Progress 09/01/23 to 08/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for the program will be the residents of the Omaha Indian Reservation, the Santee Indian Reservation, those in the Greater Siouxland area, as well as students joining NICC in the online format. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Online Teaching Certificate I and II Faculty Reflection Series- "At NICC, we know that our students' come first and foremost. As educators we also know that our students have diverse interests, needs, backgrounds, and future careers. As we continue to grow our courses online and in other formats, it's important that we are serving their needs in their career area and also making that connection to their personal lives too. We will be taking time to reflect on our own courses and connecting with our colleagues to learn together and help us develop our own learning community. We will learn about each others' strengths and also helping support one another in our areas of growth. In this way, we develop as teachers and learners." Workshop themes in accordance to the Faculty Course Self-Reflection Form and Classroom Observation by admin: Community Organization Cultural Connection Content Accessibility Assessment Nation Building all-staff in February, two-day seminar open to students and community in April How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Institutional Research and Effectiveness Committee meetings Postsecondary Data Partnership dashboard (in collaboration with ATD) IPEDS data open to public Faculty Senate- reporting faculty specific data Open discussions during Nation Building two-day seminar (strategic planning) with variety of stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, administration, Board of Directors, community members) What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Finalize strategic enrollment management (SEM) plan in collaboration with efforts of AICF Launch NICC's Strategic Plan with measurable outcomes, some of which align directly with the goals outlined in this grant
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Ratio of credits earned versus credits attempted (credits not students) 518 247 48% Students who completed Student Success Course in their first term 56 13 23% Students who earned zero credits in college level courses at the end of the first term (withdrew/failed all courses) 0% Students who completed Gateway college level math in their first year 76 9 12% Students who complete Gateway college level English in their first year 76 29 38% Students enrolled in the fall term who also returned the next fall term at the institution or complete a credential prior to that fall term. 76 Not yet available # of faculty trained in the fundamentals of using the college's LMS (Online Teaching Certificate I and II) Four Years x x x # of faculty successfully passing courses in Native American Studies Division Four Years x x x
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for the program will be the residents of the Omaha Indian Reservation, the Santee Indian Reservation, those in the Greater Siouxland area, as well as students joining NICC in the online format. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?NICC Faculty Gathering Time Facilitator(s) Topic/Notes/Resources 8:30AM Anthony Warrior Blessing / Breakfast 9:00AM Hank Miller Interpretive Trail: Walk in the Prairie Restoration Plot 9:30AM Read Anywhere: Pewewardy, Lees & Clark-Shim (2018) The Transformational Indigenous Praxis Model: Stages for Developing Critical Consciousness in Indigenous Education 10:00AM Kristine Sudbeck Earth Lodge: Classroom Observation Aggregate Data, TIPM Exercise BREAK 11:00AM Vanessa Hamilton Walthill and Macy: Field trip, Sharing NICC Merch Noon Anthony Warrior, Andre Saunsoci Earth Lodge (or Auditorium): Lunch- Bring your dishes Language lesson with cultural protocols 1:00PM Vanessa Hamilton Field Trip continued... 2:30PM Kristine Sudbeck Earth Lodge: Reflect on significance of Community Connections 2:45PM BREAK 3:00PM Kristine Sudbeck Demo of One Button Studio We are hopeful that USDA approves our budget modification to offer the following opportunity in the next year: Host a 2 hr all-staff virtual meeting for employees to gain an introductory understanding of Tribal Nation Building Invite three members from the Native Nations Institute for a two-day speaker series- This would go more in depth and be offered for students and community members' participation. For more information on the work being done by the Native Nations Institute, click here: Rebuilding Native Nations Online Native Nations Institute (arizona.edu) How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Elders gatherings- Open house in the language lab where students and community members can view selected files to listen to speakers All-Staff gatherings What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?After confirmation from USDA about budget revisions, we will begin planning the All-Staff gathering and the two-day seminar on site with Native Nations Institute.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1) To increasestudent retention and course completion rates NICC is embedding the Enrollment Management Plan (EMP)the new institutional strategic plan that is currently in draft awaiting finalization for implementation during fall 2023. As such, the EMP will be fully modified to ensure proper institutional alignment and new standards can be provided upon completion of this process. 2) To enhance academic programming through culturally responsive faculty development Online Teaching Certificate I: 51 have completed (41%), 5 in progress Online Teaching Certificate II: 18 have completed (15%), 5 in progress Classroom Observation rubric: Prompts faculty for inclusion in lesson, as well as a space to discuss professional development opportunities in the debrief following Program Review rubric: Prompts division heads to include examples of culturally responsive curriculum, as well as a space to discuss professional development opportunities for the future of the program Faculty earning courses in Native American Studies: Audit in progress August 3rd, 2023 Faculty Gathering- The theme was "Building Community Connections" and required faculty to go out into the Macy area and meet people. Faculty toured Tribal Council building, and even participated in a hand game at the small arena of Macy powwow grounds.We also went to Big Elk Park, and faculty shared what they had been learning from their own students as well as other community members (e.g., Mike Tyndall with the Omaha Tribe's Game and Parks- collaboration for harvesting wood for the Earth Lodge). We wrapped up our day with a reflection in the Omaha Style Earth Lodge at our Macy Campus. 3) To increaseopportunities for experiential learning ofIndigenous languages Elders gathering every other week Providing glimpse of access into digital archive as we prepare for the Mukurtu platform Conversational phrases used and taught on campus 4) To sustain and revitalize students' cultural identity development through Native Studies course work, values, songs, spiritual ceremonies, regalia, dance, games, art, values, and research General education requirements: minimum of 7 credits required for all degree-seeking students Native Studies courses:Accumulative credits earnedfor 2022-23 AY FA22: 394 credits SP23: 415 credits SU23: 108 credits Total for 2022-23 academic year: 917 credits Student Showcase offered at the end of each term 5) To preserve, cultivate, and foster Umonhonand Isanti Dakota languages and cultures Kiosks at each campus location with rotating images/video that include languages and cultural information Academic calendar is written in both languages NICC Core Values written in both languages Course Reflection rubric Website with continuous development to incorporate more languages, histories, and cultures 6) To provide culturally relevant curriculum design and material development necessary for tribal students to prepare for future roles as tribal leaders (towards Tribal Nation Re-Building) During the fall 2023, NICC is launching its first Bachelor's program in Business Administration and Tribal Nation Building! Foundational courses required of this new BA program include a course titled "Intro to Tribal Nation Building".
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