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meeting_dates_Welcome to our Project Compass webspace. We are trying to keep you posted about our work; if you have questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Clare Exner
Linda McLaughlin
Reg Nnazor
Mike Carlos

Next Meeting April 28, 2008 - St. John Room in the Campus Center

2007-08 is a planning year grant funded by Nellie Mae for UMPI to investigate how the University can help Native American students achieve greater success in higher education.

Abstract

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This year we are working with a Community of Practice to investigate solutions to improve retention among Native American students. Community of Practice members include UMPI faculty, administrators, and staff as well as the Education Directors of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians.

The Community of Practice community_of_practice

During the year UMPI also connects with the Project Compass Learning Community which is composed of the 6 New England higher education institutions who have also received planning grants.

The Learning Community

Eastern Connecticut State University
Lyndon State College
Western Connecticut State University
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Bridgewater State College
University of Maine, Presque Isle

Minutes of Meetings:

Upcoming Meetings: meeting_dates_

We are compiling evidence about best practices in teaching/learning; in student support services and in organizational culture to support retention of Native American students. If you would like to know more about these or if you have items to contribute, please contact Linda McLaughlin.

Annotated Bibliography: retention_of_native_american_students_in_higher_education

Other Events

Campus-wide Discussion: November 14th, Alumni Room 2:30-3:30
General Article:

Academic Persistence Among Native American College Students which appeared in Journal of College Student Development

Aaron P. Jackson Steven A. Smith Curtis L. Hill

Discussion Notes from November 14th
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Native American Appreciation Day, December 8th

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