7TH Gen. 2022

Indian University of North America®

The Indian University of North America®

The Mission

The Mission

The Mission of Crazy Horse Memorial®

The Mission

The mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation® is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. The foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by continuing the progress on the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a memorial of Lakota Leader Crazy Horse; by providing educational and cultural programming; by acting as a repository for American Indian artifacts, arts and crafts through The Indian Museum of North America and The Native American Educational and Cultural Center®; and by establishing and operating The Indian University of North America® and, when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.

To protect and preserve the culture, tradition, and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by carving a memorial of Lakota leader Crazy Horse to represent all North American Indians; by providing educational and cultural programming; by acting as a repository for Native American artifacts,

The mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation® is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. The foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by continuing the progress on the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a memorial of Lakota Leader Crazy Horse; by providing educational and cultural programming; by acting as a repository for American Indian artifacts, arts and crafts through The Indian Museum of North America and The Native American Educational and Cultural Center®; and by establishing and operating The Indian University of North America® and, when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.

The mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation® is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. The foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by continuing the progress on the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a memorial of Lakota Leader Crazy Horse; by providing educational and cultural programming; by acting as a repository for American Indian artifacts, arts and crafts through The Indian Museum of North America and The Native American Educational and Cultural Center®; and by establishing and operating The Indian University of North America® and, when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.

arts and crafts through THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER®; and by establishing and operating THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA® and, when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.

The Founders

The Founders

The Founders

The Founders

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Ruth Ziolkowski: Voluptis ciande ped ex exceatis quamus este et dis dolut ipsam velentium erspe volupta tectota eperro bearcietur aligni dis non corecae pra dolorrum et odi consect asimi, suntem volum sam voluptatur sit quis mollabo resequi unt odi consequo ent quaes alibus et occum que pratestrum volupta quasit enienihilici ommolestis maxim et doloruptati comnis autenderspe sim labo. Ut ut iustrum quis dolorep erna tibus escium et ommoluptur, quias escit quas audandi tatur?

Ruth Ross Ziolkowski (1926 – 2014) was born June 26, 1926, in Hartford, Connecticut. She met the sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski while he was carving a statue of Noah Webster in West Hartford, CT. Ruth came to the Black Hills as a volunteer to help Korczak Ziolkowski create a memorial honoring the North American Indian. The two were married at Crazy Horse on Thanksgiving Day, 1950. Together Ruth and Korczak had 10 children. Realizing that Ruth might one day inherit the responsibility of carrying on the Crazy Horse dream, Korczak and Ruth prepared three books of plans for the continuation of the project. After Korczak died in 1982, Ruth served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, staying actively involved until the day she died. She was a catalyst in beginning the University.

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Korczak Ziolkowski: Occus alia volorro riandem fugitem is ulparciur rerovid et arum fuga. Nempore que ilibus mi, sunt am quia inullandi dolorro viduntia nonseque invercil mos et quae porrum faccatur, solent ut vellab illanis doluptatus adi reprovit dit, odi re nat. Occum hil molorep uditiis aperfer spelique nectemq uatent liqui ametur? Quibusa dolo maxim quo quid es dolore pelendeste nument ulloriberum eatibea susdandest adicit, quam venda del inci aut venditisto ellectium sum doluptas et

Korczak Ziolkowski (1908 – 1982) was born in Boston and orphaned at one year old. He discovered his artistic abilities as a pattern maker working in the Boston Harbor. He was adopted by an abusive foster family whom he left at age 16. He was mentored by Judge Cabot who fostered his artistic capabilities through exposure to music and art. Ziolkowski started making his name by carving portraits. In 1939, he won first prize at the World’s Fair in the category entitled, “I don’t know art, but I know what I like.” Henry Standing Bear learned of Ziolkowski’s talents and wrote to him, asking him to come to South Dakota to carve a memorial of Crazy Horse. Following his tour of duty in World War II, Ziolkowski arrived in the Black Hills in 1947 and dedicated the rest of his life to the Dream.

Chief Henry Standing Bear: Facerrovitem nus alicaer cimendanti utem cullabo. Itasit arum reperes denist, utas ad quas cuptatis ea is dipis ra voluta cus doloribus net estrum a voluptatem illiqui acias doluptur? Ipsam lautemo lorpori aesequam nos enit hit aut reictes tiist, ullupta necturem rem deleseq uisimpore simposto volo tectore venducium quam ex et ent quisti si volorrovit estecus eumquia sperrorem sitaten diciisi vidit vel ium doluptum, se con nisitibus ut untibusam,

Chief Henry Standing Bear: Facerrovitem nus alicaer cimendanti utem cullabo. Itasit arum reperes denist, utas ad quas cuptatis ea is dipis ra voluta cus doloribus net estrum a voluptatem illiqui acias doluptur? Ipsam lautemo lorpori aesequam nos enit hit aut reictes tiist, ullupta necturem rem deleseq uisimpore simposto volo tectore venducium quam ex et ent quisti si volorrovit estecus eumquia sperrorem sitaten diciisi vidit vel ium doluptum, se con nisitibus ut untibusam,

Korczak Ziolkowski: Occus alia volorro riandem fugitem is ulparciur rerovid et arum fuga. Nempore que ilibus mi, sunt am quia inullandi dolorro viduntia nonseque invercil mos et quae porrum faccatur, solent ut vellab illanis doluptatus adi reprovit dit, odi re nat. Occum hil molorep uditiis aperfer spelique nectemq uatent liqui ametur? Quibusa dolo maxim quo quid es dolore pelendeste nument ulloriberum eatibea susdandest adicit, quam venda del inci aut venditisto ellectium sum doluptas et Chief Henry Standing Bear: Facerrovitem nus alicaer cimendanti utem cullabo. Itasit arum reperes denist, utas ad quas cuptatis ea is dipis ra voluta cus doloribus net estrum a voluptatem illiqui acias doluptur? Ipsam lautemo lorpori aesequam nos enit hit aut reictes tiist, ullupta necturem rem deleseq uisimpore simposto volo tectore venducium quam ex et ent quisti si volorrovit estecus eumquia sperrorem sitaten diciisi vidit vel ium doluptum, se con nisitibus ut untibusam,

Chief Henry Standing Bear (1874 – 1953) was born near present-day Pierre, South Dakota. It is thought his birthday was in 1874, although there is no known record of it. Henry, at age 14, was one of the first and the youngest of the children to attend Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. While Mount Rushmore was progressing, Standing Bear wrote a letter to Korczak Ziolkowski asking Ziolkowski to come to the Black Hills and carve a mountain to honor indigenous people of North America. Ziolkowski began carving Crazy Horse Memorial® 10 years later in 1947. Standing Bear died in 1953; he was buried in the Episcopal Cemetery at Pine Ridge.

From the Director

experiential learning components of the program. In particular, this year the program added Culturally Based Indigenous Health to the curriculum.

In addition to the continuation of our two semesterbased academic programs, the University is moving forward with an in-person college and resource fair. For the past two years, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University’s 7TH GEN.® College and Resource Fair was held virtually. We are excited to have the opportunity to hold an in-person event on April 25 & 26, 2023.

Greetings to students, potential students, and supporters of The Indian University of North America®.

Education is at the core of Korczak Ziolkowski’s and Chief Henry Standing Bear’s vision of Crazy Horse Memorial®, and The Indian University of North America® is fundamental in ensuring their vision carries into the future.

What began with a single scholarship program in 1978 has not only grown to include scholarship awards exceeding $2 million, but has also expanded into The Indian University of North America®’s academic programs that include the 7TH GEN.® Summer Program, the Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability Fall Program, and the 7TH GEN.® College and Resource. Since 2010, the University has served over 350 students from over 40 Native Nations and representing 20 states.

In 2022, the University established a new partnership with Black Hills State University to deliver the 7TH GEN.® Summer Program. The University team appreciates and values BHSU’s partnership, and we look forward to many years of continued support in serving our future Indigenous professionals and leaders.

This fall also marks the third year of the University’s Wizipan Leadership and Sustainability program. Building from the success of previous years, the University team and South Dakota State University continue to develop and refine the academic and

With our unique partnerships with BHSU and SDSU, The Indian University of North America® is committed to implementing innovative educational experiences for students.

Dr. Joshua Rudnik, Oglala Lakota, joined The Indian University of North America® as a teaching assistant in summer 2015 and has served in a variety of roles, including instructor, academic advisor, residential advisor, and most recently as the Manager of Student Success. In his current capacity as Director of the University, he serves students by developing curriculum as well as assisting students in reaching their educational and career goals.

Joshua completed his Ph.D. in creative literary studies from the University of South Dakota in the spring of 2021. Joshua’s research focuses in Native American literature aesthetics and postcolonial/ decolonization theories, and his poetry and literary nonfiction has been featured in Still, Prairie Winds, and Metrosphere. In 2021 his manuscript, You Offer The Skin of Your Back, was awarded the USD Distinguished Dissertation Award for the category of Fine Arts and Humanities. In addition to his role at the University, he also serves on the South Dakota Humanities Council’s and Black Hills Community Theatre’s board of directors.

Joshua Rudnik Oglala Lakota Director

The Indian University of North America®

From the CEO

Whitney Rencountre II is Crow Creek Hunkpati Dakota from the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and is the CEO of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation. Whitney previously served as Associate Director and Instructor at The Indian University of North America ®. Whitney was a 2019 Honoree of Western South Dakota Child Protection Council. Whitney was named one of 605 Magazine’s South Dakota Young Leaders of 2017. Whitney served as Chairman of the South Dakota Humanities Council and Chairman of Visit Rapid City. For 11 years, he has been Director of the Ateyapi Program, a culturally based mentoring program working with over 1,000 students each year in the Rapid City Area School District. Whitney has a passion to build bridges in the communities he serves.

“The Board conducted an extensive search for a new CEO and found Whitney’s leadership experience in operations, program management and development best suited to carry forward the mission of the Foundation to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians,” commented Foundation Board Chair, Steve Helmers. “Whitney often speaks of the importance of ‘building bridges’ and is widely known for his ability to establish strong relationships, forge alliances, and connect with advocates, supporters, and volunteers. Further, Whitney honors his heritage as a member of the Crow Creek Hunkpati Dakota through his commitment to family, and to work that promotes respect and healing among people of diverse cultures.”

Rencountre has served as Associate Director of The Indian University of North America ® at the Crazy Horse Memorial® since January 2021, and over the past five years has been associated with the Foundation in various roles relating to education and cultural programming. Prior to joining The Indian University of North America ®, he served for more than ten years as Development Director/Ateyapi Program Director for Rural America Initiatives, managing programming, grants, and staff in 8 schools throughout the Rapid City School District. He has held several leadership roles within the greater community including Chairman of the South Dakota Humanities Council, Chairman of the Board of Visit Rapid City and is currently a Commissioner on the Rapid City Human Relations Commission. A graduate of Black Hills State University, Rencountre began his career at Marty High School, developing, implementing, and teaching curriculum focusing on Native American Culture and History, and remains a resource to organizations looking to build Native American cultural relations, including the South Dakota Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the National Park Service, and area South Dakota schools.

“At all times I am mindful of Henry Standing Bear and his fellow chiefs and elders, who asked Korczak Ziolkowski to establish a place where people from around the world could learn about the culture and traditions of Native American people, and to preserve the history and heritage for future generations. I am honored to now step in and take the lead in advancing this vision,” Rencountre commented. “As well, I am fully aware of what makes this pursuit possible, the hard work and dedication of Korczak, his wife Ruth, and their family as they developed a global community of friends who believe in and support the mission. I am proud to serve.”

Rencountre will succeed Jadwiga and Monique Ziolkowski, who stepped away from their roles as Co CEO’s of the Foundation, but who can be found on the grounds each day as they remain committed to actively supporting and serving the mission and the legacy of their parents, Korczak and Ruth Ziolkowski.

The Staff that Makes it Happen Professor Dianne Amiotte-Seidel

Manager of Student Success

Dianne Amiotte-Seidel is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe and grew up on a ranch outside of the Eagle Nest District. She received her Bachelors of Science in American Indian Studies and a minor in Sociology from Black Hills State University and a Master’s of Arts in Lakota Leadership Management from the Oglala Lakota College. She worked at the Oglala Lakota College as a Foundational Studies Instructor and received an Instructors award from the students and staff at the Pine Ridge College Center. While attending college, she represented

the Oglala Lakota College at the Women’s Leadership Conference. As a Project Director/Marketing Coordinator for the InterTribal Buffalo Council worked with 61 Tribes throughout 19 states incorporating buffalo meat into the tribal and school lunch programs. She was Food Sovereignty Director for Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation and organized the first and second Lakota Food Summit that was held at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, which was a great success, there were tribes that came from all over.

Dianne is a member of the South

Professor Charlie Luecke

Student Success Coach

Professor Charlie Luecke has 50 years in higher education, including his formal training at Cardinal Glennon College (St. Louis), Villanova, and the University of South Dakota. During his professional career at USD Upward Bound and the 7TH GEN.® Program at Crazy Horse, he has focused on programming and instruction that has focused on student preparation and success in higher education: setting goals, time management, Active Class Presence (ACP), study strategies,

building an effective Educational Village, and Self-Care to name a few. Some of his most memorable sayings include “let’s get those post-secondary ducks in a row,” “a good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow,” “if you stay up to hoot with the owls, you won’t be able to rise and soar with us eagles,” and “Carpe Diem.” When not writing letters of recommendation, teaching, and/or coaching former participants, this septuagenarian likes to play on-line chess, research food/intermittent

Dakota Local Foods Coalition, and led and organized the Lakota Food Sovereignty Coalition, prior to coming to The Indian University of North America® as the Manager of Student Success. She is very honored and excited to be part of the team working at The Indian University of North America® .

Professor Charlie education, including Glennon College University of career at USD Program at Crazy programming student preparation setting goals, Presence (ACP), effective Educational a few. Some “let’s get those good plan today tomorrow,” you won’t be and “Carpe Diem.” When not writing letters of recommendation, former participants, this septuagenarian likes to play on fasting as medicine, and serve on his condominium association married to Teresa (Brewer) Luecke and to be the father of amazing grandchildren. Carpe Diem!

fasting as medicine, and serve on his condominium association board. He is blessed to be married to Teresa (Brewer) Luecke and to be the father of two wonderful daughters, and three amazing grandchildren. Carpe Diem!

Professor Charlie Luecke, Student Success Coach

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Dana Carter Residential Manager

Dana Carter, Jr is senior Music Major concentration in Voice at the illustrious Virginia State University located in Petersburg, Virginia. Throughout his college Career, Dana has been highly involved with various social clubs and organizations on and off campus. Currently he is serving as President of his Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonian Fraternity of America Inc. and Vice President of the Roosevelt Network

organization. Since his freshman year, he has sang and performed in 2 choirs, served as a teacher assistant at Ettrick Elementary, resident assistant at his institution, senior resident assistant at Duke University, Assistant Manager of Residence life at The Indian University of North America® and is now serving as the Manager of Residence Life. Dana believes that there are no limits to what one can accomplish and he

Eunice Straight Head

Residential Assistant (RA)

Summer 2022-Fall 2022

Wicahpi Wiyakpakpa Win – Bright Shining Star Woman Eunice was raised on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in the Bear Creek community as the eldest of three sisters and five brothers. Eunice spent her whole education life in the school system on the reservation. She is the third generation to walk the halls of CEB, “Once a Brave, Always a Brave”. She was a member of the local chapter’s National Honor

Society. She lettered in sports, volleyball and basketball. She also attended the summer academic camp, Gear Up at the School of Mines Campus, Rapid City, South Dakota. On this academic journey they were a member of the BHSU Lakota Ominiciye Club, Vice President. She provided creative direction for the Howasteya Oyuspapi Film Project for the Center of American Indian Studies. And is a member of the

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7TH GEN.® Summer 2022 Students

ARIANNA ATWELL is from Big Sandy Rancheria and will be attending Fresno City College in California, her major is in Social Work and minor is Human Services.

RYAN AVILLA is from Big Sandy Rancheria and will be attending college at Reedley College and majoring in Forestry.

JAYDEN BEGAY is enrolled in the Dine/Navajo Tribe, he will be attending college at Williston State College and is majoring in Nursing Associates in Science.

ORLANDO BIG EAGLE is an enrolled member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, he will be attending college at Dakota State University and majoring in Digital Sound Design.

TYRA BLACK ELK is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and will be attending college at the United Tribes Technical College and is majoring in General Studies.

LUIS FAVILA RENVILLE is an enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, he is attending college at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) and majoring in Civil Engineering.

MAYA LEILANI FLOOD is from the Yankton Sioux Tribe and will be attending the Little Priest College in Winnebago, Nebraska. Maya’s minor is in Political Science and a minor in Native American Indian Studies.

ANDREA GARNETT is from Spirit Lake Tribe and is attending the University of North Dakota and is majoring in Political Science and a minor in Native American Indian Studies.

ANDY JAMES is an enrolled of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and will be attending college at Los Medanos College and his major is in Kinesiology.

BRIANA JOHNSON is from Big Sandy Rancheria, she will be attending college at Clovis Community College in California, and her major is in Business.

HEHAKA JANIS is an enrolled member from the Oglala Sioux Tribe and will be attending college at the United Tribes Technical College in North Dakota. His major is in Business Administration and a minor in Sociology.

KRYSTABELLE (KRIS) KOSTERS is from the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and is majoring in Architectural Drafting.

7TH GEN.® Summer 2022 Students

DASANI LACROIX is a member from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and will be attending college at South Dakota State University and her major is in Nutritional Science.

ROBBEE LAROCHE is an enrolled member from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and is attending college at the University of South Dakota, her major is in Education.

DEVIN LONG CROW is a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate & Rosebud Sioux Tribe, he will be attending college at Fort Lewis College and his major is in Criminology and Justice Studies.

SARIAH MARQUEZ is from Big Sandy Rancheria and will be attending college in Dunlap, her major is in Psychology.

A’DYN MORAN is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, she will be attending college at the Black Hills State University and her major is Sociology and Criminal Justice.

JOSETTE PRETTY SOUNDING FLUTE is an enrolled member of Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, she will be attending college at the University of South Dakota, and she is majoring General Studies.

HARLEY ROUGH SURFACE is from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and will be attending the Sitting Bull College, majoring in Social Work.

ANGEL VAZQUEZ is an enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and will be attending college at the University of South Dakota, he is majoring in Anthropology.

CHEVELLE PUCKETT is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe and will be attending college at the University of South Dakota with a major in Communication Science and a minor in Disorders.

MAXWELL ZICKRICK is attending college at the University of South Dakota and is majoring in Psychology and a minor in Business.

7TH GEN.® Summer students received scholarship: Left top Jayden Begay, Harley Rough Surface, Chevelle Puckett, Andy James and Angel Vazquez. Bottom left Luis Falvis Renville and Maxwell Zickrick

The Upper Level Students

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CHADDLEOSNE-YANKTON is from the Oglala Sioux Tribe and is attending college at Bridgewater State University. Her major is Political Science.

GIZELLE RODRIGUEZ is from the Yankton Sioux Tribe and attending college at the Community College in Denver.

MAILE PINO is Dine’ (Navajo) and is attending college at Fort Lewis College, her major is in Business Administration.

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7TH GEN.® students who are enrolled in NATV-194 get to learn valuable life skills. Students earn credit while getting paid to work 20-22 hours per week at the Crazy Horse Memorial®. Internships include working shifts at the Welcome Center, ticket office, restaurant and snack shop, gift shop or working as a tour guide.

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can achieve in the program. In the summer 7TH GEN.® program at The Indian University of North America ®, you learn such skills as time management to create a restorative sleep schedule. Also being able to achieve such friendships that could last forever and social networks that you can use shortly.

I have five tips that you should follow as future college freshmen, as being an indigenous college student is such a unique experience but everyone has different ones from each other. Every college student will have ups and downs during their whole college career. We must remember to expect the unexpected during college. As a college junior, I spent my first year of college on zoom and my sophomore year living the “freshmen” experience.

One of my tips is to apply for the Summer 7TH GEN.® program at The Indian University of North America ® and use the social network also skills you

The second tip is always to make sure you have everything set before you go to your college campus. As Professor Charlie’s famous saying is “get those post-secondary ducks in a row”. This would include finding out your financial aid to support services (TRIO programs etc).

The third tip is to know your housing locations and roommates as they could be your enemies or best friends forever.

I would always recommend reaching out to them before the fall semester starts and understanding their sleeping patterns. As you’re able to figure out who can bring what, such as the mini fridge or microwave.

Next the fourth tip, I would always find your support network through Native American student organizations/ centers or local staff that work on the college campus.

Lastly, my fifth tip is always to figure out where your classes are going to be as every college campus is different from each other. As this will be able to help you understand how long it takes you to each class and the distance from each other.

Daughter of Korczak and Ruth Ziolkowski, Jadwiga Ziolkowski, recognizes Chevelle Puckett and Luis Falvis Renville at the 7TH GEN.® awards program.

College is going to be tough and we must remember that everyone is on a different path. We will share mutual experiences or different experiences but we can take these experiences to use in the future to create lessons for ourselves. Using the Summer 7TH GEN.® program at The Indian University of North America ® will create the happiest memories with others and you can use such memories to get through the hard times at college. As someone who was a part of such a program, it helps create a much improved you that will help you in the future.

(Upper Level Student 2022,2021)

Be Active. Be Present

Professor Charlie Luecke shares his 10 habits and skills that promote in-class learning.

Listening

• Focus on the class presentation. Avoid internal & external distractions, including electronic interruptions.

• Remember: if you stay up to hoot with the owls the night before, you won’t be able to soar with the eagles when it comes to discerning what is important.

Note taking

• Take notes of key concepts and important details.

Commitment

• Prior to the start of each class, commit to making the most of your in-class experience. Remember why you are investing all this time, money, and effort.

Attendance

• Be there; no excuses!

• Many assessments (quizzes, tests, midterms, finals, etc.) are based on course lecture materials.

Punctuality

• It’s more than just courtesy to your instructors and classmates.

• Arrive early to set up your materials and to start the learning process from the get-go.

Materials

• Bring appropriate materials to class: text, notebook/ lap top, writing implements, assignment log, assignments, vision/hearing devices, allowable snacks, etc.

• Pack your bookbag the night before with your learning tools and assignments.

Seating

• Select a desk that is conducive to learning. Consider your auditory, visual, and kinesthetic needs.

• Students are often territorial so claim your seat early.

• Will you need an outlet to plug in your lap top?

• If you have a study partner, remember that he/ she is depending on your thorough and accurate participation and record.

Engagement

• Come prepared to participate, i.e., Q&As, discussions, exercises, etc.

• Are you an introvert/shy? Write your questions on a note card and read until you are more comfortable with the process.

Assignments

• Submit timely & quality assignments. Record new/ clarified assignments in a log.

• At study, crosscheck your assignment log with any assignments in the course syllabus.

Egress

• Exit class with all your important and expensive materials.

And remember to enrich your Active Class Presence experience by enacting key support activities that I’ll address in the future: subject-specific-study, educational village, and self-care. Avoid burning the midnight oil and hooting with the owls.

941-525-4555

Charlie.Luecke@crazyhorse.org

Building the Dream. The University’s Academic Programs

GEN.®

This 8-week university program is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Students experience a full residential program while earning 12 college credits through a collaboration with an institution of higher learning - including a paid internship class at the Crazy Horse Memorial®. Students complete their first semester of college through the 7TH GEN.® Summer Program and are prepared to continue college, navigate career pathways, and experience community building with other high achieving students committed to higher education success.

WIZIPAN

A unique semester long, immersive academic experience grounded in Native American philosophy, Wizipan is based on the Lakota term Wachante Hecha Wizipan (The Heart of Everything That Is). Wizipan uses experiential education, Indigenous narrative, language, culture, and kinship to land as its

primary learning tools. A combination of coursework in American Indian studies, Natural Resource Management, Global Food Systems, and Leadership, the courses will provide students with the skill sets needed to understand the potential of their leadership roles in their own communities.

The program encourages students to evaluate and understand the relationship of care of self (trauma, mental, physical, spiritual health), care of community (kinship and family), care of environment (land, food, and sustenance), and the care of culture (language, narrative, ceremony). Students that successfully complete the program will earn 15 undergraduate credits and a certificate in Leadership and Sustainability from SDSU. Wizipan classes are taught in an innovative, interdisciplinary, hands-on style emphasizing Indigenous experiential learning, which also includes field trips, mentorship, group discussions and collaborative inquiry projects.

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