Subject: R.E.T.A.I.N. Conference Announce.
Author: John Berry at OSU Library
Date: 2/7/96 11:28 AM
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The 1996 R.E.T.A.I.N. Conference - Retention in Education for Today's
American Indian Nations will be held at the U. of AZ, Tucson, AZ on
April 20-23, 1996
VISION: To inspire unity of action between American Indian tribal
nations and higher education institutions in addressing retention
issues related to academic success of Native American college
students.
GOAL: To provide for the exchange of ideas and methods through
interactive forums w/ higher education retention researchers,
practitioners, planners; tribal higher education personnel and tribal
leaders; and American Indian students on retention strategies related
to Native American students in higher education.
CALL for PAPERS: Preference given to researchers who have written
papers which address retention strategies that affect Native American
college students. Selected presenters, Panels - group discussion.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Higher Education Administrators, Retention
Researchers, Practitioners and Planners, Tribal Higher Education,
Tribal Officials, and American Indian college students.
Paper submission deadline - March 15, 1996.
Notice of Selection - March 29, 1996
Preregistration Due - April 1, 1996
To submit papers: Contact Dr. G. Bruce Meyers, Assist. Dean of
Students, Native American Affairs - Nugent #203, U. of AZ, Tucson, AZ
85721 (520)621-3835, FAX (520)621-9880
e-mail: gmeyers@u.arizona.edu
FOR ATTENDEES: Contact Julia Mason (520)621-3835 or
e-mail to: Jmason@ccit.arizona.edu
FEES: Preregistration before April 1, 1996 $195.00
Registration after April 1, 1996 $225.00
Students $125.00
One Day $ 75.00
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Submitted to the NET by John Berry