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OverviewChoosing the right college is a big decision for most people. American Indian and Alaska Natives are no exception, but finding a college that offers a good educational program in their major plus a strong support system for tribal traditions makes that decision even more complex. This volume will help Native people clarify their postsecondary aspirations, improve their college choice, and increase their success in college. After a thorough examination of the issues that should be considered, Pavel and Inglebret present the different types of colleges available, programs and services to meet the special needs of Native students, and financial aid options. By answering many of the basic questions students have about going to college, Pavel and Inglebret help to demystify the process and encourage more Native students to pursue a college education. Special features include: -A list of colleges with Native American studies, and those most friendly to Native Americans' needs -A list of sources for financial aid, with contact information -Interviews with Native American students on all aspects of their college experiences -Suggestions for students on how to balance their new college experiences with their community and heritage Full Product DetailsAuthor: D. Michael Pavel , Ella InglebretPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Edition: Student's Guide ed. Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.709kg ISBN: 9780313329586ISBN 10: 0313329583 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 30 May 2007 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , General/trade , Secondary , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents"List of Figures and Tables xi Preface xiii 1. Profiles of Successful College Graduates 1 2. Where to Begin the Journey 10CHiXapkaid The Ancestral Experience of Higher Learning 10 Why Go to College? 15 Clarifying Aspirations, Intentions, and Vision 24 Helpful Resources 26 3. Financial Aid 28College Pricing and Financial Aid 28 Important Advice about Financial Aid 31 Working and Going to College 39 Debt Management Material 41 Scholarships 43 ""101 Tips from the Pros"" 46 Early Commitment Programs 57 Sources of Financial Aid 57 Final Comment 58 4. Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Well-Being 60CHiXapkaid Community Longing or Homesickness 60 You Say You Want to Party? 62 Cultivating Resilience 64 5. Getting Prepared to Ensure Success in College 77What Matters Most 77 Academic and Social Preparation 84 Matriculation and the Critical Periods 89 6. Develop Problem-Solving and Critical-Thinking Skills 93Problem Solving 93 Critical Thinking 101 7. Internet Resources 110General Web Sites Dedicated to Improving Postsecondary Access and Achievement 111 Web Sites Dedicated to Improving Native Postsecondary Access and Achievement 116 State-Supported Web Sites and Links to Assist Parents and Students 124 Conclusion 126 8. Exemplary Four-Year Institutions and Tribal Colleges and Universities 127Private Institutions 128 Public Four-Year Institutions 130 Public Research Universities 136 Tribal Colleges and Universities 140 9. The Circle of Success 150What Is Success? 150 The Journey of Success 152 The Core of the Circle of Success: Cultural Identity—It's Complex 152 Concentric Circle: Individual, Family, and Community 154 Concentric Circle: Tribal Nations 155 Transitioning into the Outer Circle: Preparing for College 156 The Outer Circle: The Journey through College 158 The Outer Circle Becomes Complete: Returning to Serve 159 Final Thought 160 10. More Profiles of Successful College Graduates 161Appendix A: Factors Underlying Native American Student Success—A Literature Review 179 Appendix B: Financial Aid Terminology 199 Notes 223 References 229 Index 237"Reviews<p> Pavel and Inglebret offer a practical guide for American Indian and Alaska Native people of all ages who are interested in successfully getting a college degree. Coverage includes profiles of three successful college students talking about success; American Indian and Alaska Native worldviews and postsecondary access and achievement; financial aid; maintaining spiritual, mental, and physical well-being; getting prepared to ensure success in college; developing problem-solving and critical- thinking skills; internet resources; exemplary four-year institutions with a holistic approach to Native student recruitment and achievement, and tribal colleges and universities; the circular journey of college success, centered on cultural identity as the core of student success; and additional student profiles describing individual students' successful college experiences. - <p>Reference & Research Book News This volume will help Native people clarify their postsecondary aspirations, improve their college choice, and increase their success in college. After a thorough examination of the issues that should be considered, Pavel and Inglebret present the different types of colleges available, programs and services to meet the special needs of Native students, and financial aid options. By answering many of the basic questions students have about going to college, Pavel and Inglebret help to demystify the process and encourage more Native students to pursue a college education. -National Indian Education Association Author InformationD. Michael Pavel (CHiXapkaid, ancestral name Snokomish, tribal affiliation) Associate Professor of Higher Education at Washington State University, is nationally renown researcher on issues dealing with American Indian and Alaska Native access and achievement in higher education. He is an enrolled member of the Skokomish Nation and active traditional bearer. A frequent speakers at events across the country, Dr. Pavel is married to Susan Pavel and has two sons, Kaid'dub and Akea. Ella Inglebret is Assistant Professor of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Washington State University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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