as health, literacy, alcoholism, and family counseling. Concluding comments stress the importance to minority success of incorporating service to minorities as part of a college's mission, of having a physical presence in the minority community, of developing a supportive climate, of maintaining a cultural base, and of committing financial resources. (AAC)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC