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April 1994
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EDUCATION NEWS
Smoke Signals
ATTENTION!!
If you arc planning to attend Higher Education or
Adult Vocational Training, you must submit your
application by the following dates:
Summer Term, 1994: April 30, 1994
Fall Term, 1994: July 1, 1994
Winter Term, 1995: November 1, 1994
Due to increased enrollment in the Higher
Education Program, the current funding level cannot
address all student applications and cannot provide for
students' entire financial need. This has forced the
Education Program to establish a "Waiting List" for
those applyingtotheprogram.CurrentIy,theEducation
Program is not able to process Higher Education
applications until Fall Term, 1994.
Achievement & Recognition Nominations
Student Responsibilities
1. All students are responsible for having their grade reports
sent to the Tribal Education Program upon completion of
each term or semester. Either make arrangements with the
Registrar's Office to have them sent directly to the Tribe, or
mail them personally.
2. Please notify the Education Program of any address or
telephone number changes.
3. If emergencies occur which affect your attendance in
classes, notify the Education Program or the college
IMMEDIATELY. (Tribal Education Office, College Business
Office, College Financial Aid Office, and College Registrar's
office.)
4. You must maintain a 2.00 GPA and complete a minimum
of 12 credit hours per term or semester 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 Education Program an OFFICIAL COPY of
their transcripts. Transcripts must include the term of
probation and must show successful completion of 12 credit
hours earned with at least a 2.00 GPA. NO AWARD WELL
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
verification.
7. All students must sign a "Release of Information" form
regarding attendance, financial aid, transcripts, education
budgets, progress and grade reports.
8. It is your responsibility to remain in good academic
standing. If a student demonstrates "On-again off-again"
patterns of being placed on probationary status, they will be
placed on probationary status for one complete 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 reasons must obtain a Statement of Verification from
their physician or health care provider identifying their need
to withdraw from school. Students must also obtain a
Statement of Release from their physician identifying their
ability to return to school. Copies of the physician's statements
must be provided to the Tribal education Program.
10. Students entering their SENIOR year are required to
have a GRADUATION AUDITEVALUATION completed
Fall Term and provide a copy of it to the Tribal Education
Program.
Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education
staff.
Achievement & Recognition applications are
available through the Tribal Education Division, and are
designed to publicly recognize tribal youth in high school,
middle school, or elementary school who have participated
in school activities or have made some outstanding
accomplishments. Nominations for student recognition can
be made for the following activities: honor roll, honorable
mention, perfect attendance, most improved academically,
improved attendance, outstanding school projects,
outstanding involvement in student government, student
committees, culture clubs, Title V or JOM participation,
school newspaper, citizenship, and other student related
programs.
All students must complete an application which
includes the following information:
Child Care Provider Training
The Oregon Basics-I Health & Safety training will
be held at the Grand Ronde Community Center on April 14,
from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Topics include: Prevention of
communicable diseases, recognizing childabuse, recognizing
an ill child, preparing and handling food safely. Interested
persons may contact CeCe Kneeland at the tribal offices to
register for the class.
Child Development Committee
The Tribal Education Division will hold a meeting
to bring together interested individuals willing to serve on a
committee devoted to early child hood education. Contact
CeCe Kneeland for more information. The meeting will be
held April 12 from 5-6:30 P.M. at the Tribal Community
T,
Hi
Janice Hanson is the new Before & After School
Care Provider for the Tribe, held at the ' Grand
Ronde Grade School The hours are: 7:00 A.M. to
7:45A.M., and afterschool, 2:00P.M. to 5:30P.M.
Attention Continuing Students Or
Future Students
You need td file your Federal Financial Aid
Application for the 1994-95 school year immediately!
Financial Aid is allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thousands of applications are proccscd every year, so the
early applicants are the ones who are awarded the "best"
packages. If you have questions, contact Marion Mercier at
1-800-422-0232.
tribal roll number, name of their school, three letters of
recommendation from teachers, counselors, or school
principal, news clippings or articles in school newspaper
regarding student's accomplishments, personal letter from
student regarding family, school experience, and future
goals.
Ten high school students will be awarded $ 100, ten
junior highmiddle school students will be awarded $50, and
twenty elementary school students will be awarded $25.
All applications will be reviewed for completeness
and ranked by the Tribal Education Review Committee.
Deadline for submitting applications is May 1,
1994. For more information, please contact the Education
Offices at 1-800422-0232.
Native American Cultural
Awareness Week
The United Indian Students of Higher Education
(UISHE) at Portland State university invites American Indian
Artists to join us in celebrating UISHE's 20th anniversary by
participating in our Native American Cultural Awareness
WeekArtShowscheduledforMay2-25, 1994. Theartshow
provides an excellent opportunity for the students to share
with the public the fine work of American Indians. It is a way
to strengthen ties between our diverse communities and
promote cultural awareness.
This year's art show is very special because it marks
UISHE's 3rd annual art show and has received enthusiastic
response and support. Through this art show, American
Indian artists either display or sell their work. There are no
fees orcommission charged. UISHE andPSU Art Committee
will promote the show and will be highlighted among Native
American Cultural Awareness Week Activities.
UISHE welcomes all Native American artists
involved in the show to attend a reception, but it is not
required. Artists do not "work" at the art show. Arrangements
for display and pick up will be made in advance in conjunction
with Littman Gallery art committee and UISHE. The
reception begins at 5 :00 P.M. on May 5, and will end at 7:00
P.M., located at Littman Gallery, 2nd floor Smith Memorial
Center at PSU.
If you would like to participate:
1 . Notify us by phone of your intent to participate before April
15, 1994. Our phone number is (503) 725-5671.
2. Inventory the work you intend to show and mark it with
a price if you w ish to sell, or mark "NFS" if it is not for sale.
Three pieces maximum in any medium: beadwork, paintings,
sculpture, drawings, basketry, etc.
3. Include a description of item(s) with a brief artist profile.
Refreshments will be served so please come join us.
Education Program Report
1993 Summary
AVT
Total of Students: 23
Total Tribal Awards: $58,024
Average Award Per Year: $2,523
Average Award Per Term: $841
Average Age of Students: 3 1
Total Number of Graduates: 8
HIGHER ED
Total of Students: 38
Total Tribal Awards: $97,052
Average Award Per Year: $2,554
Average Award Per Term: $851
Total Number of Graduates: 3
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