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!

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