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83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508-1300 | F 505.424.0909 | www.iaia.edu | www.iaiaetc.org

Institute of American Indian Arts

IAIA MISSION STATEMENT To empower creativity and leadership in Native arts

and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning and outreach.

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IAIA Overview

STATS ON IAIA Accrediting Institutions

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central AssociationNational Association of Schools of Art & Design

Current Enrollment: 400 (75%Full Time | 25 Part Time)Duel Credit/Concurrent Enrollment

Associate & Bachelors Degrees & Certificates Museum Studies, Creative Writing, Studio Arts, New Media Arts, Indigenous Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship

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Early Outreach

2009 ETC Summer Enrichment Participants

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TRIBAL EDUCATORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES Participants from Tribes and organizations in NM

Topics»College Preparation for Native Youth»Parent and Student Engagement»Generational Diversity»Marketing 101»Grant Writing

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NATIVE YOUTH SUMMIT Participants

»Seniors; Juniors; Sophomores; Freshmen

Over 27 High Schools Represented– NM; AZ

19 Tribes Represented»Pueblos; Navajo; San Carlos Apache; Mescalero

Apache, Hopi, Lakota

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Academic Student Services


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LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER (LSC)Primary academic support center

» Established in 2001 by Title III grant» Safe, comfortable environment» Students can rest, study, seek immediate assistance»Kitchen area, living room couches and chairs

Philosophy» We believe students have the intrinsic capacity to thrive

and persist in college. We see our purpose as creating a community of learning through creative, academic, and personal networks of support. We are guided by the belief that each one of us has the ability to make a difference.

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONMandatory 4 day transition programInform, inspire and empower new studentsFirst introduction to campus lifeOrganized with multiple programs across campus

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATIONMandatory two day transition program New transfer studentsReturning students out more than four semesters

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FIRST YEAR ADVISINGFirst Year students10 faculty and staff – academic advisors

TALKING CIRCLEWeekly home cooked mealDiscussion circle focusing on personal experiences and challenges120 students over academic year – freshman to seniors participating

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ESSENTIAL STUDIES PROGRAMFT FacultyEnglish, Math and Science coursesCritical Skills – Developmental StudiesFirst Year Seminar -Theme based courses – Sustaining Flight

LEARNING LABLearning SpecialistsEssential Studies course tutoring supportBusiness/Accounting tutoring supportComputer Lab

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EARLY ALERT PROGRAMEarly Alert Relay systemExcessive AbsencesEarly Alert Notices Focus on support network for students

STUDENTSUCCESS COMMITTEEComprehensive Retention Plan → Plan 2015Student Engagement & RetentionOrientation

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Strengths & Challenges


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Institutional/Program

StrengthsComprehensive Retention Plan – Overall involvementExecutive Leadership & Governing Board SupportPeople – knowledgeable and investedFunding from federal and private grant supportServices specific to cultural backgrounds

ChallengesStudent Motivation Student Financial ChallengesStudent stopping out – graduation ratesCommon retention vision and messageInstitutional data warehouse and management systemAssessmentFunding & Resources

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IAIA Team

Liz Bahe Alissa Belin Diane Chavez-Lowe Tsinnajinnie Reyna

Dr. Jane Hindman

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Thank you!

Liz BaheDirector of Retention and Assessment

Learning Support Center505.424.2375

[email protected]

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