ITEPP ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, March 10, 1999 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Quorum Established 3 . Approval of Minutes 4. Introductions 5. Learning Outcomes & Assessment 6. AIEMinor 7. Student Selection Process 8'. Scholarship Needs 9. 3Oth Anniversary ITEPP 10. Director's Report 11 . Student Services Coordinator's Report 12. Curriculum Resource Center Coordinator's Report 13. Student's Report 14. Other Items/ Announcements 15 . Adjourn INDIAN TEACHER AND EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL PROGRAM BOARD MEETING March 10, 1999 MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m. by Laura Lee George. Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Lois Whipple - Community Member Elsie Griffin-Wilder - Community Member Andre Cramblit- Community Member Lisa Padon- Community Member Bernie Whipple- Student Member Colleen Thornton - Student Member Karen Skoglund - Community Member Mary Jane Risling- Community Member Charlene Storr - Community Member William Einman - Student Member David Shaw - Community Member Calvin Hedrick - Student Member Rene McBride - Student Member Others Present: Ed Whipple, ITEPP Alumni Laura Lee George, Staff Buffy Mitchell, Staff Christina West, ITEPP Club Chair Phil Zastrow, Staff Lorraine Taggart, Staff A quorum was established. David Shaw moved to approve the minutes. Karen Skoglund seconded. Motion passed minutes from October 10, 1998 approved. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Learning Outcomes and Assessments: Laura Lee George reported on learning outcomes and assessments. David Shaw asked what the minimum number of units are which are required for a minor. The ITEPP minor courses were discussed. Student Selection Process: Was moved to bottom of agenda. Scholarship needs: The number of scholarships given are at an all time low. Native American students at HSU are academically disadvantaged because of time constraints due to their having to work. The American Indian Scholarship Committee has been formed and has verified that students have political status. Previously students did not need to verify their Native American status before receiving the HSU Native American Scholarships. ITEPP has been trying to find more scholarships to meet the students' needs. Presbyterian Church: Donated $20,000 for scholarships for "American Indians with need in California." lTEPP tied the funding to service learning. There are several students who are going to Pecwan. There has been positive feedback received from the students being in the classroom. Karen Skoglund gave a report on tutor placements. She mentioned that the special attention often results in raising all levels of classroom work. ITEPP students have received special training to work in the classrooms. Lois Whipple asked how did those participating in service learning document their experiences. ITEPP has received letters as feedback. Teacher Diversity Funding: ITEPP has received funding from teacher diversity. A portion of the budget has been used to cover expenses for travel to service learning locations. Intertribal Higher Education Foundation: This is a chartered corporation of the Karuk, Yurok, and Hoopa tribes. The Foundation met in January and March to promote higher education scholarships for students. A mass mailing was sent to California gaming association members asking for scholarships and travel expenses for Native American HSU students. Redding Rancheria has donated $1000. National Science Foundation Rural Systemic Initiative: This is an initiative to improve math and science education. It is an initiative for rural schools. Humboldt State University is planning to become the first regional center. Local tribes are excited about the opportunity to be involved. A cohesive plan is being developed to meet the needs of rural schools; particularly where travel is a barrier to education. The various tribes have been contacted regarding their needs to incorporate into the plan. Gold Rush Booklet: Teacher diversity funding for printing of the Gold Rush booklet has been obtained. Teacher in Residence: The education department is creating an American Indian teacher in residence. Outreach to Schools: A number of school districts need help. The past two years ITEPP has done summer institutes at Del Norte. Klamath-Trinity schools want an institute. ITEPP staff will be creating an institute this summer on K-T. Mattole School District has also requested assistance. CURRICULUM COORD INA TOR'S REPORT: 1 30 h Anniversary: ITEPP will be having its 30th anniversary. Buffy has been planning for this event. There have been a couple ideas suggested. Some events are connected with other activities such as HSU Homecoming or an open house. Bernie Whipple volunteered to help with identifying photos for the event. Perhaps a picture display or a larger activity like a barbecue. A budget needs to be developed. ITEPP will be seeking community support as well as a commitment from others in the CSU system. It was suggested that letters to tribes be written to remind them of tribal members who participated in ITEPP. An ITEPP graduate list serve as well as newsletter was discussed. ITEPP Gold Rush Booklet will be printed to commemorate the 30th anniversary as well as a revision of Our People Speak. The board was asked to aid in the preparations for the 30th anniversary. Big Time Club: There is a proposed new club on campus called the Big Time Club. Its constitution has been drafted and will soon be put to a vote. Curriculum Purchases: $2000 worth of curriculum was purchased for the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) with teacher diversity funding. Community Outreach: The Curriculum Resource Center Coordinator has been doing community outreach. She met with Table Bluff and Elk Valley tribes. The possibility of library partnerships being formed is being explored. Web Page: The CRC's web page has been completed. STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR'S REPORT: ' ' .• Recruitment: The Coordinator will be going to Pt. Arena High School at the end of the month. ITEPP does not have a budget large enough to travel for recruiting. It was suggested that alumni get packets to do recruiting for ITEPP. Lisa Padon volunteered to distribute packets in Del Norte County. 2 Student Retention/completion Rates: Retention/completion rates of students were discussed. See report in ITEPP Advisory Board meeting packet. STUDENT REPORT: Sash Committee: Bernie Whipple gave a report on the sash committee activities. The Native American students will be honoring Native American graduates by making sashes for them to wear when they walk. Materials have been colfected for them and the material is being silk-screened. She asked for donations of materials such as pine nuts, abalone or other shells or any monetary support for the ITEPP graduation ceremony. Christina West, ITEPP Club Chairperson shared with the Board a list of the events that the ITEPP Club had been involved in during the past year. At a luncheon for clubs on campus it was apparent that ITEPP was one of the most active clubs. The Club also needs donation for a craft booth at the HSU Pow Wow. SELECTION COMMITTEE PROCESS: Political Status Definition of Indian for 209: Item #7 on the ITEPP application screening sheet was examined in order to ~lign ITEPP's selection process with Prop. 209. Discussion of the meaning of Rice v. Cayetano, 146 F .. 3d !'075 (9th Circuit I 998) as well as organization under only state recognition followed. A question was brought up about governors granting recognition to "Indian" enterprises for the development of commercial ventures. The need for documentation of the relationship between the state and tribe was considered. It was decided that Mary Jane Risling's input was needed to define clearly ITEPP's admission criteria. The item was to be added to agenda for next meeting. ADJOURNMENT 3 POLITICAL STATUS DEFINITIONS OF INDIAN 1. Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe 25 CFR Ch. 1 (4/1/97 Edition) Section 83 ___BIA Certifications ___Tribal Enrollment Cards or Letters 2. Zarr v. Barlow -- 800 F.2d at 1492 (Based on higher education acts and enrollment off reservation boarding schools) ___Proof of 1/41ndian Blood Certificate from BIA ___Tribal Enrollment Dept. from Tribes 3. American Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act ___Grandparents certificate of Indian Blood (Documents with birth Certificates showing connection) ___Descendent in 1st or 2"d degree of a Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe ;· 4. Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901) ___"Any person who is a member of any Indian tri be , or who ___is an Alaskan Native and a member of a Regional Corp. as defined in Section 3(g) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S. C. Sec. 1602(g), or for the purpose of implementing 25 U.S.C. Sec. 1917, ___the term shall mean any adopted individual who has reached the age of eighteen and who evidences an intent to or has petitioned the court which entered the final decree of adoption for information on the individual's tribal affiliation and for other information that may be necessary to protect any rights flowing from the individual's tribal relationship." 5. Indian Health Services (U.S.C. 25 Section 1679) ___"Any member of a federally recognized tribe." ___Any descendent of an Indian who was resid ing in CA on June 1, 1852, but only if such descendent- ___is living in CA, ___I s a member of the Indian community served by a local program of Service, and ___is regarded as an Indian by the community in which such descendent lives. ___Any Indian who holds trust interests in public domain, national forest, or Indian