tru aboriginal planning priorities december 18, 2013 nathan matthew
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TRU Aboriginal Planning Priorities
December 18, 2013Nathan Matthew
University of Choice
A Strategic Plan commitment to be:
“The University of Choice for Aboriginal Students and First Nations”
Academic Plan
TRU students will engage in local, global, and Aboriginal cultural understanding
Enrolment
• Recruitment• Orientation• SD73 Transition Day
Retention
• ResearchResearch Chair, Aboriginal Maternal &
Child HealthRetention
• Communication– Website– Facebook
• Support services
Success
• Tutoring• Mentorship• TRU Start
Indigenization
Ceremony• Convocation
BlessingDrum song
• Recognition of traditional territory• Artwork• Flags• Faculty Handbook
Indigenization
EventsAboriginal Awareness WeekReconciliation DayInternational DaysElders LunchAboriginal themed conferences
Aboriginal Faculty, Administration members
Relevant Program Development
Partnerships/Agreements with Aboriginal communities & organizations• Community engagement
Services• Coordination• Life Skills• Transitions• Counseling
Relevant Program Development
• Tutoring• Elders• Wellness• Lunch Wednesdays• Emergency funding
Relevant Program Development
COURSES• First Nations languages• Economics• Nursing• Trades & Technology• Indigenous Leadership (in progress)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Relevant Program Development
COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS• Open Learning Centres• Community-based programs
Strategic Directions
EnrolmentRetentionRelationships/agreementsAboriginal facultySustainable funding
Kukstemc!
• Comments?• Questions?