FUNCTIONAL AREA PRESENTATION

University Type: Small, rural 4 year college

Functional Areas: Student Services and Health Services

IL ISAGVIK COLLEGEB A R R O W, A L A S K A

HISTORY

Ilisagvik College was founded to primarily serve

the residents of the North Slope Borough,

America’s largest and most northern municipality.

The intent of its founders was to provide an

education based on the Iñupiaq cultural heritage.

The basis for all Ilisagvik’s educational programs

is the rich foundation of a subsistence culture in

harmony with the land and seas that give it

sustenance.

Originally it started in 1972, but in 1995 the

North Slope Burrough estabkusby ordinance the

Ilisagvik College Corporation, an independent,

public, non-profit corporation with full power

for governance of the college vested in the

Board of Trustees.

FUNCTIONAL AREA

Because the nature of this college student affairs functional area is quite limited.

Student Services offers a variety of support to ensure student success. Van

rides to and from classes, an Academic Assistance Center staffed with tutors,

village liaisons, guidance support from the student advocate and student

counselor, student government, residential center, social activities, computer

lab, placement testing, student success skills mini-seminars, and a gym are all

offered by Student Services.

FUNCTIONAL AREA

Service to Community

Iḷisaġvik College supports a community of people committed to its mission. Students are encouraged

to become involved in all programs, services and opportunities available. Service to family, elders

and community is vital. Students have worked on a number of class and community projects that

reflect this service.

Student Organizations

Students have joined together to form an Iḷisaġvik College community basketball team, an

organization of Native artisans and crafters, a computer club, and other activities. Any suggestions

for student organizations and activities are welcome.

Students

AUDIENCES SERVED

Community (Family & Elders)

CHANGES OF IMPACT OF SERVICE DELIVERY

Without the student services in place students would not be able

to balance the norms of family life and culture with education

because tribal colleges focus on tradition and values.

I N S T I T U T I O N A L C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S A F F E C T S E RV I C E D E L I V E RY

The characteristics of the institution will help maintain students

become sufficient in gaining a foothold in the economy of the 21st

century. This tribal college teaches it students to give back to their

community along with honoring its values in the midst of

transitioning in a competitive society.

INST ITUTIONAL OFFICES INVOLVED

All institutional offices on the academic side, human resources,

and student services play a significant role in fostering students at

this tribal college because each student projects a central need to

maintain stability in a community that has tribal customs and

tradition.

CONCERNS TO THIS SERVICE DELIVERY

Concerns to this service delivery is the challenge of keeping,

perpetuating and strengthening Iñupiat (Eskimo) culture,

language, values and traditions in a competitive world.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of Health Services is to help Georgia Southern University

students achieve the best possible physical and psychological health

and to positively impact their long term health related behaviors by

providing them with high quality, cost effective health care services,

programs, and products. Health Services supports the mission, goals,

and objectives of Georgia Southern, the Division of Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management, and the Division of Auxiliary Services.

PURPOSE

The purpose of Health Services is to provide primary care and to

educate students in all aspects of health. At Georgia Southern the

purpose is extended by creating a “Quality, Caring, and Convenient

environment.”

ELIGIBILITY

All Georgia Southern University students are eligible for Health

Services. Students enrolled in four (4) or more hours pay the

health fee each semester.

Fall- $94

Spring- $49

SERVICES

Primary Care

Men’s & Women’s Health

Pharmacy

Immunization & allergy injection

Laboratory

Radiology

Respiratory therapy

Health Education& Promotion