The Renaissance of American Indian Higher Education

Documents the development and growth of centers of excellence at Tribal Colleges and Universities in the U.S. through a program supported by the Native American Higher Education Initiative, a W.W. Kellogg Foundation Project.

Maenette K.P. A Benham, Wayne J. Stein

Contents: G.E. Gipp, Foreword. H. Mann, Prologue. Part I: Introduction.M.K.P. Benham, The Journey of the Native American Higher Education Initiative and Tribal Colleges and Universities. W.J. Stein, Developmental Action for Implementing an Indigenous College: Philosophical Foundations and Pragmatic Steps. J. Shanley, Limitations and Alternatives to Developing a Tribally Controlled College. Part II: Mapping the Trail: Charting the Future.W.J. Stein, J. Shanley, T. Sanchez, The Effect of the Native American Higher Education Initiative on Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities: Focus on Governance and Finance. J. Barden, Tribal Colleges and Universities Building Community: Education, Social, Cultural, and Economic Development. R. Nichols, G. Monette, Linking Tribal Colleges and Mainstream Institutions: Fundamental Tensions and Lessons Learned. P. Boyer, Building Tribal Communities: Defining the Mission and Measuring the Outcomes of Tribal Colleges. Part III: Nurturing and Advocating Spirit and Voice.V. Johnson, M.K.P. Benham, M.J. VanAlstine, Native Leadership: Advocacy for Transformation, Culture, Community, and Sovereignty. M.K.P. Benham, H. Mann, Culture and Language Matters: Defining, Implementing, and Evaluating. D.M. Pavel, C. Larimore, M.J. VanAlstine, A Gift to All Children: Native Teacher Preparation. Part IV: Extending the Reach of Tribal Colleges and Universities.A.M. Ortiz, I. H. Runner, Student Access, Retention, and Success: Models of Inclusion and Support. J.W. Tippeconnic III, S. McKinney, Native Faculty: Scholarship and Development. M. O'Donnell, M. Mitchell, A. Anderson, L. Lambert, D. Burland, K. Barber, Information Technology and Tribal Colleges and Universities: Moving Into the 21st Century.