The primary goal of the conference is to facilitate discussions,
recommendations and continued collaborative efforts among university and
college leaders nationwide on issues related to the retention of Native
American college students. Preference will be given to researchers who
have written papers which address retention strategies that affect Native
American college students. We are interested in retention studies
developed and supported by higher education institutions. Interactive
discussion methods that foster participation from the audience will be
used in the forums. We want methodologies developed by research scholars
and retention practitioners. The conference planners reserve the option
of grouping presenters with similar retention strategies. Refined
retention strategies and position papers based on conference
proceeding will be available after the conference.
Relevant topics may include but are not limited to the following:
Culturally based strategies
Student Run programs
Self Empowerment and Academic success
Overcoming testing bias
Demographic factors
Survival workshops
Cultural isolation/Institutional Support
Academic Satisfaction
Motivation/Role Models/ Inspirational Speakers
Talking Circles
Transfer programs-Community colleges to Univ.
Support for parent students
Scholarships, Emergency aid, loan programs
Student Peer Mentors
Bridge Programs-high school to college
Recruitment/Tracking models
Dorm residence wings/Theme houses
Group Study/Common courses
Please submit four copies of a 200 word summary and a 50 word,
camera ready abstract for the printed program and a copy of your
resume(s) to:
G. Bruce Meyers, Assistant Dean of Students
Native American Affairs - 203 Nugent Hall
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721
FAX (520) 621-9880 Email: gmeyers@u.arizona.edu
Timeline: February 14,1996-deadline for proposals; February 28,
1996-notice of selection; March 15, 1996-preregistration fee due.
For additional information contact Julia Mason at (520)621-3835 or at Email
address jmason@ccit.arizona.edu