*not related to the general discussions of DL Oct 24, 2022. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College first of its kind in Minnesota to offer 4-year degree “Starting in January, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. FDLTCC is the first two-year educational institute in Minnesota to earn approval for such a degree.” https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/fond-du-lac-tribal-and-community-college-first-of-its-kind-in-minnesota-to-offer-4-year-degree
We have talked about it ( Houston Community College). I know our Coleman Campus ( Health/Medical), I think, will in January. Lone Star College does.
And I hope their employers treat them well and pay them appropriately. Not doing so, in some areas appears to have precipitated much of the current teacher crisis.
Just a shout-out for one of the schools I really like - a Community College that grew - serves primarily Navajo students. They were established as a CoCo, now offer 11 Bachelor's programs. https://www.dinecollege.edu/about_dc/about-dc/
I mention this college to people regularly and actually met someone week before last who once worked there. I just wish more people would enroll.
Sorry if I am butting in, these days can none Navajo(s)? attend the college? *sidenote - if each reservation that has a casino also had a college that offers affordable distance learning degrees??
Read this. “There is a small component of international and non-Navajo students who attend the school.“
Another one I like - same demographic is www.navajotech.edu -Navajo Technical University. Average Annual cost - $3.904. Their philosophy: "Through the teaching of Nitsáhákees (thinking), Nahátá (planning), Iína (implementing), and Siihasin (reflection), students acquire quality education in diverse fields, while preserving cultural values and gaining economic opportunities."
Why would they want to spend ONE SINGLE DOLLAR of the casino money helping the entire world. How much help did they get from people like me (white)? It's THEIR MONEY. I'm OK with that. They're not an International Charity. Let them help their own. As far as I know, from what I've read - the majority of students are Navajo but all others may attend. The only restriction I've read of is in Native arts. Non-Navajo people may take a 2-year Associate degree, but students in the 4-year program must be Navajo. I believe this has to do with the regulations that allow Navajo people to protect their arts and crafts. It is illegal to offer art or craft items termed "Navajo" if the maker / artist is not of Navajo origin. I think that's why there's a restriction on the four-year art /craft degrees. Reduces temptation, I guess.