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NOTICES Indian Family Wellness Project Has Job Opening Interviewers: Hourly interviewer for the Indian Family Wellness Project based in Salem or Portland, Ore. Conduct structured one-on-one interviews at office, in homes of participants, and by phone. Requires three years of experience working in a Native American community, interviewing and/or working with families, or two years of education beyond high school related to the position and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of appropriate experience and education. Requires computer literacy, knowledge of laptop computers, driver’s license and reliable transportation, sufficient insurance coverage, residential telephone, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to attend to a high level of detail. Day travel to the four sites in Salem, Portland, Siletz, and Eugene to collect information. Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled Siletz Tribal members or persons with documented Native American heritage. Hours will vary. Beginning pay is $8.88/hour; may be higher depending on qualifications and experience. Job description and application are available at www.oslc.org. Submit application, letter of intent, and résumé by Jan. 15,2003: 1 ) by mail to Oregon Social Learning Center, Attn: Mary P., 160 E. 4th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 ; 2) by fax 541-485-7087, Attn: Mary P; or 3) by e-mail: maryp@oslc.org. EEOAA. Position Open at American University American University WS/WCP seeks a director for its American Indian Program (#4410), the Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS), a program designed to provide experiential education to American Indian students from tribal colleges and other colleges and universities. The director will serve as the primary contact with students, director of academic programs and internship aspects of the academic experience, and the primary contact for all other administrative aspects of the program. The director also will work with faculty on curriculum and academic course development, with the program advisory council on policy and interaction with the American Indian community, and with the Washington Semester Internship director to ensure that appropriate paid internship placements are secured in sufficient numbers to serve all admitted program students. The director must have a background in providing college or university education, initiative, and knowledge of and experience with higher education and American Indian issues and policies. The director must be a person who needs minimal supervision. AU recently reorganized the program so that it is officially a program of its renowned Washington Semester Program and has accordingly established the director position to oversee student recruitment, academic course content, internships, and student life, in collaboration with other Washington Semester programs. An MA is required for the position, a Ph.D. is preferred. In addition, significant experience working with American Indians and with higher education is required, including student recruitment and retention, academic planning, work with experiential education, and experience with teaching and administration in the college environment. Salary and benefits are competitive. Application forms are available at www.american.edu/hr/forms.htm. Questions, résumés, and applications should be directed to careers@american.edu, or Human Resources, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Sports Center Annex, Washington, D.C., 20016-8054, or fax: 202-885-2558. Nursing Program Opens for Lincoln County Residents This spring, nine Lincoln County residents will have the opportunity to enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing Program through Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC). This project is a collaborative effort between LBCC, Samaritan Health Services, and Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC). It’s the first time that preference will be given to qualified Lincoln County residents and that some of the course-work will be offered in Lincoln County. A nationwide shortage of nurses exists today. Health care providers in Lincoln County also have experienced a shortage of nurses. OCCC, LBCC, and Samaritan Health Services are working together to find creative, affordable solutions to this shortage on the central coast. The outline for this new initiative is as follows: a Nine slots in the LBCC Nursing Program class that starts spring term 2003 have been reserved for Lincoln County residents. Interested individuals must apply for admission by Feb. 1,2003. The application is available at http:// www.linnbenton.edu/admissions/ forms/NursingApp200I .pdf. a This two-year program will offer courses during spring, summer, and fall terms. No nursing classes will be held during winter terms. A Nursing theory classes will be held at the LBCC campus in Albany on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. x Clinical nursing laboratory classes will be held in Newport at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital on Thursdays and Fridays. x Other classes supporting the program will be held at OCCC on Monday evenings, or during the winter term when no nursing classes are offered. Anyone with questions about the nursing program or pre-nursing requirements is urged to make an appointment with an OCCC advisor. The OCCC advisors can be reached at 541-574-7101. Time to Apply for Gates Millennium Scholarships The Gates Millennium Scholarship, nomination packet for the 2003-2004 academic year now is available online at http://www.gmsp.org/. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2003. We encourage all applicants to start the application process now. To be nominated as a Gates Millennium Scholars’ candidate, a student must meet the following requirements: Be a citizen or legal permanent resident or national of the U.S. • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale • Plan to enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking freshman in the fall of 2003 • Have a significant financial need (i.e. meet federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria) • * Demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in com munity service, extracurricular, or other activities If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the American Indian Graduate Center at 1-866-884-7007, e-mail us at jeannie@aigc.com orchrista@aigc.com, or visit our Web site at www.aigc.com. We want to hear from you! AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE CENTER January 2003 □ Siletz News □ 13
