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Many Voices: One Goal Recruiting & Retaining Native American Students at Southeastern Oklahoma State

Many Voices: One Goal Recruiting & Retaining Native American Students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chris Wesberry, Native American Academic Advisor & NAEIE Grant Director Kyle Stafford, Director of Admissions and Recruitment Services

Tribal Boundaries/SOSU Service Area

Tribal Boundaries/SOSU Service Area

SOSU Today Enrollment 3, 872 for Fall 2006 – Undergraduate 3, 533 – Graduate

SOSU Today Enrollment 3, 872 for Fall 2006 – Undergraduate 3, 533 – Graduate 339 Ethnic Makeup – – – – Caucasian/White – African American/Black American/Alaskan Native Asian Hispanic/Latino Hawaiian/Pacific Islander International 2, 358 216 1, 134 19 100 4 41 60. 9% 5. 6% 29. 3% 0. 5% 2. 6% 0. 1% 1. 1%

Where Do We Rank? According to Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (June 2006) –

Where Do We Rank? According to Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (June 2006) – Rank 3 rd in the Nation producing Education degrees – Rank 5 th in the Nation producing Biological and Biomedical Sciences degrees – Rank 6 th in the Nation in all disciplines combined – Over the past 5 years, 1, 042 Native American students have graduated

What Are We Doing? Academic Advisor- FT SOSU employee – Choctaw Nation Higher Education

What Are We Doing? Academic Advisor- FT SOSU employee – Choctaw Nation Higher Education Rep. – Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Rep. Native American Student Visitation Day Student Organizations College Success for Native Americans Native American Excellence in Education Grant (NAEIE)

Role of the Native American Advisor Recruitment efforts Provide academic advising Serve as Native

Role of the Native American Advisor Recruitment efforts Provide academic advising Serve as Native American Council advisor Director of Native American Excellence in Education Grant

Academic Advisor: Advising Advises Native American students who are in their Freshmen or Sophomore

Academic Advisor: Advising Advises Native American students who are in their Freshmen or Sophomore year – 185 FTF Native American students (fall 2006) Teaches freshman orientation course for Native American – 28 students enrolled in ORIE 1002 (fall 2006) Assists students with tribal grants and scholarship applications

Native American Recruiting Efforts Attend high school college fairs Attend events sponsored by both

Native American Recruiting Efforts Attend high school college fairs Attend events sponsored by both tribes Build relationships with Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Coordinators Attend Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival Attend Chickasaw Nation Annual Day Sneak Preview Native American Visitation Day

Tribal Partners (Choctaw and Chickasaw) Tribal Education Specialists – Housed on campus at SOSU

Tribal Partners (Choctaw and Chickasaw) Tribal Education Specialists – Housed on campus at SOSU – Resource person for tribal members – One function each semester Review tribal resources New and existing Higher Education programs Application for funding

Recruitment: Native American Visitation Day NAVD was created to provide an organized opportunity for

Recruitment: Native American Visitation Day NAVD was created to provide an organized opportunity for Native American students to talk with our current Native American students and staff, gather information from the university community, observe our facilities, and to realize the difference a college education can make.

NAVD Response Year Attendees 2003 20 2004 40 2005 2006 Cancelled due to weather

NAVD Response Year Attendees 2003 20 2004 40 2005 2006 Cancelled due to weather 125 2007 250 registered Prior to 2006, NAVD was held on a Saturday First Native American in Space, John Herrington

NAVD Program Provide Motivational Speaker John Herrington, Kimberly Norris, DJ Vanas, Mike Bailey Campus

NAVD Program Provide Motivational Speaker John Herrington, Kimberly Norris, DJ Vanas, Mike Bailey Campus Tours Native American Council serve as tour guides Mini Fair Free Lunch T-Shirts and Door Prizes Award Scholarships Tribal Representatives Present information about grants and scholarships Available to answer questions

Student Organizations Native American Council (NAC) – In 2003, only four members – Today,

Student Organizations Native American Council (NAC) – In 2003, only four members – Today, over 30 members Native American Student Association (NASA) American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

College Success (ORIE 1002) Orientation class for beginning freshmen. 81% of students enroll in

College Success (ORIE 1002) Orientation class for beginning freshmen. 81% of students enroll in second semester. Enrollment has increased. – – – 1 st year= 12 2 nd year= 20 Fall 06= 28 Importance of the course: – – – Communications w/students Understanding cultural and family values Friendly face

NAEIE Grant ($1, 000. 00) One FT University staff and one FT Grant staff.

NAEIE Grant ($1, 000. 00) One FT University staff and one FT Grant staff. 12 Education Majors attending SOSU – – – 11/12 have taken and passed the OGET 10/12 are scheduled to take the OSAT 1 has taken and passed the OPTE Pays: full tuition, fees, books, monthly living stipend, test fees, training. Grant expires 06 -30 -09 Re-write is being done now.

Native American Courses Orientation- College Success for NA Freshmen CHOC- Choctaw I, III, IV

Native American Courses Orientation- College Success for NA Freshmen CHOC- Choctaw I, III, IV ART- Survey of Native N. American Art SOC- Native American Cultures HIST- NA History BUS- Major/Minor in Business Admin. w/NA emphasis

SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY University Funding for- Choctaw Students (Spring 2006—Fall 2006) $289, 000.

SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY University Funding for- Choctaw Students (Spring 2006—Fall 2006) $289, 000. 00 The University has provided $289, 000. 00 in funding from the following areas: Athletic Scholarships Tuition Waivers Foundation Scholarships Work Study Fee Waivers Native American Excellence in Education Grant

Future Native American Programs Honor Society JOM Mtg. Alumni Assoc. NA Resource Center Educ.

Future Native American Programs Honor Society JOM Mtg. Alumni Assoc. NA Resource Center Educ. Org. Schol. Fund

Keys to Success From recruiting Native American students to retaining them, providing quality-student services

Keys to Success From recruiting Native American students to retaining them, providing quality-student services to targeted population requires a significant commitment from the University.

What are you doing to recruit minority students? Questions?

What are you doing to recruit minority students? Questions?