The Ninth Moon
(Yey^thokwas W^hni tale)
We Send Our Children Off to College
CNM Native American Task Team
~2011~
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 Yolanda Pacheco, Associate Director
(Fort Mojave/Quechan/Acoma Pueblo)
 Dorothea (Dee) Bluehorse, Lead Tribal
Liaison/Academic Advisor Technician (Navajo)
 Joe Skenandore, Tribal Liaison/Academic
Advisor (Oneida/Luiseno)
 Daniel Colón, Tribal Liaison/Academic Advisor
(Garifuna)
 Illustration Courtesy: Duane Cline, 2003
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Native American Task Team
(Past, Present, Future, Outreach)
 Collaborative Service Model (Goals)
 High School vs. College (Getting Started)
 Questions & Answers
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All
Students
Native
American
Percentage
Spring
2011
Fall
2010
Fall
2009
Fall
2008
Fall
2007
Fall
2006
Fall
2005
Fall
2004
Fall
2003
Fall
2002
Fall
2001
Fall
2000
Fall
1997
28,834
29,948
27,999
24,870
22,759
22,615
22,107
22,927
20,077
20,056
18,833
17,265
16,156
2,012
2,101
2,009
1,792
1,631
1,537
1,647
1,604
1,547
1,381
1,376
1,243
922
7.0
7.0
7.2
7.2
7.2
6.8
7.1
7.0
7.0
6.9
7.3
7.2
5.7
Fall 2010
Female
Full Time
514
Part Time
N
708
Total #
of Students
1,222
Fall 2006
Male
345
532
2
877
Total
859
1,240
2
2,101
Full Time
Part Time
Total #
of Students
Female
354
606
960
Male
226
351
577
Total
580
957
1,537
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Jicarilla Apache
Shiprock
Taos Pueblo
ENIPC (8 Northern Pueblos)
Jemez Pueblo
Crownpoint
Tohatchi
Cuba
Window Rock (AZ)
Cochiti Pueblo
Santo Domingo Pueblo
San Felipe Pueblo
Zuni Pueblo
Thoreau
Laguna /Acoma Pueblo
Santa Ana Pueblo
Isleta Pueblo
To’hajillee
Alamo/Navajo
Mescalero Apache
Hopi (AZ)
White Mountain Apache (AZ)
San Carlos Apache (AZ)
*Outreach covered 22 of 23 Tribes in NM.
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 New Mexico Tribal Higher Education Commission
-Associate Member
 National Indian Education Association
-Planning Board Sub-Committee Member
 Albuquerque Indian Health Board Area
-Post Secondary Member
 APS Indian Education Committee
-Dual Credit & College Outreach
 American Indian Day at NM State Legislature
-CNM Representation for Native American Outreach
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
A place where students
can meet, study or relax.

Retention studies show
that a “home away from
home” can provide a
sense of community for
students away from their
families.

Provides access to
scholarship info &
assistance.

An intro to resources such
as tutoring & career
development.

An intro about other helpful
organizations both within &
outside of CNM.
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
Welcome Day (Summer)

“Show Me the Money”
Workshops

National Indian Heritage
Day (Fall)

“Transferring Made Easy”
Workshops

Native American
Resource Open House
(Spring)

Native American listserv
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American Indian Science & Engineering Society
(AISES) and Native American Student Club (NASC)
can help to develop the sense of community among
students, as well as providing exposure to role models
and mentors from the community.

Student leadership opportunities can be provided
directly by Native American Student Services programs,
or through participation in groups which provide these
activities as part of their regular services, such as AISES
and Phi Theta Kappa.
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
Anthropology 2231
(North American Indians)

Anthropology 2238
(Cultures of the SW)

Native American Studies
(CST 2253)

English Speakers of
Other Languages (ESOL)

Native American cultural
studies and literature
classes taught using all
Native authors help
students to discover the
academic and creative
achievements of Native
people who can serve as
role models and inspire
them to set high goals.
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Set up your student computer account. This is
how you will conduct all school business.
 Complete your new student orientation, which
includes how to register for classes.
 Read the catalog, and see your advisor if you
have questions about your classes or major.
 Check your financial aid-- is it ready, and will it pay
for your tuition and books?
 Register for classes, then purchase books and
supplies– check prices online to estimate costs.
 Get a parking sticker for your car, if you need to.
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Go to each class, get the syllabus and read it carefully–
these are the rules that the instructor requires of you.
 Make sure you understand the attendance policy and how
your assignments will be graded.
 Find out where and when tutoring services are available, if
you think that you may need help with any subjects.
 You may want to join or start a study group, because
studying with others helps many students to learn outside
of class.
 Don’t be afraid to ask the instructor for help after class or
during office hours—they are there to help you learn.
 Find a good place to study– some students need a quiet
place, while others like to be in a group.
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We appreciate your presence and
Wish you a safe trip home.