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The Ninth Moon(Yey^thokwas W^hni tale)

We Send Our Children Off to College

CNM Native American Task Team~2011~

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Yolanda Pacheco, Associate Director(Fort Mojave/Quechan/Acoma Pueblo)

Dorothea (Dee) Bluehorse, Lead Tribal Liaison/Academic Advisor Technician (Navajo)

Joe Skenandore, Tribal Liaison/Academic Advisor (Oneida/Luiseno)

Daniel Colón, Tribal Liaison/Academic Advisor (Garifuna)

Illustration Courtesy: Duane Cline, 2003

Introductions

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Native American Task Team (Past, Present, Future, Outreach)

Collaborative Service Model (Goals)

High School vs. College (Getting Started)

Questions & Answers

Overview of Presentation

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Spring2011

Fall 2010

Fall2009

Fall2008

Fall2007

Fall2006

Fall2005

Fall2004

Fall2003

Fall2002

Fall2001

Fall2000

Fall1997

AllStudents 28,834 29,948 27,999 24,870 22,759 22,615 22,107 22,927 20,077 20,056 18,833 17,265 16,156

NativeAmerican 2,012 2,101 2,009 1,792 1,631 1,537 1,647 1,604 1,547 1,381 1,376 1,243 922

Percentage 7.0 7.0 7.2 7.2 7.2 6.8 7.1 7.0 7.0 6.9 7.3 7.2 5.7

Data & Enrollment Statistics

Fall 2010 Full Time Part Time NTotal #

of Students

Female 514 708 1,222

Male 345 532 2 877

Total 859 1,240 2 2,101

Fall 2006 Full Time Part TimeTotal #

of Students

Female 354 606 960

Male 226 351 577

Total 580 957 1,537

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Native American Outreach

Shiprock

Tohatchi

Zuni Pueblo

Jemez Pueblo

Mescalero ApacheAlamo/Navajo

Taos Pueblo

Cochiti Pueblo

Santo Domingo Pueblo

San Felipe Pueblo

Jicarilla Apache

Laguna /Acoma Pueblo

To’hajillee

White Mountain Apache (AZ)

San Carlos Apache (AZ)

Santa Ana Pueblo

Crownpoint

Window Rock (AZ)

ENIPC (8 Northern Pueblos)

Isleta Pueblo

Cuba

Thoreau

Hopi (AZ)

*Outreach covered 22 of 23 Tribes in NM.

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Professional OrganizationsNew Mexico Tribal Higher Education Commission

-Associate Member

National Indian Education Association-Planning Board Sub-Committee Member

Albuquerque Indian Health Board Area-Post Secondary Member

APS Indian Education Committee-Dual Credit & College Outreach

American Indian Day at NM State Legislature-CNM Representation for Native American Outreach

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Native American Student Center & Student Services Programs

A place where students can meet, study or relax.

Retention studies show that a “home away from home” can provide a sense of community for students away from their families.

Provides access to scholarship info & assistance.

An intro to resources such as tutoring & career development.

An intro about other helpful organizations both within & outside of CNM.

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Native American Events & Family Involvement

Welcome Day (Summer)

National Indian Heritage Day (Fall)

Native American Resource Open House (Spring)

Native American listserv

“Show Me the Money” Workshops

“Transferring Made Easy” Workshops

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American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) and Native American Student Club (NASC)can help to develop the sense of community among students, as well as providing exposure to role models and mentors from the community.

Student leadership opportunities can be provided directly by Native American Student Services programs, or through participation in groups which provide these activities as part of their regular services, such as AISES and Phi Theta Kappa.

Native American Student Clubs & Student Leadership

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Native American Studies & Culturally Relevant Curriculum

Anthropology 2231 (North American Indians)

Anthropology 2238 (Cultures of the SW)

Native American Studies (CST 2253)

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Native American cultural studies and literature classes taught using all Native authors help students to discover the academic and creative achievements of Native people who can serve as role models and inspire them to set high goals.

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Set up your student computer account. This is how you will conduct all school business.

Complete your new student orientation, which includes how to register for classes.

Read the catalog, and see your advisor if you have questions about your classes or major.

Check your financial aid-- is it ready, and will it pay for your tuition and books?

Register for classes, then purchase books and supplies– check prices online to estimate costs.

Get a parking sticker for your car, if you need to.

What you need to do to get started!First Things First

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Now You Are Ready to Start Classes

Go to each class, get the syllabus and read it carefully– these are the rules that the instructor requires of you.

Make sure you understand the attendance policy and how your assignments will be graded.

Find out where and when tutoring services are available, if you think that you may need help with any subjects.

You may want to join or start a study group, because studying with others helps many students to learn outside of class.

Don’t be afraid to ask the instructor for help after class or during office hours—they are there to help you learn.

Find a good place to study– some students need a quiet place, while others like to be in a group.

Questions & Answers

We appreciate your presence andWish you a safe trip home.