10 JANUARY 1, 2002
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High school students are invited to attend a gathering at the
University of Oregon. You will have the opportunity to talk to
students and educators about admissions requirements, finan
cial aid, student housing, Native American organizations,
McNair Program for first generation college students and low
income students, undergraduate and graduate studies.
Monday, February 4
University of Oregon Long House
1606 Columbia Street in Eugene
Contact: Az Carmen at 541-346 0681.
Higher Education and Vocational Deadlines
July 1 Fall Term or Semester Feb. 1 Spring Term
Nov. 1 Winter or Spring Term April 1 Summer Term
Deadlines do not apply to open-enrollment Institutes for Adult Vocational Training applicants.
Please contact the Education Division to request an application at 1-503-879-2275; write at 9615
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347; or www.qrandronde.org
Tribal Youth Sponsorship Program
Youth Education Sponsorship (YE Sponsorship) program, formerly Summer
Sponsorship will begin in January 2002.
YE Sponsorship is a program which provides maximum funding of $200 to
enrolled Tribal members grades k-12, including home schooling one time per
year to participate in school and extra-curricular activities or programs.
You must request an application by contacting Chris Bailey at 800-422-0232
or 503-879-2101. Application must be returned completed in order to be pro
cessed. Please allow two weeks for processing.
Funding is available until depleted. Please note that requesting an applica
tion does not ensure funding and program will not register student for activity
program.
Summer Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering (ASE), are accepting appli
cations of high school students who are interested in gaining work experi
ence and on the job knowledge by working with professionals in science
and engineering over the summer for a duration of eight weeks. All ASE
participants will receive a $1,400 stipend and the possibility of high school
credits as well. The program is open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors
and the application deadline is January 17, 2002. If interested, please
contact Chris Bailey at 503-879-2101.
Residency Classification of Native Students
The State Board of High Education approved the adoption of a new Residency
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) that would grant residency classification to
students of specific federally recognized Tribes. This new rule became effective
for Fall Term 1998.
Native American students seeking residency classification under this OAR
should contact Larry E. Waddell, Residency Classification Officer, at the Uni
versity of Oregon, Office of Admissions Eugene, Oregon, 97403. Phone: 1-800-232-3825
or 541-346-3201.
Students seeking to be assessed resident tuition under the provisions of this
rule shall submit a photocopy of Tribal enrollment which documents current
Tribal membership or other official document or a letter that provides evidence
of current Tribal membership.
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 Education office or mail a copy of your grade
report to the Tribal Office yourself.
2. Students please notify the Educational Program of address changes and telephone number
changes.
3. If emergencies occur that affects your attendance notify the Education Program and College
IMMEDIATELY. (Tribal Education Office, College Business Office, College Financial Aid Office and
College Registrar's Office)
4. You must maintain 2.00 GPA and complete a minimum of 12 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 Education Program an OFFICIAL COPY of their transcripts. Tran
scripts 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 WILL BE MADE UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED.
6. Continuing students must file their Federal Financial Aid Forms by February 15. 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 an
"on againoff again" pattern 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 related reasons must obtain a
statement of Verification from their physician or health care provider identifying need to with
draw from school. Students must obtain a Statement of Release 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 AUDITEVALU
ATION completed Fall Term and provide a copy of the AuditEvaluation to the Tribal Education
Program.
Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education Program staff. We are here to
help provide assistance and support for you while you are attending school.
Winter Term Classes Begin January 7
Following is a list Chemeketa Community College Classes offered onsite in Grand
Ronde for Winter Term 2002:
Math Lab, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm
MTH 052 Intro to Algebra and Geometry
MTH 060 Introductory Algebra
MTH 070 Elementary Algebra
MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra
Writing Lab, Wednesday 5:30pm to 8:20pm
WR115 Introduction to Composition
WR121 English Composition
Computer Lab, Mod 3, Monday 5:30pm to 7:20pm
XBA9700N Typing I, (Basic Keyboarding) NON-CREDIT
Parenting, Monday 6:00pm to 8:20pm (January 7 to February 18)
XHD0661B Effective Parenting, NON-CREDIT
Poetry, Mod 3, Monday 6:00pm to 8:20pm.
ENG106 Introduction to Poetry
Cable Television (CTV) classes that can be viewed in C-rand Ronde.
BA251 Office Management, MWF 10:30am to 11:20am
BT084 Business English 1, TR 10:00am to 11:20am
BT085 Business English 2, MWF 9:30am to 10:20am
BT116 Office Procedures, TR 8:30am to 9:50am
BT120 Professional Communication Skills, TR l:30-3:20pm
CH105 Chemistry for Allied Health, MWF 1:30pm to 2:20pm
HST202 History of the United States, MWF 8:30am to 9:20am
MTH062 Business Applications Using Mathematics,
TR, 11:30am to 1:20pm
SSP112 Study Skills, MWF 12:30pm to 1:20pm
To register, call Chemeketa Community College at 1-800-398-6262.
Alaska Seabird Internships
Deadline: February 1, 2002.
Internship runs from May 12-September 30, 2002. Interns will assist tech
nicians with seabird productivity observations, seabird colony counts, distur
bance observations, beach watches, small mammal monitoring, PC data en
try and field camp logistics. Contact: Jodi Doster, AK Pen Nat'l Wildlife
Refuge, P.O. Box 277, King Salmon, AK. 99613. E-mail: jodidosterfws.gov.
Native American Nurse Program
Deadline: February 1, 2002.
The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Oregon
is a non-profit, women's organization interested in supporting the education
of Native Americans in the field of medicine by offering scholarships to those
men and women who are enrolled in the broad fields of medical study. Con
tact: Kathleen Goodfriend, P.O. Box 12228, Portland, OR. 97212. Phone:
503-355-5961. E-mail: kskgoodfriendhome.com.
Laurence R. Foster Memorial
Deadline: March 1, 2002.
Applicants for the Foster Memorial Scholarship must be seeking a career in
public health. Contact: Oregon Student Assistance Commission, 1500 Valley
River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR. 97401.
Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce
Deadline: May 12, 2002.
The Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce offers a $1,000 schol
arship available to students enrolled and attending an Oregon university or
college. Contact: Kelly Anne Millican, Scholarship Board, P.O. Box 502,
Clackamas, OR. 97015.
IBM Project View Program
Project View is a diversity recruitment program organized by IBM that
networks hiring managers together with competitive minorities and people
with disabilities from colleges and universities.
For more information, e-mail inquiry to: projviewus.ibm.com.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Education Trust Fund Scholarships
GRADUATE FULL-TIME and GRADUATE PART-TIME $10,000$5,000
UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME and PART-TIME $6,000$4,500$3,000
VOCATIONAL TRAINING FULL-TIME and PART-TIME $6,000$3,000
EULAPETTTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $7,000
The scholarships are renewable as long as the student meets minimum
academic requirements. Scholarship applications are available by contact
ing the Education Division. All applications are mailed out as requested
from January until deadline date of April 30 of each year. The completed
application must be received or postmarked by April 30.
These are competitive scholarships. Each scholarship application is re
viewed and ranked on a points basis. Applicants are rated on academic
merit, leadership and Tribal and community involvement. It is required
that applicants submit an essay with their application along with additional
documentation.
For additional information or an application please contact:
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Education Division
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232 ext 2275 or www.grandronde.org