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JDoiirt Stronach, Jackie Provost, Miss Grand Ronde Molly Rimer,
Joann Empey, and Darlene Aaron participated in the four-day TECA
Conference,
By Dean Azule
The Eighth Annual Tribal Education Contractor's Association Convention drew
over 200 participants from throughout the United States. Education Directors, Parent
Committee representatives, JOM Staff, Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training and
Adult Education Program representatives attend this year's convention.
The TECA Convention was held in Clackamas, Oregon at the Monarch Hotel and
was hosted by the nine Oregon Tribes. Highlighting this year's convention was Mr. Bob
Arnold, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Garry Martin, BIA Central Office, Higher
Education, Rodney Grant, celebrity and speaker, and Gerry Raining Bird, Interface Network.
Special efforts were taken to include sessions dealing with parent and student involvement.
JOM students from around the state participated in this year's activities.
Special keynote speakers included: Kanie St. Paul, NW Indian College, Floy
Pepper, Educator and Consultant, Clayton Small, Resource and Evaluation Center, Mark
Mercier, Chairman of the Grand Ronde Tribe.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was well-represented at TECA. In
attendance were representatives from the Tribal Education Committee, Tribal Council, and
Education Program staff.
The 1994 conference will be held in Montana, and hosted by the Salish-Kootenai
Tribe and College.
Job Announcement
TITLE: Higher EducationAdult Vocational Training Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Education Director
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 1993
SALARY: $17,000-$23,000
RESPONSIBILITIES: .
Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks m implementing
Tribal Higher Education, Adult Vocational Training and Education Trust Fund
Scholarship programs. Worhwithtribalmemters in: planiungducational objectives,
filing financial aid process, recruitment, and placement. Works with community
colleges, four year colleges and university programs in developing post-secondary
services for members. Works with tribal Education Committee in developing
educational foundations for future services and activities. Develops educational
reports for Tribal Council and appropriate funding agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S.B.A. degree and three years experience working in an educational setting with
program administration responsibilities.
Knowledge of financial aid application process. Familiarity with post secondary
programs pertaining to community colleges, four year colleges, and universities.
Awareness of college recruitment and placement process, Awareness of available
scholarship, resources, and grant programs for students.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; coordinate and
administer program services to meet overall objectives; identify funding resources and
scholarship programs; work toward resolving problems that may arise between
students and higher educational institutions; maintain effective working relationship
between schools, tribal programs, and educational agencies.
Possession or ability to obtain valid Oregon Driver's Licence.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Education and a combination of skills and abilities in working
with post secondary programs.
Familiarity in working with programs governed by federal regulations and contract
process.
Familiarity in working with tribal communities and Native American Programs as
they pertain to higher education.
TribalIndian preference applies.
Please send detailed resume, three letters of recommendation attesting to past
experience, and a copy of college transcripts to:
Barbara Mercier
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
ATTENTION!
If you plan to attend school, Higher Education, or Adult
Vocational Training during the 1993-94 school year, you must
submit your application to the tribal office by these dates:
Fall term 1993 deadline July 1, 1993
Winter term 1993 Nov. 1, 1993
Spring term 1994 February 28, 1994
Summer term 1994-April 30, 1994
Seeking Graduates
ABEGED Classes Resume
April 21 was the first day of Adult Basic Education Classes taught by Gayla
Tulensru at the Tribal Community Center. Classes are from 4:30 to 7:30 on the days listed
below. The location of the classes with an asterik () will be announced at a later time. There
is no charge for tribal members, non-tribal members interested in taking the class will be
charged $20 on a monthly basis. If interested call Gayla Tulensru at 879-2282.
May: 11, 12,13 M8, 19 20, 25, 26, 27
June: 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
It is almost that exciting time again when both parents and students are looking
ahead at the big day...GRADUATION DAY.
The Tribal Education Program would like to honor and recognize those who have
graduated from eighth grade, high school, received their GED, received and Associate's
degree, B.S., or B. A. Also, anyone who has received a certificate, licence, or has completed
their graduate work this year. Please contact the Tribal Education Program at 1-800-422-0232
or 879-5211. Ask for Shawn. Please send pictures, graduation announcements, and
short biography.