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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1993)
EDUCATION NEWS Parents as Partners in Career Planning The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde's Education Division is sponsoring a "Parents as Partners in Qireer Planning" workshop on Monday, December 6, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The workshop will be held in the Tribal Community Center in Grand Ronde. Focus of the workshop is targeted for JOM (Johnson 0Malley) Title V, parents, parent committees, and Indian Education staff who work with high school and junior high school aged children, and will prepare participants to lead parents in career planning groups. Participants will receive materials that focus on values and interests which are geared toward the year 2000 workforce. The session will help parents develop communication skills necessary to facilitate their children's career planning. Featured presenter is Ms. Heather Alberts, who is part of the Center for Educational Development staff and directs the New Frontiers Project, in Tucson, Arizona. New Frontiers isaSouthwest equity program that trains educators, students, and community members in preparing for a new future. Ms. Alberts has presented at conferences throughout Arizona, Nevada, California, and Texas. She has a Master's degree in Counselling and Guidance from the University of Virginia. The workshop is free, and open to all JOM, Indian Education programs, and parents. For more information or a registration form, contact Dean Azule in the Education department Scholarship Opportunities The Dr. Rosa Minoka Hill Fund assists in the placement through scholarships of capable, motivated Indian students in some of the nation's outstanding private college and preparatory secondary schools. Applications are made each year from September through December for entry during the following year. Interested students should apply during their 8th 9th, or 10th grade year of school. Parents, teachers, and students should contact: Dr. Rosa Minoka Hill Fund 1630 30th St., Suite 309 Boulder, Colorado 80301-1000 (303)492-3108 (303)492-9476 The Inter-tribal Timber Council is offering four (4) $ 1,500 scholarships to students seeking an education in the field of Natural Resources. Two will go to graduating high school seniors and two will go to students already attending an institution of higher education and studying Natural Resources. Inquiries and requests for applications should be directed to: Inter-tribal Timber Council Attn: Education Committee 4370 N.E. Halsey Street Portland, Oregon 97213 (503)282-4296 Student Advisory Committee A Student Advisory Committee hasbeen established Those who have been selected are: Peter Wakeland, OSU; Dana Leno, OSU; Shelby Olson, WOSC; Brian Mercier, U of O; and Camille Mercier, Linfield. Updates on committee activities in following months. Thanks to the students who have agreed to serve on the committee to help us identify how the Education Program and Education Committee can best provide services to the students. Thanks! Notice To Applicants The Education Department has several AVTHigher Education applications on file for tribal members who have not provided information or documents other than the application. The Program will no longer keep these applications current for longer than one academic year. The Education Program has current college catalogs, college planning books, financial aid and scholarship information booklets, and other resources available for review by tribal members. Feel free to stop by and browse through these materials. Also, ifyouplan toattend school, Higher Education, or Adult Vocational Training classes during the 1993-94 school year, you must submit your applicationtothe Education Program by the following dates: SPRING TERM, 1994-DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28, 1994 SUMMER TERM 1994-DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 1994 Thanks From Student To Tribal Education Program: I am writing to thank you for all the financial support I have received from the Tribe over the last few years. Besides helping to offset the cost of higher education, the scholarship has allowed me to concentrate on my studies instead of how to earn money. Myjunioryearwasatoughone. Afteradisappointing Fall Term, I was able to improve my grades for Winter Term. However, this spring I met my personal goal of achieving a B grade or better in each class. I am looking forward to maintaining these grades tlus year. Last summer I had an internship with Intel Corporation for my fourth consecutive summer. I am really excited about the work I have done. Thank you for the support you have given me. Sincerely, Chad Stryker Financial Aid Workshop If you are thinking about attending college but don't know where to begin, this workshop is foryou. It will cover the details of filing a Financial AidForm, something almost every student must do. It will be held at the Grand Ronde Community Center on Friday, December 10, from 9:00 A M. to noon. Please fill out the form below and mail it to the Education Program. Any questions may be directed to Shawn Hostler or Dean Azule at 1-800-422-0232. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER IS THIS WORK-RELATED? (YES NO) NAME OF EMPLOYER IS THIS FOR YOURSELF? (YES NO) JPNOT, WHO WOULD BETHE PERSON ATTENDING COLLEGE? YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL (9 10 1 1 12) OTHER (SPECIFY) Mail to: Education Program, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 9613 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 . - ' '. rtvj The Education Department and the Prevention Component of Alcohol A Drug put on a Halloween Dance and party for tribal youth. These girts came prepared. Student Responsibilities 1 . All students are responsible for having their grade reports sent to the Tribal Education Program upon completion of each termsemester. Either make arrangements with the Registrar's Office to have the reports sent directly to the Tribal Office, or mail a copy of your grade report to the Education Department yourself. 2. Students, please notify the Education Program of address changes and telephone number changes. 3. If emergendes occur that effectyour attendance, notify the Education Program and the college immediately. (Tribal Education Office, College Business Office, College Financial Aid Office, and College Registrar's Office.) 4. You must obtain a 2.00 GPA and complete a minimum of twelve credit hours per termsemester to be eligible for assistance. 5. Students who are placed on Probationary Status will not be awarded the following term until they have provided the EducationPrograman OFFICIAL COPYof their transcripts. Transcripts must include the term of probation and must show successful completion of twelve credit hours earned with at least a 2.00 GPA. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL THE TRANSCRIPTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED ! 6. Continuing students must file their Federal Financial Aid Forms by February 15, 1994. You must provide a copy of your application to the Education Program for filing information. 7. All students must sign a "Release of Information" form regarding attendance, financial aid transcripts, education budgets, and progress and grade reports. 8. It is your responsibility to remain in "good academic standing". If a student demonstrates "on againoff again patterns of being placed on Probationary Status, they will be placedonProbationary Status withtheTribeforone academic year. Failure to meet minimum academic requirements during this period will result in suspension. 9. Students who withdraw from school due to medical or health related reasons must obtaina Statement of Verification from their physician that identifies ability to return to school. Copies of physician's statements must be provided to the Education Program 10. Students entering their senior year are required to have a GRADUATION AUDITEVALUATION completed Fall Term and provide a copy of the auditevaluation to the Tribal Education Program Please keep in touch with the Tribal Education Program staff. We are here to provide support for you while you are attending school.
