March 1, 1998
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The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Education Division and
Chemeketa Community College will offer classes beginning March 30, 1998.
Finals week is June 8-11. Memorial Day holiday is May 25.
MONDAY
English Comp, WR121, 5:30-8:30, $107
English Comp, WR122, 5:30-8:30, $107
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Intro to Algebra & Geometry, 5:30-7:30, $105
Intro to Algebra, MTH060, 5:30-7:30, $140
Elem Algebra, MTH070, 5:30-7:30, $140
Interm Algebra, MTH095, 5:30-7:30, $140
WEDNESDAY
Fund Speechs, SP 101, 5:30-8:30, $105
Bus & Prof Speaking, SP130, 5:30-8:30, $105
THURSDAY
Intro Microcomputers, CS101, 5:30-8:30, $117
CTV LIVE CABLE BROADCAST CUSSES
Chem Allied Health, MWF, 11:30-12:20, $183
Study Skills, HD112, MWF, 12:30-1:20, $105
History US, HST203, MWF, 8:30-9:20, $105
Intro Algebra, MTH060, TTH, 11:30-12:20, $140
Bus English I, OA084, TTH, 10:00-11:20, $105
Bus English II, OA085, MWF, 9:30-10:20, $105
Office Procedures, OA116, TTH, 8:30-9:50, $105
Writing Skills, WR040, MWF, 10:30-11:20, $105
Intro World Lit, ENG109, M, 6:00-8:50, $105
Tuition fees listed do not reflect books expenses. Books can be purchased at the
Chemeketa campuses. Tribal members wishing to enroll in these classes need to complete
a SHORT TERM TRAINING APPLICATION prior to the enrolling. You will also need to com
plete a Chemeketa Community College, Spring Term '98, registration form, which you can
do the first night of class. Short Term Training applications can be obtained by calling Tribal
Education Office at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275. All classes will be conducted in the Tribal
Education Center classroom or upstairs in the Molalla classroom.
Continuing your success
By Gayla Tulensru, Adult Ed. Coordinator
In the past month, several former students and
clients have dropped in to let me know how they
are doing. I would like to say "Thank you," since
this' one of the many high points of my job.
A persons' continued success is a major goal of
adult education. It is the idea behind the concept
of "Life Long Learning," life skills, and skill de
velopment. I would also like to add a reminder that the Adult
Education Program includes a broad range of skill
building opportunities. An example of the ser
vices our program can cover include:
Bus passes for travel to GED classes.
Fees for GED test tuition and required supplies.
Fees for classes which develop skills such as
writing and math.
Fees for classes, seminars and workshops which
improve job skills and opportunities.
Fees for self improvement classes or classes
which help develop life skills.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: A per
son must be an adult of at least 16 years of age, a
member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde Tribe and have a completed Adult Educa
tion application on file. You may request an appli
cation by writing or calling the Tribe's Adult Edu
cation program at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2282 or
879-2282.
JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION: I will be
out of the office the week of March 2. Our secre
tary Hollie Larsen will be able to sign you up for
classes and send applications. I will also be check
ing in on a regular basis.
CHANGE IN WORK SCHEDULE: Due to cli
ent requests for extended hours, the Adult Educa
tion Coordinator work hours have been changed
to 10 hour days on Tuesday through Friday. This
started February 17 and means that I will be avail
able during evening GED classes and by appoint
ment from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fri
days. Mondays are also available by appointment
in the event of client schedule conflicts.
For additional information, please call Gayla
Tulensru at 1-800-422-0232 or 879-2282.
Pick a college on the Internet!
You can "tour" colleges from the comfort of home.
Internet and videos can help parents and teens make
decisions. Touring college campuses has become a
rite of passage for parents and college bound stu
dents. But if time and budget considerations make a
traditional tour impractical, there are other ways to
get a feel for colleges. Now you can take "virtual"
college tours thanks to the Internet. If you do not
have access in your home, the local high school or
library may have Internet access. Some of the Tribal
offices also have access.
Some Internet web page listings are as follows:
look for specific College or University name list
ings at www.mit.edu:8001peoplecdmello
univ.html. Or simulate a real visit from the comfort
of your home through "Campus Tours" at
vmw.campus-tours.com. and you'll find interactive
maps, still images and text with more to come.
If you do not have Internet access, there are more
than 400 professionally produced college videos
available. Check with your high school or your
local library for availability. If you are currently
attending high school in the area and would like to
visit a campus in person, please call the Tribal Edu
cation office at 879-2284 to schedule a campus tour.
Financial aid applications due
NOW IS THE TIME to complete the Federal Fi
nancial Aid Application. Students in the Tribal Edu
cation Program are required to submit copies of
their application each academic year by February
15. Federal student funding is allocated out "first
come, first serve," so the earlier you file the better
your funding package could be. Even if you think
you will not be eligible for Federal Aid you are
required to apply in order to be determined eli
gible for the tribal program. It is mandatory to
both the Tribal Higher Education and the Adult Vo
cational Training that students file for Federal Fi
nancial Aid every academic year.
Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship appli
cations are still available for full or part time.
Scholarships range from $3000 to $7000. Call
Marion Mercier at 879-2284.
GED CLASSES
Grand Ronde GED classes, co-sponsored with
the Tribe and Chemeketa Community College, are
available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7
p.m. Classes will end on March 17 for spring break
and begin again on Tuesday, March 31. Additional
tutoring is also available for Grand Ronde tribal
members by scheduling an appointment with Gayla
Tulensru at 879-2282.
MOCCASIN MAKING CLASSES
Grand Ronde: Classes will begin on Saturday,
March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes will be
held in the classroom of the Education Training
Building at 28840 Salmon River Highway.
Class dates are scheduled for Saturdays, March
7, through Aprilll. To be eligible for the classes,
you must be a Grand Ronde tribal member who is
at least 16 years of age.
Salem: More participants are needed to signed
up in order to have Moccasin Making Classes in
Salem. Interested people please call Gayla
Tulensru at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2282.
DRUM MAKING CLASSES
Registration is open for drum making classes in
the Grand Ronde, Salem, Eugene, and Portland
areas. Tentative dates for the Portland and Eu
gene classes are targeted for late March or April.
Supplies are included for Grand Ronde tribal mem
bers, ages 16 and above. Although on-site regis
tration may be possible, priority will be given to
those who have signed up in advance. Proof of
age and tribal identity will be required for those
who register on site. If you are interested in at
tending these classes, please call at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2282 or 879-2282.
OSU Class offered in Spring
In collaboration with Oregon State University,
the Tribal Education Division will be offering
NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AND
OREGON TRIBES, ES 345 (3 credits), cost is
$360 per Spring Term 1998. Class will be held on
Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Educa
tion Division classroom.
This course is in Native American history, po
litical and social relations, with an emphasis on Na
tive life in the United States 1871 to present. Course
objective is to provide an interdisciplinary exami
nation of issues, events, and discrimination shap
ing the lives of Native Americans, and how Native
experience intersects with that of other ethnic
groups. To sign up please contact Hollie at 879
2275. All participants will need to complete an
OSU registration form.
Essay contest for tribal teens
The Circle of Life Essay Program 1998 is accept
ing American Indian student essays (grades 7-12).
Students are urged to write about their values that
guide them throughout their lives. The contest is
sponsored by the American Indian Science and Engi
neering Society (AISES). All of the winning essays
will be published in the Winds of Change magazine.
The top eight students whose essays most clearly
express the moral, ethical, and spiritual responsibili
ties by which a person lives will be awarded one of the
following prizes: Top Essay - $1000 Scholarship
$200 cash; Runner Up - $500 Scholarship $200
cash; Next Six -$100 cash.
REQUIREMENTS: Submit two copies of the essay
and Include your name, address and phone number,
and the name of your school and grade level. The
deadline to submit your essay is APRIL 1,1998. Send
all information to Sandra Waiters, 5325 Lee Circle,
Excelsior, MN 55331 or FAX to 612-954-4112.