indian education for all & the montana university system
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Indian Education for All & The Montana University System
Board of RegentsMay 23, 2014
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Montana State Constitution1972— Article X
“ The state recognizes the distinct and unique cultural heritage of the American Indians and is committed in its educational goals to the preservation of their cultural integrity”.
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Indian Education for All
Every Montanan, whether Indian or non-Indian, be encouraged to learn about the distinct and unique heritage of American Indians in a culturally responsive manner.
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Indian Education for AllEvery educational agency and all educational personnel will work cooperatively with tribes…to include information specific to the cultural heritage and contemporary contributions of American Indians.
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Indian Education for AllAll school personnel should have an understanding and awareness of Indian tribes to help them relate effectively with Indian students and parents….and will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the American Indian people.
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Office of American Indian and Minority AchievementTo support and facilitate the advancement of American Indian and minority people through the academic, student service, research, human resource, and community outreach efforts of the Montana University System.
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Montana University SystemPolicy 1902—Minority Achievement
To enroll and graduate American Indians and other minorities in proportion to their representation in the state’s population. It is expected that the minority students would have comparable levels of achievement with non-minority students.
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Montana University SystemTo increase the employment of American Indians and other underrepresented minorities in administrative, faculty and staff positions to achieve representation equal to that of the relevant labor force.
To enhance the overall curriculum by infusion of content which enhances multicultural awareness and understanding.
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Montana University SystemPolicy 303.5—American Indian Study
Each campus of the Montana university system is required to offer a formal course of American Indian study developed with the advice and assistance of Indian people.
Policy 301.10—General Education Transfer Policy
MUS Operational Rules state that “students must successfully complete at least one course that includes significant content related to the cultural heritage of American Indians” to satisfy the MUS transfer Core.
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Curriculum Native American Studies
MSU Bozeman MA and undergraduate minor, Native American Studies Graduate Certificate
UM Missoula BA and Minor MSU Billings Specialized area of study/Minor MSU Northern Specialized area of study/Minor
Law Health and Human Services Social Sciences Environmental Sciences Teacher Education Humanities
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Dr. Annie Belcourt
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Dr. Sweeney Windchief
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Dr. Stan Wilmoth
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Research
Indigenous Research and STEM Education (IRSE)
American Indian Research Opportunities (AIRO)
Multitude of collaborations with Tribal Communities and Tribal Colleges, as well as research whose topic focuses on these communities
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Dr. Jessi Smith
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Dr. Aaron Thomas
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Student Support Services American Indian/Multicultural Student Services
MSU Bozeman MSU Billings MSU Northern UM FVCC
TRIO MSU Bozeman MSU Billings MSU Northern UM Missoula Montana Tech UM Western Helena College FVCC DCC OCHE
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Reno Charette
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Amy Verlanic
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Community Outreach Teacher training/student teaching Clinical rotations Upward Bound/Gear Up/Talent Search Bridges to Baccalaureate American Indian Heritage Day Powwows State wide Committees Volunteer/Service Learning
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Dr. Heather Cahoon
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Dr. Shane Doyle
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Professional Development Workshops
Guest Speakers
Conferences
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Donald Fish
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Mick Stemborski
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Diversity and Inclusion Create global citizens, we have to start at
home.
Montana has unique opportunities which gives us unique responsibilities.
Diversity is a constant and consistent pursuit.