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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1989)
PROGRAM BUILDS BASIU SKILLS TEACHER' SCHOLARSHIPS THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ - JULY 9-29, 1989 The Educational Advancement and Enrichment Pro gram has developed a community sponsored educational approach that helps students overcome obstacles that prevent them from graduating from high school There has been dramatic success with most of our students completing high school, developing career goals and continuing their studies at a university level The communities and parents notice immediate results and see an attitude change in their children. The program helps students recognize their ability to learn, which gives them confidence and control over their learning process. Since 1984, over one hundred students, grades 10-12, have attended a three week summer program at both the University of California, Santa Cruz sponsored by Saddle Lake Indian Band and at the University of .Alaska, Juneau sponsored by Tlinglt and Haida, Indian Tribes of Alaska. The National Indian Education Association and the State of California have awarded "model program" status to these education efforts. In 1989, The Educational Advancement and Enrichment -Program will be an open enrollment program, allowing multiple communities to participate by sponsoring students who they feel will be motivated by attending. The University of California Extension will award 9 units of continuing education and a certificate to each student who completes the program. The summer program for Indian high school students, grades 10-12, focuses on each student's potential, challenging them through an advanced level curriculum, encouraging the development of educational goals, and stimulating their achievement through innovative teaching methods. The program motivates and acceler ates students' knowledge, skills and abilities in mathe matics, writing skills, personal development and cultur ally relevant leanings. To reinforce positive attitudes and self-esteem, help them resolve learning problems, make decisions, and develop leadership skills that help them become role models in their community. For further information, contact Jerry Endres, Educa tional Advancement and Enrichment Program, 10254 Vera Avenue, Felton, CA 95018. . Oregons 1989-90 Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship ' program is a federally funded program to encourage and enable academically excellent students to pursue teaching careers. Applicants must graduate in the top 10 of their class from an Oregon High School, or obtain a GED which is equivalent to the above requirement. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study which will lead to a career in teaching. Recipients who do not teach must repay the fund at a substantial interest rate plus collec tion charges. Application deadline is April 15, 1989. For more information contact: Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program, State Scholarship Commission, 1445 Willam ette Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401, phone: 686-4166, outside of EugeneSpringfield, toll free 1-800-452-8807. The State Scholarship Commission is. also responsible for administering the Oregon Teacher Corps Program for graduate students. You must apply by May 2, 1989 for this loan forgiveness program. Contact the Scholar- ship Commission for further information. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JOM ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR Position: Johnson O'MalleyAduU Education . " program oammg - Duties (JOM) ; I; Conduct Reports to: Tribal Education Director Location: . Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Grand Ronde, Oregon - i' , ;'i ' Job Description ; V!- 'i "' . . .; ; .:.;''; 1. High school graduate or GED equivalency, preferred 2 years higher education. 2. Ability to work well with students, families and Indian Community. 3. Possess good written and oral communication skills. 4. Have personal vehicle and valid Oregon Driver's License. - ,'. 5. Able to work and travel some weekends and eve nings. . 6. Able to maintain strict confidentiality. C 7. Organize and implement support services and classes for students and school staff (K-12) and students post secondary, and community interest oriented. . . " ; 8. Ability to work with teachers, administrators and other related educational agency personnel. " .. Duties (Adult Education) I Conduct survey and update educational needs assessment of community Adult Education needs. 2. Assist applicants with application and admission ' process for GED, ABE, Self Improvement, Special Interest and Employment Enrichment classes.' ' , 3. Disseminate information regarding program via Tribal newsletter, correspondence, Tribal Council and General Council meetings. ' 4. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports as necessary for Bureau and Tribal reporting requirements. 3. Maintain wes ot clients re: Adult education Services and. programs.,' ' t; 6. Prepare annual Educational Plan, ;' 7. Maintain files, monthly reports, calendar of events, minutes of Parent Committee meetings. nduct suryey. and "PfotP educational needs; imVnrofeligible 'students. assessment 2. Maintain current Certificates of Indian Blood (CIB's) files for students. 3. Provide and disseminate information regarding JOM Program to students, families, educational administra- i tors and other related agencies.' ' ; ' ' ' 4. Provide cultural awareness classes and activities for JOM students. . 5. Work with JOM Parent Committee in the planning, development and implementation of programs and projects. Make recommendations to Parent Committee of the educational needs of students. 6. Prepare annual Educational Plan. ... 7. Maintain files, monthly reports, calendar of events, minutes of Parent Committee meetings. 8. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and route to appropriate personnel and programs. 9. Act as liaison between triad of school, community and families. Work toward providing a positive atmos phere of understanding between teachers and students. 10. Supervise contracted staff as heeded, such as Preschool and tutorial personnel in conducting JOM Program services and activities. TRIBALINDIAN PREFERENCE APPLIES ; CLOSES: FEBRUARY 15, 1989 SALARY: $5.50 per hour 32'hours per week Submit Resume to: Attention: General Manager. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde P.O. Box 38 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 High School seniors who will graduate in June 1989, and who plan on entering college Fall Term 1989, - - consider filing for the OREGON MINORITY TUITION & FEE AWARD PROGRAM. This scholarship is based on your high school grades and also your leadership and community involvement. There are 146 awards worth approximately $1,600 each that waive tuition and fees for an academic year for selected first-time freshman minority students for 1989-90. Award recipients will be selected by in stitutional committees on a competitive basis. Recipients of the awards may use them at any one of the eight State System colleges and universities. Each award will be renewable for up to five aca demic years. To be eligible for an award applicants must be: 1) U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2) Oregon resident; 3) Graduate of an Oregon high school or GED certifi cate recipient (GED applicants must provide an official copy of their GED scores); 4) Able to meet the regular admission requirements -at the time of application deadline-of the institution where they plan to enroll. 5) Able to be enrolled as a first-time freshman (OHSU Exempted); 6) Committed to the pursuit of a bachelor's degree; 7) A member of one of the following eligible ethnic racial groups American Indian or Alaskan Native, Black American or Hispanic. For further information contact your high school counseling center, the financial aid office of the college you plan to attend, or the Tribal Education office which has a few applications available.
