American Indian Guide

A guide to American Indian Programs & Services at the Maricopa Community Colleges

AMERICAN INDIAN Programs & Services

“The Maricopa Community Colleges are proud to be the higher education provider of choice for so many American Indian students from throughout the state and beyond.

We take our responsibility for meeting the education and workforce development needs of Tribes and Tribal members very seriously, and are constantly looking to see how we can improve outreach and service to our American Indian students and community members.

We are also proud to note that many current and recent leaders of local Tribes and American Indian-serving organizations are alumni of the Maricopa Community Colleges. We think this is a key indication of the role we play in assuring the future prosperity, success and leadership of not only our American Indian students and Tribes, but of the state as a whole.

Thank you for your interest in the Maricopa Community Colleges. We look forward to serving you!� ~Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is one of the largest educational systems in the nation.

The District consists of ten colleges, two skill centers, and numerous centers and satellites located throughout the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Our Mission

Our Vision

The Maricopa Community Colleges provide

A Community of Colleges…Colleges for the

access to higher education for diverse students

Community…working collectively and responsibility

and communities. We focus on learning through:

to meet the life-long learning needs of our diverse

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students and communities.

General Education

Developmental Education

Workforce Development

Student Development Services

Continuing Education

We Value Community

Innovation

Excellence

Community Education

Learning

Honesty & Integrity

Responsibility

Civic Responsibility

Inclusiveness

Stewardship

Global Engagement

American Indian Enrollment In 2000, there were 2,837 American Indian students enrolled in all ten of the Maricopa Community Colleges. During that time, Mesa Community College had the largest enrollment of American Indian students with 646. GateWay Community College and Phoenix College both reported 444 American Indian students at their colleges respectively. Scottsdale Community College had the fourth largest enrollment with 429 students. A decade later, the Maricopa Community Colleges have seen an increase in the number of American Indian students enrolled.

Counting all ten colleges and the two Skill Centers, the Maricopa Community Colleges currently enroll 3,595 American Indian students. Mesa Community College’s American Indian enrollment increased to 900, Scottsdale Community College currently has the second largest enrollment with 502, and Phoenix College has the third largest enrollment at 460 American Indian students.

A decade of growth Fall 2009 American Indian Enrollment

Partnerships and Programs

Chancellor’s Native American Community Advisory Council As part of the Chancellor’s commitment to inclusiveness, engagement, and respect, Dr. Glasper meets regularly with the Native American Community Advisory Council (CAC).

Members of these councils are appointed by the Chancellor and provide insight and perspective into the needs and interests of Native American students, employees, tribes, and community members.

The objectives of the Native American CAC include: • Provide counsel and candid input to the Chancellor and college administrators on issues affecting the successful recruitment and retention of American Indian students, faculty, and staff • Identify issues of concern and discuss them with council members and the Chancellor • Communicate regularly with others in the community and the colleges • Assume other responsibilities and take action, as appropriate and on a voluntary basis, in order to accomplish goals established by members of the CAC Through these partnerships in service to the institution, the Maricopa Community Colleges are better positioned to meet

the educational and workforce needs of the community.

The Native American CAC was established in 2003 and is comprised of community members who represent university Native American programs, tribal communities, Native American organizations and agencies, and state educational representatives as well as local Indian Education Departments from surrounding high schools.

Statewide Summit Meetings between Tribes and Community Colleges One of the recent initiatives from the Chancellor’s Native American Community Advisory Council resulted in the Maricopa Community Colleges and Inter Tribal Council of Arizona partnering to organize and host the first statewide “Summit of Arizona Community Colleges & Indian Nations and Tribes” on June 24, 2009. This summit was highly recognized for bringing together tribal leaders, college and university representatives, and primary and secondary education representatives, in order to conduct focused discussions on issues affecting Native American students in colleges and universities.

Due to the success of this summit, a follow-up summit was held in Tucson, Arizona in October, 2009, and future summit meetings will be held on a continuing basis throughout the state. The focus for these summits will be to build on the discussion and recommendations that were developed during the 2009 meetings, and for the key college and university partners to give updates and reports on efforts to implement and enact the Tribal Summit recommendations.

Valued Partnerships Partners play an important and vital role in the education of American Indian students. The Maricopa Community Colleges recognize this and are honored to collaborate with a variety of organizations, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.

For years, the Maricopa Community Colleges have been members of the Arizona Indian Education Association (AIEA). AIEA is a 501 (c) 3 non –profit organization comprised of educators and community members dedicated to improving the education of American Indian students K – college level. Through active participation in AIEA, the Maricopa Community Colleges continue to gain insight on ways to improve outreach and services to American Indian students. We use the opportunity to offer information on our colleges, programs, services, and other updates pertaining to American Indian students. Lastly, it allows the Maricopa Community Colleges to offer support and collaborate with AIEA and its members all for the benefit of our American Indian students.

AIEA Annual American Indian Parent Conference For the past three years, representatives from the Maricopa Community Colleges were privileged to participate as members of the Annual American Indian Parent Conference Planning Committee. For the past two years,

“A high priority for me is to provide the same opportunities I was given as a student - to enhance my tribal community’s quality of life. I continue to see the Maricopa County Community College District join forces with American Indian community partners in an effort to provide a high quality of education for their students. AIEA and the Yaqui Education Services here in Guadalupe, Arizona, partner with the Maricopa Community Colleges. I value these collaborations as it all goes towards the educational goals of our American Indian students.” ~ Frank Montiel, AIEA President and

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Alumnus

Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona, had the honor of being the host location for the 2009 and 2010 Annual American Indian Parent Conference. For both years this great event has brought together over 200 parents, grandparents, and school officials representing the 22 tribes of Arizona.

Partnerships and Programs Mesa Community College—American Indian Center Since its inception in 1986, the American Indian Center (AIC) at Mesa Community College was created to serve American Indian students from across the country with a variety of services.

These services assist American Indian students’ transition into the college culture and develop an understanding of their academic abilities and interests.

AIC helps to minimize the cultural distance associated with transition when a student leaves his or her home area.

A student can find the following services offered at Mesa Community College’s American Indian Center: • Academic Advisement with American Indian Advisors • Enrollment and Registration • Individual Educational Planning

AIC Mission and Goals

• Connection to Information on American Indian Courses

The primary mission of AIC is to provide culturally responsive academic support services that ensure the success of the student, as well as embrace and affirm their culture and identities. In addition, AIC offers additional services specific to the cultural needs of the American Indian student by encouraging a strong, on going working relationship with tribal and other groups.

• Financial Aid Assistance

• Tribal Scholarship Assistance • Private Tribal Scholarship Assistance • Peer Support and Networking • Talking Circles • Resource Center - Tribal/Private Scholarships

Mesa Community College’s Inter-Tribal Student Association The Inter-Tribal Student Organization (ISO) is a student organization whose members are mostly American Indian students and serves as a vital component of the total educational experience offered to students. Participation in ISO provides an opportunity for students to interact socially and develop leadership skills.

Weekly ISO Meetings, American Indian Orientation, Picnics, Recognition Banquets, Indigenous Nations Month, ISO on the Move, and Holiday Celebrations are just a few of the events students experience.

Scottsdale Community College—American Indian Program The American Indian Program (AIP) was created in the 1970’s at Scottsdale Community College to address the constantly changing and highly diverse educational needs of American Indian students and Indian communities. The college is a public community college located on the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, Arizona. The primary goal of the American Indian Program is to assist American Indian students in achieving academic and personal success by providing a wide variety of programs and services that are designed to assist students in their educational and personal development at Scottsdale Community College.

A student can find the following services offered at Scottsdale Community College’s American Indian Program: • Academic Advisement • Financial Aid Advisement • Personal/Academic Counseling • Club/Cultural Awareness Activities • Student Retention Program • Scholarship, Grant, Loan Advisement • Administrative Services • Enrollment and Registration

Summer programs include: • American Indian Arts Institute • Summer Bridge Program • Australia/New Zealand Study Abroad

SCC AIP Mission Statement

• Curriculum that includes American Indian art, culture, language, policy, law, and tribal governance • Cultural and community building activities • 502 American Indian students representing diverse tribal nations from all over the United States and the Canadian Provinces • American Indian Student Clubs and organizations such as the American Indian Honor Society (AIHS)

American Indian Honor Society The purpose of AIHS at Scottsdale Community College is to: • Enhance cultural awareness and a better understanding of American Indian Nations • Promote, plan, and integrate school and community activities that stimulate the growth of American Indian students • Establish a cooperative relationship among all students, faculty, and administration of SCC

Services provided for community and student outreach include: • Recruitment trips to outlying high schools, reservation schools, and community • School education/Career Fairs • Outreach to community and schools

In addition to excellent support service programs offered through SCC’s American Indian Program, there are other opportunities at SCC for American Indian students including:

The mission of the American Indian Program at Scottsdale Community College is to provide comprehensive academic and personal support that promotes opportunities for successful and enhanced college experiences for the American Indian student.

Sun Earth Alliance Indian Club The purpose of SEAIC at Scottsdale Community College is to: • Enhance cultural awareness and a better understanding of American Indian Nations • Promote, plan, and integrate school and community activities that stimulate the growth of American Indian students • Establish a cooperative relationship among all students, faculty, and administration of SCC

Maricopa Hoop of Learning Program The Maricopa Hoop of Learning Program is a high school to college bridge program administered by the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD). Born from a need to support Native American high school students to stay in school and pursue a college degree, the Maricopa Hoop of Learning Program has celebrated 15 years of success and continues to grow.

Specifically tailored to meet the academic and cultural needs of Native American students, the basic tenets of the program replicate the indigenous Circle of Life philosophy long practiced by all Native American peoples of the North and South Americas.

Maricopa Hoop of Learning Program Goals 1. Increase high school retention and high school graduation rates 2. Increase Native American participation and matriculation rates into college 3. Create the conditions for retaining Native American students to reach their higher education goals 4. Enhance Native American culturally relevant curriculum 5. Increase diversity on campuses 6. Strengthen external collaboration by establishing and continuing partnerships with Native American communities, school districts, and other agencies What began as a partnership with the Phoenix Union High School District has now grown valley wide. With nine Maricopa Hoop of Learning Programs existing, valued collaborative partnerships with area high school districts and tribal education departments and their communities have contributed to over a yearly average of 500 Native American high school students being served and this number continues to grow!

To learn more about the Maricopa Hoop of Learning Program, refer to contact information provided on the back of this document.

Students who participate in this great opportunity benefit from a scholarship that covers the following: • Tuition • Related Course Fees • Books • Transportation • Meals

Because there is a valued focus on meeting the cultural needs of the high school student, participants benefit from an array of culturally related opportunities including: • Cultural Courses • Cultural Workshops • Field Trips • Volunteer Service

“I have developed an ideal balance of organizing and study habits as preparation for success.

Critical and creative thinking skills presented in my college-level courses have become an essential element for my future studies. The supportive environment of the program provides a smoother transition from a high school student to becoming a self-sufficient Native American college student.” ~Ashley Gilmore, Scottsdale Community College 2010 Hoop of Learning Graduate Accepted into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Partnerships and Programs

Maricopa ACE Program Native American Initiative

ACE Native American Strategic Plan

Program Information

Six Phases

The Achieving a College Education Program (ACE) is a nationally recognized program that targets students who may not consider going to college and attaining a baccalaureate degree to be an achievable goal. Upon graduation from high school, an ACE student may have earned up to 24 transferable college credits.

• ACE is designed to help students make a smooth transition from high school through the community colleges on to a university and completion of a bachelor’s degree.

• ACE recruits high school students in their sophomore year to participate in the program during their junior and senior year.

• ACE students are enrolled in concurrent college courses as high school juniors and seniors.

• ACE students may attend classes during the summer, on Saturdays, or online during the fall and spring semester.

Native American Initiative The Maricopa ACE Native American Initiative was launched in 2007 with the primary purpose of increasing the number of Native American students participating in all Maricopa ACE Programs. Funding was received to support Native American students with scholarship capital for the cost of tuition.

Communicating, outreaching, and involvement in the following target areas were vital to reaching our goal: • High schools with Native American students • Four tribal communities that border and/or reside within Maricopa • Area Native American organizations

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Phase VI: Prepare for New Year Enrollment Data Prior to the launch of the ACE Native American Initiative, the enrollment of Native American students in the ACE Programs remained consistent. Even as the ACE Programs grew in size across all ten Maricopa Community Colleges in 2004, the growth of Native American students in the Programs remained the same.

With the launch of the ACE Native American Initiative, there has been an increase in the enrollment of Native Americans into the ACE Programs. After the first year of the Initiative, there was an increase of 30% in 2008.

In 2009, the ACE Programs saw a 69% increase of Native American students.

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Native American Initiative Strategic Plan When the ACE Native American Initiative was launched, a six-phase strategic plan was developed to focus on increasing recruitment of Native American students.

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Ten Colleges

Chandler-Gilbert Pecos Campus 2626 E. Pecos Rd. Chandler, AZ 85225

Chandler-Gilbert Sun Lakes Center 25105 S. Alma School Rd. Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

Chandler-Gilbert Williams Campus 7360 E. Tahoe Ave. Mesa, AZ 85212

The CGCC experience goes beyond small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and support services. It also includes awardwinning faculty, modern buildings, the latest high-tech equipment, student housing, and comprehensive programs and services. It means a commitment to innovative programs such as Service Learning, an Honors Program for student scholars, Learning Communities, and partnership programs. It means a unique feeling of community that is warm, welcoming, and challenging. At CGCC, every student counts!

Estrella Mountain Main Campus 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392

cgc.edu

Estrella Mountain SouthWest Skill Center 3000 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392

Estrella Mountain offers a college experience that is about your world, your way. College should be about choices. You have plans, you’ve got places to go, and Estrella Mountain has everything you need to get your life in motion, on your terms.

Estrella Mountain offers what you need to pay for school, figure out your strengths, reach your goals, and answer all those questions in between. Whether it’s university transfer, engineering, fine arts, nursing, or just exploration, it all begins here.

estrellamountain.edu GateWay Main Campus 108 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034

GateWay Maricopa Skill Center 1245 E. Buckeye Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85034

The staff and faculty of GWCC are dedicated to providing you with a practical, comprehensive education that will give you the tools and knowledge to attain a competitive edge in your chosen career or in furthering your educational aspirations. Our small campus environment provides the flexibility, personal attention, and support services that result in an enhanced career and a better life. GateWay’s career courses and programs not only address the needs of over 16,000 enrolled students, annually, but also the demands of surrounding Valley business communities.

Glendale Main Campus 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302

Communiversity 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374

Glendale North Campus 5727 W. Happy Valley Rd. Glendale, AZ 85310

If you live in northwest Phoenix or the West Valley, you’ll never be far from home with three locations to choose from.

And, even though GCC has outstanding faculty (many with Ph.D. degrees) and state-of-the-art technology, tuition here is quite affordable. You can even get free tutoring and apply for a wide variety of scholarships and financial aid. With a rich and diverse campus life that includes nationally recognized athletic teams, dozens of clubs and extracurricular activities, concerts, plays, art shows, and active student leadership, your learning experience can extend far beyond the classroom.

Come on by and check us out. You’ll be glad you did!

Mesa Southern & Dobson 1833 W. Southern Mesa, AZ 85202

Mesa Red Mountain Campus 7110 E. McKellips Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207

gatewaycc.edu

gccaz.edu

Mesa Downtown Center 145 N. Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85202

MCC has been a college of choice for Mesa and East Valley residents for more than four decades; MCC is consistently listed as a top degree- and certificate-producing community college in the nation. Students who graduate from our career and technical programs are well prepared for the workforce. Students who are uncertain of an academic direction when they arrive at MCC can meet with career advisors and counselors and take a variety of classes to explore their interests before selecting a major.

Students consistently rate our faculty high on subject matter expertise, attitude in the classroom and teaching quality. MCC graduates do more than earn a degree. They earn the ability to succeed in our local and global economies.

mesacc.edu

Paradise Valley 18401 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85032

PVCC at Black Mountain 34250 N. 60th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Whether it’s a solid academic foundation whose credits transfer to the state universities, or a career-focused certificate program, you’ll get small class sizes, personalized attention, and professors dedicated to teaching and student achievement. What’s more, PVCC offers so many ways to get involved—over 32 student clubs and organizations, Emerging Leaders, Honors, and Service Learning (volunteer) programs. We invite you to come for a visit and campus tour.

Imagine a college you can call your own.

paradisevalley.edu Phoenix 1202 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013

Phoenix College PC Downtown Campus 640 N. 1st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phoenix College (PC) offers all the great things you’re looking forward to about college. Since 1920, generations of students have taken advantage of PC’s outstanding programs for university transfer, career training, and personal development. Located in the exciting heart of Phoenix, the 50-acre historic campus features state-of-the-art instructional classrooms, a modern library and computer lab, a performing arts theater, a culinary café, a gymnasium and fitness center, and premium athletic fields. Small class sizes, expert faculty, a vibrant campus life, student support services, and a multicultural student body combine to create a college experience that is second to none.

Rio Salado College 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ 85281

Rio Salado RSC @ Avondale 420 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323

Communiversity @ Surprise 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374

phoenixcollege.edu

Rio Salado @ 7th Avenue Adult Learning Center 619 N 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Rio Salado has the quality, advantages and value today’s college students need. As one of the Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio is fully-accredited and serves more than 60,000 students annually–delivering choice, access, flexibility, and affordability that busy people need to achieve their educational goals. For your convenience, Rio Salado offers programs at 11 locations in the greater Phoenix area. We also operate three award-winning radio stations and a radio reading service for the visually impaired. Highly supportive services are accessible 24/7, making Rio Salado the college of first choice for working adults.

riosalado.edu

SCC has hundreds of courses and programs designed to help you earn an Scottsdale associate’s degree or certificate and provide a strong foundation for 9000 E. Chaparral Road university transfer. Located on the serene Salt River Pima-Maricopa Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Indian Community, SCC provides opportunities that help you find balance between academics and extracurricular involvement. Whether through athletics, student organizations, or partnerships with the community, there are countless ways to get involved. Find out more about SCC—home of the Fighting Artichokes!

scottsdalecc.edu

South Mountain Main Campus 7050 S. 24th St. Phoenix, AZ 85042

South Mountain Ahwatukee Foothills Center 10429 S. 51st St. Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85044

South Mountain Guadalupe Center 9233 S. Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe, AZ 85283

With a well-rounded curriculum, small classes, and caring faculty, South Mountain Community College is your home for a quality education that will fit your life, your goals, and will prepare you for the future. With multiple sites in Phoenix, Guadalupe, Ahwatukee, Laveen, and beyond, SMCC is convenient and close to you. We offer more than 35 programs of study with more than 1,000 credit classes available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

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The Maricopa County Community College District has ten colleges and many locations throughout the greater Phoenix area.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is one of the largest educational systems in the nation. The District consists of ten colleges, two skill centers, and numerous centers and satellites located throughout the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

MCCCD provides affordable education and training services to more than a quarter million students every year in both credit and non-credit classes. MCCCD delivers effective teaching and learning through innovative occupational programs and training, extensive partnerships with business and industry, and through a vast array of courses that transfer to Baccalaureate-granting institutions.

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Chandler-Gilbert | Estrella Mountain | GateWay Glendale | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Phoenix Rio Salado | Scottsdale | South Mountain

MCCCD-District Office Pam Yabeny Director of Native American Early Outreach (480)731-8032 pam.yabeny@domail.maricopa.edu

Maricopa Skill Center Pamela Velasquez Admissions & Records (602)238-4350 velasquez@gatewaycc.edu

Paradise Valley Community College Nizhoni Marks Coordinator for Hoop of Learning Program (602)787-6695 nizhoni.marks@pvmail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD-District Office Lambert Yazzie ACE Native American Initiative Coordinator of Recruitment Programs (480)731-8744 lambert.yazzie@domail.maricopa.edu

Mesa Community College Charles “Bo” Colbert Sr. Director of American Indian Programs (480)461-7420 charles.colbert@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Phoenix College Rody Randon Director of Early Outreach Programs (602)285-7391 rody.randon@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Mesa Community College Loretta Damon Program Advisor (480)461-7154 loretta.damon@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Phoenix College Patricia McIntyre-Coggeshall MSED Counselor/Faculty – American Indian Services/ Studies (602)285-7397 patricia.mcintyre@pcmail.maricopa.edu

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Carriann Dehiya Student Services Specialist (480)732-7255 carriann.dehiya@cgcmail.maricopa.edu Estrella Mountain Community College Amy Torgerson Director of Early Outreach Programs (623)935-8487 amy.torgerson@estrellamountain.edu

Mesa Community College Miranda Halkini Student Services Specialist – Advisement & Transfer Services (480)461-7619 miranda.halkini@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Rio Salado Community College Charles Colbert Jr. Student Enrollment Services Advisement (480)517-8924 charles.colbert1@riosalado.edu

GateWay Community College Sheryl Begaye Student Services Specialist (602)286-8113 sheryl.begaye@gwmail.maricopa.edu

Mesa Community College Yvonne Honeyestewa Program Advisor (480)461-7254 yvonne.honeyestewa@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Scottsdale Community College Ana Cuddington Director of American Indian Programs (480)423-6502 ana.cuddington@sccmail.maricopa.edu

Glendale Community College Isabel Conchos Director of Early Outreach Programs (623)845-3078 isabel.conchos@gcmail.maricopa.edu

Mesa Community College Jackson Harris Recruitment/Community Outreach Liaison (480)461-7594 jacquelyne.harris@mcmail.maricopa.edu

Scottsdale Community College Winona Thirion Program Advisor (480)423-6514 winona.thirion@sccmail.maricopa.edu

This publication was developed by: MCCCD Division of Academic and Student Affairs; Native American Early Outreach Programs; and MCCCD Division of Public Affairs – Center for Civic Participation; Maricopa Community Colleges MCCCD is an EEO/AA Institution

South Mountain Community College Lynette Jim Student Services Specialist (602)243-8314 lynette.jim@smcmail.maricopa.edu