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Founded in 1972 by the presidents of the nation’s first six tribal colleges

Founded in 1972 by the presidents of the nation’s first six tribal colleges Today, AIHEC has grown to represent 37 colleges in the United States and one Canadian institution and is the lifeline of these tribal colleges

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Founded in 1972 by the presidents of the nation’s first six tribal colleges

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  1. Founded in 1972 by the presidents of the nation’s first six tribal colleges • Today, AIHEC has grown to represent 37 colleges in the United States and one Canadian institution and is the lifeline of these tribal colleges • AIHEC is the collective spirit and unifying voice of our nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities

  2. AIHEC Mission Statement The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) is the collective spirit and unifying voice of our nation’s Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). AIHEC’s role: • public policy on American Indian higher education issues through advocacy, research, and program initiatives • promotes and strengthens Indigenous languages, cultures, communities, and tribal nations; and through its unique position, • serves member institutions and emerging TCUs.

  3. Began operations in 1989 to provide scholarships to American Indian students and financial support to the tribal colleges The nation’s largest and highest-ranked Native charity, meeting all Charity Watchdog standards

  4. American Indian College Fund Mission Statement The American Indian College Fund transforms Indian higher education by funding and creating awareness of the unique, community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities, offering students access to knowledge, skills, and cultural values which enhance their communities and the country as a whole.

  5. Tribal College Movement • In 1968, the first tribal college was established by the Navajo nation to provide an affordable, culturally based college education close to home for its people. • Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are accredited and must meet the same academic standards as all other colleges and universities • Native culture is infused throughout the tribal college curriculum • Promote academic achievement, self-esteem, and cultural identity

  6. 34 accredited tribal colleges operate at 76 campuses in states where the majority of American Indian reservations are located, serving more than 20,000 students who represent more than 250 tribes from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

  7. Community Support TCUs provide communities access to: • Computer labs • Libraries • Fitness centers • Child care centers • 23 tribal colleges provide dual enrollment programs for students to take advanced coursework for high school while completing basic college coursework.

  8. Health Outreach • 5 TCUs have wellness centers • All TCUs provide behavioral health services especially suicide prevention, diabetes education and services, nutrition, and general wellness services • TCUs estimate they reach up to 40,000 people through their outreach activities

  9. Education Programs Offered • 4 master’s degrees • 46 bachelor’s degree programs • 193 associate’s degree programs • 119 certificate programs • Apprenticeships and diploma programs • GED coursework • 13% of 2009-10 majors were health-related

  10. TCU Oral Health Programs Today, our tribal colleges offer: • Turtle Mountain College: Pre-dentistry associate degree • Salish Kootenai College: Dental Assisting Technology Certificate & Associate • 39 enrollees in 2011 • 2 certificates & 3 associates in 2010-11: all employed

  11. TCU Health/Sciences Academic Programs65% increase in health programs’ enrollment over a 7 year period (2002-2009) * AIHEC AIMS/AKIS report

  12. Student Support Special scholarship programs such as Wm. Wrigley Jr. Foundation Oral Health Scholarships are a source of student support – three scholarships of $4,750 The majority of our students say they want to get a college education to help their communities More than 60% of first-time entering tribal college students are between 16-24 years old

  13. Student Support The five top majors of study amongst our scholar­ship recipients in 2010-11 were: • Business • Health-related fields (nursing, nutrition, pre-medicine) • STEM fields = science, technology, engineering, and mathematics • Liberal arts • Education

  14. Research Projects Addressing Health Disparities • AaniihNakoda College Early Childhood Caries (ECC) project • Supported by NIH Montana IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (IMBRE) • CBPR based and associated with ANC Allied Health Department • Collected baseline data from 58 Headstart children – with 67% having pre-existing ECC, 43% having current ECC

  15. ANC ECC Project: Community and TCU Impact • Students conducted educational presentations, learned about research and were supported with career aspirations • Allied Health students continue to make community presentations as part of their capstone

  16. Path to Prosperity College enrollment amongst American Indians is increasing as more see a college education as a way out of poverty. Full-time college enroll­ment amongst American Indians rose by 31.3% between 2003-11.

  17. Partnering with the TCUs • Reach 20,000 students, 40,000 community outreach participants and all of their families 300,000 people or MORE • Reach the most territory in Indian Country – tribal colleges cover 90% of current tribal lands • Build place-based capacity • Build tribal and community infrastructure • Most importantly, build family skills that support wellness for current and future generations

  18. Contact Us American Indian Higher Education Consortium 121 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.838.0400 www.aihec.org American Indian College Fund 8333 Greenwood Blvd. Denver, CO 80221 Phone: 303.426.8900 www.collegefund.org

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