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Smoke Signals December 1990 page 10 EDUCATION Educational Update ByDcanAzulc Don't Forget Our Students With the Christmas and New Years holidays fast approaching, it becomes very important that we remem ber our Tribal members who are diligently pursuing completion of their fall term studies. The month of December generally brings with it dreaded FINAL EXAMS, TERM PAPERS, BOOK REPORTS, and assorted other odds and ends that plague college students. Do remember to let your children, nieces, nephews, and grand children, know that you are with them as they prepare for finals. Current fall term participants in both the Higher , Education and Adult Vocational Training Programs are: .' HIGHER EDUCATION Trevor Aaron Angic Leno Cecilc Knccland Lisa Lcno Dana Leno Christopher Leno Chadwick Strykcr Maria C. Trevino Eric Jordan Joseph Turman Tracy Olson Brian Howerton Tracy Cooney Joann Empey David Holmes Peri McDanicl Desiree Allen . Candi Henry Western Oregon State College Oregon State University Eastern Oregon State College Dartmouth College, N.H. Eastern Washington U. University of Oregon Portland State University Bellcvue Community College Cornish College of Arts Clark College Chcmeketa Community Coll. ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING Heather Davidson Angela Bcdortha Donn Grishaber Tina Lockctt Randall Lcno Debbie Mudgctt Brian Jackson Tracy Howerton Tanncttc Bocrckcl Chemcketa Community Coll. Portland Community College Clark College Western Culinary Institute Lane Community College International Air Academy Show your support and provide holiday greetings to our students as they continue their studies! Resource Available For Your Information The Tribal Education Program has received a publica tion entitled The Federal Educational & Scholarship Funding Guide. The guide lists over 135 separate granting programs covering every aspect of the educa tional field. The text contains names, addresses, telephone numbers, contact people, types of assistance, grant ranges, examples of funded program, deadline in formation and more. If you are interested in a particular field or wish to Icarn what may be available, please contact the Tribal Education Program for more information, (503) 879-5211. Need Financial Aid For College? Indian Resource development (IRD) has published an information-packed booklet entitled, Sources of Finan cial Aid Available to American Indian Students. Indi viduals or organizations can obtain a copy of this useful booklet free by contacting Indian Resource Develop . ment, Box 30003, Dept. 3IRD, Las Cruces, NM 88003. Telephone: (505) 646-1347. Talk with Jimmy Shendo or any IRD staff member about obtaining your own guide. Limited copies also available at the Grand Ronde Tribal Education office. 879-5211. Applications Sought For Senior and Postdoctoral Research Associateships The National Research Council announces the 1991 Resident, Cooperative, and Postdoctoral Research Associatcship Programs for research in the sciences and engineering to be conducted on behalf of 30 federal agencies or research institutions whose 115 participating research laboratories are located throughout the United States. The programs provide opportunities for Ph. Dl scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing yet compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratory. Initiated in 1954, the Associ- , ateship Programs have contributed to the career development of over 7000 scientists ranging from recent Ph. D. recipients to distinguished senior scientists. Approximately 450 new full-time Associateships will be awarded on a competitive basis in 1991 for research in: chemistry; earth and atmospheric sciences; engineering and applied sciences; biological, health, and behavioral sciences and biotechnology; mathematics; space and planetary sciences; and physics. Most of the programs arc open to both U.S. and non-U.S. nationals, and to both recent Ph. D. degree recipients and senior investi gators. Awards are made for one or two. years, renewable to a maximum of three years; senior applicants who have held the doctorate at least five years may request a shorter period. Annual stipends for recent Ph. D.'s for the 1991 program year range from $27,150. to $42,000. depending upon the sponsoring laboratory, and will be appropriately higher for senior Associates. Financial support is provided for allowable relocation expenses and for limited professional travel during duration of the award. The host laboratory provides the Associate with programmatic assistance including facilities, support services, necessary equipment, and travel necessary for the conduct of the approved re search program. . Applications to the National Research Council must be postmarked no later than January 15, 1991 (December 15, 1990 for NASA), April 15, and August 15, 1991. Initial awards will be announced in March and April July and November for the two later competitions followed by awards to alternate candidates later. Information on specific research opportunities and participating federal laboratories, as well as application , materials, may be obtained from the: Associateship Programs (GR430D2) Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel National Research Council 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 204.18 November 9th Workshop Despitd the fact that the November 9th workshop, "Preparing for College for High School Students and Parents", turnout was small, the activity was informative. There were 9 participants who met with college repre sentatives and program staff. The message provided by the representatives was loud and clear, "GET YOUR APPLICATION AND YOUR FINANCIAL AID FORMS IN EARLY". Every year the Tribal Education Programs receive last minute inquiries from students who decide two weeks before classes begin that they want to go to school. Usually by that time, all available slots have been filled and there will be no financial aid available. College rep resentatives informed participants that you may need to check with several programs; Tribal, College and Community Colleges to learn if they have admission deadlines, and specific deadlines when Placement -Assessments are conducted. There were also student representatives from Eastern Oregon State College, who shared insights as to prob lems, dealing with college, getting help and campus survival. The Tribal Education Program wishes to thank the participants for coming and a special thanks to the following schools and programs for their continued support: Office of Multicultural Affair, University of Oregon Marshall Sauceda, Edwina Welch Educational Opportunities Program, Oregon State University Narcie Rodriguez-Smith Financial Aid Office, Chemeketa Community College Jan Galcly ' Native American Program, . ' Eastern Oregon State College Anissa Johns, and Paco Oregon State Systems of Higher Education Tom Coley ,. Last Minute Check Students who arc planning on entering school during winter term 1991, and have met the November 16th deadline for funding consideration, the Education Program will be reviewing applications for complete ness. Should your application be lacking in documenta tion, you will be notified no later than December 7th, 1990. One final reminder if you filed your Financial Aid Form in September and October, and have not heard from the Financial Aid Office or received an "Award Letter" yet, you may wish to contact the Financial Aid Office for a progress report. If you have questions, call 879-5211, Tribal Education. December Family Math and Family Science A reminder to parents and children who have been participating in the Family Math & Family Science classes, the next class will be held on December 11, 1990 in the Tribal Council Room, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please plan on attending. Dinner will be provided (PIZZA). Remember Math and Science are FUN! Call Dean or Barbara Steer, 879-5211 for more information.
