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TRU Aboriginal Planning Priorities. December 18, 2013 Nathan Matthew. University of Choice. A Strategic Plan commitment to be: “The University of Choice for Aboriginal Students and First Nations”. Academic Plan.
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TRU Aboriginal Planning Priorities December 18, 2013 Nathan Matthew
University of Choice A Strategic Plan commitment to be: “The University of Choice for Aboriginal Students and First Nations”
Academic Plan TRU students will engage in local, global, and Aboriginal cultural understanding
Enrolment • Recruitment • Orientation • SD73 Transition Day
Retention • Research Research Chair, Aboriginal Maternal & Child Health Retention • Communication • Website • Facebook • Support services
Success • Tutoring • Mentorship • TRU Start
Indigenization Ceremony • Convocation Blessing Drum song • Recognition of traditional territory • Artwork • Flags • Faculty Handbook
Indigenization Events Aboriginal Awareness Week Reconciliation Day International Days Elders Lunch Aboriginal themed conferences Aboriginal Faculty, Administration members
Relevant Program Development Partnerships/Agreements with Aboriginal communities & organizations • Community engagement Services • Coordination • Life Skills • Transitions • Counseling
Relevant Program Development • Tutoring • Elders • Wellness • Lunch Wednesdays • Emergency funding
Relevant Program Development COURSES • First Nations languages • Economics • Nursing • Trades & Technology • Indigenous Leadership (in progress) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Relevant Program Development COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS • Open Learning Centres • Community-based programs
Strategic Directions Enrolment Retention Relationships/agreements Aboriginal faculty Sustainable funding
Kukstemc! • Comments? • Questions?