Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/21
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Target Audience:The target audience of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project is the student population enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College. Little Priest Tribal College is located on the Winnebago Indian reservation in Thurston County in northeast Nebraska. Thurston County is entirely rural (no community in the county has a population more than 1200 people) and is also one of the poorest counties in the state and/or nation. Thurston County's 7,223 residents1 are 58.4 percent Native American, compared to a statewide population that is just 1.4% Native American. According to the 2020 census, the village of Winnebago, with 916 people, is the 126th most populated city in the state of Nebraska out of 580 cities.2 Within the community of Winnebago, the percentage of Native Americans approaches ninety percent.3 The four year average poverty rate for the county is 25.3% which is more than double Nebraska's statewide rate of 11.4% over the same term.4 Median household income of $42,979 is just 80% of the statewide median income of $54,384.1,4 Although the County's unemployment rate of 5.1% is only slightly higher than national rates, it remains more than two and a half times the statewide unemployment rate for the State of Nebraska (2.7%).5 In the summer of 2021, 53 students were enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College. The Institutional Research office reported that this undergraduate student cohort consisted of 83% American Indian or Alaska Native students and 11% White students. 85% of students at Little Priest Tribal College were residents of the state of Nebraska, while 15% maintained out-of-state residency. The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course was offered as part of the Summer semester schedule in 2018, 2019, and 2021. The course consists of formal online instruction and a week-long field study at sites of cultural and natural significance. In 2018, seven students and four facilitators participated in the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class which retraced the HoChunk Trail of Tears through South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Fifteen Little Priest Tribal College staff, faculty, and student family members attended the student presentations at the end of the class. In 2019, nine undergraduate students and 5 facilitators participated in the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class that explored the Desert Southwest including the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Mesa Verde National Park, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Eighteen Little Priest Tribal College staff, faculty, and student family members attended the student presentations at the end of the class. In 2021, six students and three facilitators participated in the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class which traveled to the Land of the Lakota and explored the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Fourteen Little Priest Tribal College staff, faculty, and student family members attended the student presentations at the end of the class. 1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2017 Population Estimate (2017), QuickFacts Thurston County, Nebraska. Retrieved from [https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/thurstoncountynebraska/PST045216]. 2 Winnebago Demographics Survey (2020). Retrieved from [https://www.nebraska-demographics.com/winnebago-demographics]. 3City-Data (2015). Retrieved from [http://www.city-data.com/]. 4 U.S. Census Bureau (2016), QuickFacts Nebraska. Retrieved from [https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/NE]. 5 Nebraska Department of Labor (2017), Nebraska Workforce Trends. Retrieved from [https://dol.nebraska.gov/webdocs/Resources/Trends/January%202017/Trends_Jan2017_FINAL.pdf]. Changes/Problems:Little Priest Tribal College was not able to offer the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course during the Summer 2020 semester because of campus closure and various travel restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The course was offered in the Summer 2021 semester in its original format as a face-to-face class which allowed the Project Director to meet all of the grant requirements as originally defined. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?A presentation focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum was developed in the Summer of 2021. This presentation focuses on funding, planning, and delivering culturally relevant research opportunities through field study experiences. Developing relationships with 1862 partners was also discussed. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class are disseminated in several ways, including: a presentation during student orientation in the fall and spring semesters that highlights previous Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage classes to recruit students for upcoming classes; fliers emailed to students and posted on campus encouraging students to register for the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class; advertising the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class in the LPTC Scout, Little Priest Tribal College's student newsletter; an open house upon conclusion of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class in which members of the Little Priest Tribal College and Winnebago communities are invited to view the students' class presentations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
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Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project aims to enhance the quantitative, scientific, and technological literacy of Little Priest Tribal College students and faculty to foster the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska's capacity for addressing scientific and technological issues through local research initiatives. This project is important because American Indian students are underrepresented in all STEM fields, thereby leaving a paucity of STEM researchers on the reservation. Building on prior efforts to integrate cultural ways of knowing into STEM offerings, this project will increase student interest in research through hands-on learning opportunities at locations of historical and cultural importance to Native peoples. The project allowed faculty to develop a three credit course that integrated traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, and cultural and environmental awareness through domestic travel experiences. As a result of participating in this course, students are better able to engage in oral and written discussion and evaluation of: the fundamental themes of Native culture and heritage under study; the major aspects of North American and global geography and how geography influenced the course of tribal histories under study; the major time periods under study; the interaction of various forces of cultures and natural environments under study and how these interactions influenced the future development of the tribe; the use of land and natural resources in the development of the tribe under study; the scientific, engineering, mathematical, and technical applications used by the tribe under study. During the period of performance, the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course was offered during three semesters. In May 2018, seven students retraced the HoChunk Trail of Tears through South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. In May 2019, nine students explored the Desert Southwest including the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Mesa Verde National Park, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. In May 2021, six students traveled to the Land of the Lakota and explored the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The accomplishments of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project during the current reporting period include the following: GOAL 1: Increase awareness of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest to Native peoples. Objective 1: Students will create a presentation that illustrates their ability to critique historical issues and interpretations, analyze historical data, and present informed conclusions regarding these data from a variety of perspectives, including various Native American perspectives. Activity: Students enrolled in the course utilized PowerPoint to present their research to the Little Priest Tribal College and Winnebago community. This activity resulted in improved presentation skills and increased knowledge of the Lakota Culture and the Black Hills Region of South Dakota. Objective 2: Students will contribute meaningful cultural and natural observations and interpretations to the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course webpage. Activity: Students enrolled in the course participated in eight class discussions within the Canvas learning management system. These guided discussions allowed students to improve their research and communication skills using technology, such as iPads, to document their experience through photographs and video. Goal 2: Develop research-oriented curricula that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness. Objective 1: One course will be developed that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness through domestic travel experiences. Activity: A three credit Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage: Land of the Lakota course was created to increase student interest in researching and preserving Native culture and heritage through exploration and study of the Black Hills region of South Dakota. This activity resulted in a deeper understanding of the Lakota culture and an increased knowledge of the connection of the Lakota people to the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The course was assessed using the approved 4-column model of assessment. For most activities, four out of six students achieved an 80% proficiency with two students reaching proficiencies of 98%. Each of the six students completed presentations that illustrated the connection between the land, the Lakota people, and themselves. Objective 2: One professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be developed and presented by August 2019. Activity: A presentation focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum was developed by the Project Director in Summer 2021. Goal 3: Build a cooperative research partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) faculty. Objective 1: LPTC students will visit the UNL campus to explore educational and research opportunities during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. Activity: Due to Covid-19 campus closures and travel restrictions, students were not able to visit the UNL campus. However, students were invited to participate in a STEM Career Fair organized by UNL in Fall 2021. Objective 2: One UNL faculty member will assist with the development of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. Activity: Two faculty members from UNL assisted with the development of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course by contributing research articles and co-facilitating the course during site visits in 2018 and 2019. Faculty members were not available to co-facilitate the course in 2021.
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Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
Outputs
Target Audience:The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project was developed to: increase awareness of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest to Native peoples; develop research-oriented curricula that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness; and build a cooperative research partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty. Approximately ten Little Priest Tribal College students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to register for this class and join 3 faculty members as they embark on a study of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest. Changes/Problems:Little Priest Tribal College was not able to offer the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course during the Summer 2020 semester because of campus closure, the switch to online classes, and various travel restrictions. LPTC requested a no-cost extension with a new project closing date of August 31, 2021. This will give the Project Director adequate time to offer the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course during the Summer 2021 semester as face-to-face classes resume and travel restrictions are lifted. In addition, research garden space for student projects will be secured with fencing to meet the objectives of the project and increase the number of students participating in hands-on research at Little Priest Tribal College. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?A faculty professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be conducted during the Spring 2021 semester. This workshop will focus on funding, planning, and delivering culturally relevant research opportunities both on and off campus. Developing relationships with 1862 partners will also be discussed. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class are disseminated in several ways, including: 1. a presentation during student orientation in the fall and spring semesters that highlights previous Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage classes to recruit students for upcoming classes; 2. fliers emailed to students and posted on campus encouraging students to register for the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class; 3. advertising the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class in the LPTC Scout, LPTC's student newsletter; 4. an open house upon conclusion of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class in which members of the LPTC and Winnebago communities are invited to view the students' class presentations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Under the no-cost extension granted to LPTC, the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class that was planned for the Summer 2020 semester will be held during the Summer 2021 semester as students resume face-to-face classes on campus, travel restrictions are relaxed, and parks are reopened. The faculty professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be conducted during the Spring 2021 semester. Opportunities for cooperative research activities between faculty and students will be highlighted in conjunction with the hoop house garden areas. Improvements to the LPTC hoop house and garden areas that began during late summer 2019 will continue through August 2021. The area enclosing the hoop house will be expanded by adding to the existing fenced perimeter allowing for increased student research opportunities with native and nonnative plants used by various tribes for food and medicine.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Project Director and key Little Priest Tribal College faculty developed the itinerary for the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class in February 2020 and planned to offer the class during the Summer 2020 semester. The class included informal on-site instruction at sites of historical and cultural importance including: Wounded Knee National Historic Site, SD; Devils Tower, SD; Bear Butte State Park, SD, Black Elk Peak, SD; Crazy Horse Memorial, SD; Wind Cave National Park, SD; and Badlands National Park, SD. The objectives of the class were to be accomplished through online course instruction through the LPTC learning management system including class assignments, blogging, and student presentations.
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Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project was developed in order to: increase awareness of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest to Native peoples; develop research-oriented curricula that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness; and build a cooperative research partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) faculty. Nine undergraduate students and 5 facilitators participated in the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class offered in the Summer 2019 semester at Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC). Eighteen LPTC staff, student, and faculty members attended the student presentation at the end of the class. The objectives of the course were accomplished through online course instruction through the LPTC learning management system which included class assignments, blogging, student presentations, and informal on-site instruction as students traveled to sites of historical and cultural importance including: the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Eads, Co; Mesa Verde National Park; Chaco Culture National Historical Park; and Santa Fe, NM. In addition, improvements made to the campus hoop house and experiential learning gardens will allow faculty to engage all LPTC students in research opportunities in conjunction with science laboratories or as extracurricular projects. Changes/Problems:Although enrollment increased in the second year of the course by two students, enrollment was lower than anticipated. We expected that increased exposure to the course through emails, fliers, and presentations to students would help to fill the course with 15 students but only 9 students enrolled in the Summer 2019 course. Some reasons for low enrollments may be the length of the course, as students were required to travel for 7 days. Although student presentations illustrate the interest in this type of course, the itinerary may need to be shortened in future semesters to potentially increase student participation. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?A faculty professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be conducted during the Spring 2020 semester. This workshop will focus on funding, planning, and delivering culturally relevant research opportunities both on and off campus. Developing relationships with 1862 partners will also be discussed. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?A presentation that highlighted the Summer 2018 Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class and introduced students to the Summer 2019 class was made during the Spring 2019 student orientation event. Multiple emails and fliers were sent to students throughout the Spring 2019 semester to encourage them to sign up for the Summer 2019 class. The Summer 2019 course was also advertised in the LPTC Scout, LPTC's student newsletter. Members of the LPTC and Winnebago community were invited to attend the student presentations at the end of the course. Students were also required to post to a class Facebook page and/or Twitter page, which highlighted student research and perspectives during the site visits. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The faculty professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be conducted during the Spring 2020 semester. Opportunities for cooperative research activities between faculty and students will be highlighted in conjunction with the hoop house garden areas. Under the no-cost extension granted to LPTC, improvements to the LPTC hoop house and garden areas that began during late summer 2019 will continue through August 2020. The area enclosing the hoop house will be expanded by adding to the existing fenced perimeter allowing for increased student research opportunities with native and nonnative plants used by various tribes for food and medicine.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project aims to enhance the quantitative, scientific, and technological literacy of Little Priest Tribal College students and faculty to foster the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska's capacity for addressing the scientific and technological issues that will sustain the reservation through local research initiatives. This project is important because American Indian students are underrepresented in all STEM fields, thereby leaving a paucity of STEM researchers on the reservation. Building on prior efforts to integrate cultural ways of knowing into STEM offerings, this project will increase student interest in research through hands-on learning opportunities at locations of historical and cultural importance to Native peoples. The project will develop a research infrastructure at LPTC by incorporating course-based research experiences with the assistance of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The second year of the project allowed faculty to modify the existing Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course that integrated traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness through domestic travel experiences. Students enrolled in the course during the Summer 2019 semester developed a greater understanding of the indigenous peoples and places of Colorado and the Desert Southwest. As a result of participating in this course, students were able to engage in oral and written discussion and evaluation of: 1. the fundamental themes of Native culture and heritage under study; 2. the major aspects of North American and global geography and how geography influenced the course of tribal histories under study; 3. the major time periods under study; 4. the interaction of various forces of cultures and natural environments under study and how these interactions influenced the future development of the tribe; 5. the use of land and natural resources in the development of the tribe under study; 6. the scientific, engineering, mathematical, and technical applications used by the tribe under study. The accomplishments of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project during this reporting period included the following: GOAL 1: Increase awareness of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest to Native peoples. Objective 1: Students will create a presentation that illustrates their ability to critique historical issues and interpretations, analyze historical data, and present informed conclusions regarding these data from a variety of perspectives, including various Native American perspectives. Activity: Students enrolled in the course created powerpoint presentations and presented their research to the LPTC and Winnebago community. This activity resulted in improved research and presentation skills as well as increased knowledge of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people living along Sand Creek in southeastern Colorado and the ancestral Pueblo people of Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon. Objective 2: Students will contribute meaningful cultural and natural observations and interpretations to the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course webpage. Activity: Students enrolled in the course created a blog with pictures and videos of the activities/sites and posted to the class Facebook and/or Twitter page. This activity allowed students to improve their research and communication skills using technology, such as iPads, to document their experience. Goal 2: Develop research-oriented curricula that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness. Objective 1: One course will be developed that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness through domestic travel experiences. Activity: A three credit Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course, created in Year 1, was modified to offer an experience aimed to increase student interest in researching and preserving Native culture and heritage through exploration and study of Native American locales and environments. This activity resulted in an increased knowledge of the events of the Sand Creek Massacre as well as the archaeological heritage of the ancestral Pueblo people of Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon. Activity: Improvements to LPTC's existing hoop house and garden areas were identified. Ventilation was improved in the hoop house with the addition of 2 exhaust fans and rigid end caps to support the fans. Objective 2: One professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be developed and presented by August 2019. Activity: The professional development workshop was delayed due to preparations for the Higher Learning Commission site visit. A workshop will be presented to faculty during the Spring 2020 semester. Goal 3: Build a cooperative research partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) faculty. Objective 1: LPTC students will visit the UNL campus to explore educational and research opportunities during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. Activity: LPTC students were invited to participate in the 2018 MATC (Mid-America Transportation Center) Scholars Program. Unfortunately, no students opted to take advantage of this opportunity to visit the UNL campus and network with a diverse group of STEM professionals and Native leaders. Objective 2: One UNL faculty member will assist with the development of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. Activity: One faculty member and one post-doctoral student from UNL assisted with the modification of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course by contributing research articles and co-facilitating the course during the site visits. The facilitators also assisted students with their presentation research. Including a faculty member well versed in research improved students' research and presentation skills. One facilitator had made prior visits to both Mesa Verde and Chaco Culture and was able to assist with planning to optimize the students' site experiences.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project was developed in order to: increase awareness of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest to Native peoples; develop research-oriented curricula that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness; and build a cooperative research partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) faculty. Seven undergraduate students and 4 facilitators participated in the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage class offered in the Summer 2018 semester at Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC). Fifteen LPTC staff, student, and faculty members attended the student presentation at the end of the class. The objectives of the course were accomplished through online course instruction through the LPTC learning management system which included class assignments, blogging, student presentations, and informal on-site instruction as students traveled to sites of historical and cultural importance including: Crow Creek, SD; New Ulm, MN; Fort Ridgley, MN; Mankato, MN; Fort Atkinson, IA; Effigy Mounds, IA; Kickapoo Valley, WI; and Baraboo, WI. Changes/Problems:The only issue that we have encountered that may impact the rate of expenditure is a low enrollment in the first year of the course. We expected to fill the course with 15 students but only had 7 students enroll in the course. As students traveled to various locations for the Exploring class, they have been exposed to various plants historically used for food and medicine. These students have expressed interest in growing some of these plants on campus. A request to reallocate the funding was approved and will be used to update LPTC's existing hoop house and garden areas. This would be contracted work to add ventilation to the hoop house (2 exhaust fans and rigid end caps with doors to support the fans), add razor wire around our secondary garden site, and expand the area enclosing the hoop house by adding to the existing fenced perimeter. These improvements will allow us to accommodate student research with native and nonnative heirloom plants used by various tribes for food and medicine. With ventilation added to the hoop house and expanded garden areas safe from vandalism, we'll be able to expand our research capabilities in the summer, allowing students an indoor area to experiment with cross pollination and additional areas to grow plants that would not normally grow in our zone. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?A faculty professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be conducted in the second year of the project. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Members of the LPTC and Winnebago community were invited to attend the student presentations at the end of the course. Students were also required to post to a class Facebook page which highlighted student research and perspectives during the site visits. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course will be offered during Summer 2019 interim session and will include site visits of cultural and natural importance to the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, Mesa Verde National Park, Chaco Culture National Historic Park, and Santa Fe, NM. A professional development workshop will be conducted for faculty in 2019. Improvements to the LPTC hoop house and garden areas will begin in the Spring of 2019.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project aims to enhance the quantitative, scientific, and technological literacy of Little Priest Tribal College students and faculty to foster the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska's capacity for addressing the scientific and technological issues that will sustain the reservation through local research initiatives. This project is important because American Indian students are underrepresented in all STEM fields, thereby leaving a paucity of STEM researchers on the reservation. Building on prior efforts to integrate cultural ways of knowing into STEM offerings, this project will increase student interest in research through hands-on learning opportunities at locations of historical and cultural importance to Native peoples. The project will develop a research infrastructure at LPTC by incorporating course-based research experiences with the assistance of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The project allowed faculty to develop a 3 credit course that integrated traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness through domestic travel experiences. Students enrolled in the course re-traced the HoChunk Trail of Tears through South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As a result of participating in this course, students should be able to engage in oral and written discussion and evaluation of: the fundamental themes of Native culture and heritage under study; the major aspects of North American and global geography and how geography influenced the course of tribal histories under study; the major time periods under study; the interaction of various forces of cultures and natural environments under study and how these interactions influenced the future development of the tribe; the use of land and natural resources in the development of the tribe under study; the scientific, engineering, mathematical, and technical applications used by the tribe under study. The accomplishments of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage project during this reporting period included the following: GOAL 1: Increase awareness of places of historical, cultural, and natural interest to Native peoples. Objective 1: Students will create a presentation that illustrates their ability to critique historical issues and interpretations, analyze historical data, and present informed conclusions regarding these data from a variety of perspectives, including various Native American perspectives. Activity: Students enrolled in the course created powerpoint presentations and presented their research to the LPTC and Winnebago community. This activity resulted in improved presentation skills and increased knowledge of the HoChunk Removal. Objective 2: Students will contribute meaningful cultural and natural observations and interpretations to the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course webpage. Activity: Students enrolled in the course created a blog with pictures and videos of the activities/sites and posted to the class Facebook page. This activity allowed students to improve their research and communication skills using technology, such as iPads, to document their experience. Goal 2: Develop research-oriented curricula that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness. Objective 1: One course will be developed that integrates traditional knowledge, western scientific research methods, cultural and environmental awareness through domestic travel experiences. Activity: A 3 credit Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course was created to increase student interest in researching and preserving Native culture and heritage through exploration and study of Native American locales and environments. This activity resulted in an increased knowledge of HoChunk Removal and a deeper understanding of the HoChunk culture. Objective 2: One professional development workshop focusing on incorporating research experiences into existing curriculum will be developed and presented by August 2019. Activity: A professional development workshop will be developed in the second year of the project. Goal 3: Build a cooperative research partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) faculty. Objective 1: LPTC students will visit the UNL campus to explore educational and research opportunities during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. Activity: Due to the dates the Exploring Cultural and Heritage course was scheduled, students were not able to travel to the UNL campus. This activity will be scheduled earlier in the semester to allow for better student participation. Objective 2: One UNL faculty member will assist with the development of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years. Activity: One faculty member from UNL assisted with the development of the Exploring Cultural and Natural Heritage course by contributing research articles and co-facilitating the course during the site visits. She also assisted students with their presentation research. Including a faculty member well-versed in research improved students' research and presentation skills.
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