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Why I Attend a Tribal College

by Mykel Salazar AIS 310- TR 11:15 Spring 2011. Why I Attend a Tribal College. Tribal College Fast Facts. There are more than 30 tribal colleges that serve more than 30,000 students who represent more than 250 tribes from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

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Why I Attend a Tribal College

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  1. by Mykel Salazar AIS 310- TR 11:15 Spring 2011 Why I Attend a Tribal College

  2. Tribal College Fast Facts • There are more than 30 tribal colleges that serve more than 30,000 students who represent more than 250 tribes from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. • Most tribal colleges operate on Indian reservations. • Native culture is infused throughout the curriculum. • Tribal colleges promote students' self-esteem and cultural identity. • Most tribal colleges receive no Indian casino revenue.

  3. American Indian Statistics • More than 560 federally recognized tribes • High School Diploma’s obtained • American Indian- 75% General Population- 91% • Bachelor Degrees obtained • 9% • Poverty • American Indian- 27% General Population- 13% • Life Span • Average 10 years shorter than the general population • Suicide Rate • 28 per 100,000

  4. Why I Am Here • Money- a tribal college is much cheaper (Haskell = $215 per semester) • Culture- native culture is taught throughout the curriculum • More accommodating to personal needs • Smaller class size • Interaction with other tribes • Networking

  5. Family • My grandfather attended a day school on the reservation • My uncle attended Haskell when it was a Junior College • Highest degrees • Mom- Master’s degree in Special Education • Dad- Bachelor’s degree in Education, minor in Psychology • Two older sisters • Radiology Technician • Pharmacy Technician • Me- Natural Science, AS and Bachelor degree in progress

  6. Personal Statement • “Having not grown up on the reservation, when I came to Haskell, I felt like I finally got to learn about my culture. It has been an experience I will never forget. After I graduate, I plan to attend law school. By being here, I think Haskell will give me the tools to accomplish that. The teachers made it very enjoyable and I would recommend every Native kid to attend Haskell, it was by far the best decision I have ever made”.

  7. References • http://www.haskell.edu/ • http://www.aihec.org/ • http://www.nativevillage.org/Messages%20from%20the%20People/Population%20statistics.htm

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