Resources

Below is a comprehensive list of academic, outreach, and applied research programs focused on Indigenous populations and other minorities at the University of Arizona. This list is provided as a resource for Indigenous students, teachers, communities and the general public. To choose a particular program on campus, try the menu on the right. This list is updated annually. If you are a member of one of these programs and need to change contact information, please contact our webmaster, Claudia Nelson.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

American Indian Programs
Forbes Building, Room 306
PO Box 210036
Telephone: 520-621-7201
FAX: 520-621-7196
Contact: Jennifer Smith, Administrative Associate
jsmith@ag.arizona.edu
http://ag.arizona.edu/general/departments/americanindianprograms.html

Provides leadership for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) programs, projects and activities which deal with Arizona 's Indian Tribes and Nations, including Cooperative Extension, academic programs and research efforts.  The position serves as principal liaison between CALS and The University of Arizona on Indian Country issues. Develops and maintains productive relationships with other UA campus units and other colleges and universities in Arizona which may have responsibilities for educational programs and outreach.  Serve as principal investigator for the Extension Indian Reservation Program (EIRP), which provides for Cooperative Extension Agents to be located on four Arizona reservations.

The program also represents CALS and The University of Arizona on national-level issues of importance to Indian Country and higher education. Program Director serves as principal CALS liaison with Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (including 1994 land-grant colleges) as appropriate in the development of teaching, research and Extension programs.

Office of Arid Lands Studies
1955 East 6th Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Telephone: 520-621-1955
FAX: 520-621-7834
Contact: Christie Mills, Administrative Associate
520-621-8586
cmills@ag.arizona.edu
www.arid.arizona.edu

The Office of Arid Land Studies (OALS), is a multidisciplinary teaching, research and information unit in the College of Agriculture which conducts interdisciplinary programs that address local, state, national, and international problems related to understanding and managing the world's arid lands.

The OALS has a threefold mission: to understand the nature of the world's arid lands; to identify major obstacles to the sustainable use of arid lands; and to anticipate impacts on arid lands that will accompany changes in climate, population, technology, and the global environment. OALS programs are conducted within five functional units: the Arid Lands information Center (ALIC), Arizona Remote Sensing Center (ARSC), Bioresources Research Facility (BRF), Desert Research Unit (DRU), and Economic Development Research Program (EDRP).

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Roy P. Drachman Institute
Marilyn Robinson
Associate Director, Drachman Institute
College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
The University of Arizona

819 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85721

T: 520.626.4614 (direct)
F: 520.626.1792
E: marilynr@u.arizona.edu
www.drachmaninstitute.org

"The Drachman Institute is the research-based outreach arm of the College of
Architecture and Landscape Architecture (CALA) at The University of Arizona
dedicated to environmentally-sensitive and resource-conscious planning and
design with a focus on underserved and vulnerable communities. We engage
students, staff, faculty, and citizens as an interdisciplinary collaborative
striving to make our communities healthier, safer, more equitable, and more
beautiful places to live. We embrace a service-learning model of education
serving the needs of communities while providing an outreach experience for
students as a fundamental educational goal consistent with the mission of
CALA and The University of Arizona.

The Drachman Institute acts as a nexus between community needs and the
College's skills and knowledge in architecture, landscape architecture, and
planning with a specific focus on sustainable affordable housing,
design-build, community and neighborhood planning, and historic
preservation."

Minority Advising and Mentoring Program
Architecture Building, Room 104
Telephone: 520-626-7675
FAX: 520-621-8700
Contact: James Siegel, Academic Advisor, Senior
jss1@email.arizona.edu

The Minority Advising and Mentoring Program's goal is to increase retention of minority students through counseling, tutoring, networking, and advocacy.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

American Indian Language Development Institute
Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies
College of Education
Room 517
University of Arizona
PO Box 210069
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-621-1068
FAX: 520-621-8174
Candace Galla, AILDI Coordinator
Dr. Ofelia Zepeda, AILDI Director and Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics
Contact:
aildi@email.arizona.edu
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi/

The American Indian Language Development Institute's (AILDI) mission is to mobilize efforts to document, revitalize and promote Indigenous languages, reinforcing the processes of intergenerational language transfer. AILDI plays a critical role in ongoing outreach, training, and collaborative partnerships with educators, schools and Indigenous communities nationally and internationally through the use of multiple resources.

In its long history, AILDI has developed a format that has worked exceptionally well for educators with diverse experiences and needs.

Model: AILDI is a summer residential program centered on a specific theme. Our participants enroll in two 3-unit courses that are transferable to UA degrees and other universities and college. AILDI courses are designed to train participants to apply their knowledge and skills in their teaching at school or in the community, as well as to learn methods that incorporate appropriate linguistic and cultural knowledge into the curriculum. In addition, participants share their “microteaching” lessons (short lessons that are taught in an Indigenous language) that integrate concepts and ideas from classes taken during the month.

Office of Student Services
Education Building, Room 247
Telephone: 520-621-7865
FAX: 520-621-1827
Contact: Ann Parker, Ph.D., Director of Admissions, Advising, and Student
Services
aparker@email.arizona.edu
http://coe.arizona.edu/pages/dep_aass/index.php

The Office of Multi-Cultural Recruitment and Retention coordinates the recruitment and retention of diverse students in the College of Education , or those who are interested in applying to the college. It develops programs to address the changing needs of ethnically diverse students, and assists students with applications to the College of Education , scholarship and internship opportunities.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MINES

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and the Multi-cultural Engineering Program
Engineering Building, Room 200, 212 & 214
Telephone: 520-621-8103
Fax: 520-621-9880
Contact: Ramon (Ray) Umashanker, Director Multi-Cultural Engineering Program, College of Engineering
rayu@email.arizona.edu
www.aises.org
http://clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~uaaises

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society's (AISES) goals are to increase the number of American Indian scientists and engineers, to develop technologically informed Indian leaders, to serve as role models for Native American youth. Further its goal is to provide retention and support for Native American students.

Closely coordinated with the AISES is the Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) which provides academic based services to multicultural students, including Native Americans, in the College of Engineering and Mines. The program's goals are to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates in undergraduate and graduate programs. Services include peer advising free tutoring, information about scholarships, summer internships and undergraduate research opportunities.

THE GRADUATE COLLEGE/GRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

American Indian Studies Programs
Harvill Building, Room 218
Telephone: 520-621-7108
FAX: 520-621-7952
Contact:Dr. Ronald Trosper (rltrosper@email.arizona.edu), Head, 520-621-7108
Dr. Franci Washburn, Director of Graduate Studies (washburn@email.arizona.edu), and Danielle Isabelle-Berrien (dji@email.arizona.edu), 520-621-5234
http://ais.arizona.edu

American Indian Studies (AIS) offers an undergraduate minor and three graduate degrees: a Doctoral degree, a Master of Arts degree, and a joint Juris Doctorate/Masters degree. AIS is an interdisciplinary degree program with four graduate concentrations: Law and Policy, Literature, Societies and Cultures, and Education. AIS seeks to develop a wider scope of understanding of America's Indigenous peoples, their traditions, and their aspirations for self-determination, and is relevant as an academic discipline for both Native and non-Native students. AIS benefits individuals intending to work with tribes, governments, or in educational settings. The program is committed to fostering a deeper understanding of cultural diversity through rigorous study and analysis of Indigenous cultures, their interaction with other cultures, and their ongoing vitality in a complex multicultural society. Recognizing that Indian tribes are sovereign nations, AIS's primary goal is to promote opportunities for Indian self-determination as defined by Indian tribes and communities through the traditional land grant functions of instruction, research, and service.

American Indian Studies Graduate Student Council (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)
Harvill Building, Room 218
P.O. Box 210076
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-626-7108
Fax: 520-621-7952
President: Aresta La Russo

The American Indian Studies Graduate Student Council (AISPGSC) is dedicated to promoting the health, education, welfare of indigenous communities in North American by defending the inherent sovereignty of indigenous nations and advocating policies of self-determination and autonomy for indigenous communities. The council is also dedicated to: providing a voice for student advocacy; improving the educational experience for AIS students by promoting professional relationships between faculty, students, and staff by providing input into GTA appointments, curriculum requirements, and other matters that directly affect the well-being of AIS students; providing support services that facilitate the mentoring process for new and continuing students; enhancing scholarship opportunities and access to research funding; and encouraging the organization of social activities and fund raising events. The council's aim is to provide (a) fellowship among students, faculty, and staff, and (b) a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to benefit the University community.

Financial Assistance Resource Center
Administration Building, Room 322
Telephone: 520-621-3471
FAX: 520-621-7112
Contacts: Maria Teresa Velez, Associate Dean

The Financial Assistance Resource Center provides a variety of financial aid information for graduate students.

Graduate Underrepresented Student Office
Administration Building, Room 302
Telephone: 520-621-7814
FAX: 520-621-7112
Contact: Maria Teresa Velez, Associate Dean, Graduate College

The Graduate Underrepresented Student Office is keenly interested in the academic success of Native American and other traditionally underrepresented students, and offers the following assistance in addition to regular financial assistance available to all students:

• Minority Graduate Fellowships (a maximum of $10,000 for one academic year with one waiver of non-resident tuition). Minimum requirement: 3.2 GPA and proof of financial need.
• Minority Tuition Scholarships (waives non-resident tuition). Minimum requirement: 3.2 GPA.
• Minority Registration Scholarships (waives in-state tuition). Minimum requirement: 3.5 GPA.
• Minority Final Project Fund: Up to $1500 for thesis or dissertation research.
• Minority Travel Fund: Up to $500 to present results of research or creative work at a professional meeting.
• Minority Academic Assistance: Up to 12 hours of academic tutoring.
• Writing Skills Workshops (Fall and Spring).
• Summer Graduate Writing Institute, a 3-week intensive writing skills program.
• Academic advising and counseling.
• Emergency aid, scholarships, computer use, and social and cultural programs for Indian graduate and professional students, provided by the American Indian Graduate Center

Graduate and Professional Students Council
Memorial Student Union, Room 323D
Telephone: 520- 626-7526
FAX: 520- 626-7112
Administration 322
PO BOX 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Contact: gpsc@u.arizona.edu
www.gpsc.arizona.edu

The Graduate and Professional Students Council (GPSC) is the graduate student governing body of the university, and is part of the legislative branch of ASUA. Twenty four elected representatives come from all Colleges of the University. Elections are held in the spring. All graduate and professional students are welcome to attend GPSC meetings, bring issues before the GPSC, and serve on GPSC committees and projects. GPSC appoints graduate students to various administrative committees, and works on issues of importance to graduate students (such as health and dental insurance, GA pay and benefits, child care, Student Showcase, student life, academic affairs, and travel grants). GPSC maintains membership with the state-wide graduate organization and the National Association of Graduate Professional Students (NAGPS).

Office of Internships and Community Engagement
Administration Building 322A
Telephone: 520-621-9103
FAX: 520-621-4101
Contact: rpcf@grad.arizona.edu

The Office of Internships and Community Engagement Program provides the services of a grant writer to assist graduate students, faculty and campus centers in seeking scholarships and fellowships, research, or project support as well as classes in grant writing. Technical assistance is available on conducting a search, developing a proposal, and preparing an application. Workshops for groups and individual consultations are available by appointment. The office is responsible for the management of Peace Corps fellowship programs. The office maintains the Financial Resources web site at http://grad.arizona.edu/ for students.

RED INK: A Native American Student Publication
1416 E. Mabel
Tucson, AZ 85719
Telephone: 520-622-3504
FAX: 520-621-3735
Contact: RED INK Editors via E-Mail: redink@email.arizona.edu
http://www.redinkmagazine.com
Facebook
Twitter
Myspace

RED INK's primary mission is to cultivate and highlight Native American intellectual and creative expression through the media of poetry, short stories, creative non-fiction, scholarly articles, original artwork and photography, and book, music, and film reviews. RED INK also promotes an ongoing discourse with students, professors, tribal leaders, tribal members, and all other interested communities (Native and non-Native) regarding critical and timely Native American issues. In an attempt to present a journal that is both challenging and accessible, RED INK is interdisciplinary in focus and provides a vital forum for both students and non-students to engage in an open dialogue with other Native American researchers and writers in their respective fields.

COLLEGE OF LAW

Admissions
Law Building, Room 110
Phone: 520-621-7666
FAX: 520-621-9140
Contact: Eric Eden, Assistant Dean for Admission & Financial Aid

The James E. Rogers College of Law welcomes American Indian students interested in studying law. Students are urged to attend general information sessions on admission and to learn about the college of law and admissions procedures.

Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Law Building, Room 110
Telephone: 520- 621-8728 & 621-7666
FAX: 520- 621-9140
Contact: Eric Eden, Assistant Dean for Admission & Financial Aid
http://cleoscholars.com/
http://www.ailc-inc.org/PLSI.htm

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) Program is a national effort that conducts a number of six-week summer institutes annually, throughout the country for minority and economically disadvantaged students who are planning to attend law school. The Institute prepares students for law school by stressing such challenges as case analysis, legal writing and exam taking and preparation.

Another opportunity offered to qualifying students is the Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaskan Natives (PLSI). The eight (8) week nationally sponsored pre-law academic program for American Indian and Alaskan Natives is held at the University of New Mexico prior to students attending Law School. For in depth information contact Heidi Ness.

The Academic Support Program
Law Building, Room 110
Telephone: 520-621-8602
FAX: 520-621-9140
Contact: Willie M. Jordan-Curtis, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

The academic Support Program provides tutorials to all first year classes and is open to all first year law students.

Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program
Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program
Rogers Rountree Hall
Telephone: 520-626-6497
FAX: 520-626-2172
Melissa L. Tatum, Director
Contact: Carrie Stusse, Administrative Associate
http://www.law.arizona.edu/iplp

The Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program (IPLP) is affiliated with both the James E. Rogers College of Law and American Indian Studies Programs. The IPLP Program offers the most extensive law-school based Indian Law clinical and curricular program in the United States and also provides extensive outreach and advocacy to indigenous communities within the U.S. and around the world. The IPLP Program coordinates a concurrent J.D./M.A. program in Law and American Indian Studies. In addition to the training it provides to J.D. and joint-degree students, it is home to a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program and the nation's first Doctorate of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in indigenous peoples law and policy. Courses are regularly available in Federal Indian Law, Indigenous Human Rights Law, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Native Economic Development, and Tribal Law and Policy. Additionally, advanced seminar topics, and a wide range of interdisciplinary courses in indigenous languages, creative writing, history, and anthropology are available to J.D., LL.M., S.J.D. and joint-degree students. Students participate in faculty supervised clinical placements with tribal governments and tribal courts. Students also have the opportunity to participate in research and outreach projects promoting indigenous peoples' rights to self-determination, both domestically and internationally.

Native American Law Student Association
201 E. Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
http://www.law.arizona.edu/depts/iplp/nalsa/

The Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) at the University of Arizona seeks to create a strong sense of community among its members while actively recruiting Native American Law Students. NALSA strives to provide academic support, primarily for its first-year students, and aims to integrate Indian law and policy throughout the law school curriculum. NALSA also networks with other NALSA chapters, as well as practicing attorneys throughout Indian Country to provide its members with professional and extracurricular activities.

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Office of Outreach and Multicultural Affairs
The University of Arizona College of Medicine
1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Room 1119B
PO Box 245140
Tucson, AZ  85724
Telephone: 520-621-5531
Fax: 520-626-2895
1-800-841-5948
Contact: Alma Aguirre, Administrative Associate
520-621-5531
www.diversity.medicine.arizona.edu

Our mission is to improve the health care of Arizonans through fostering and achieving cultural equity and sensitivity within the state's educational and health care systems. Our programs and activities serve (1) to increase the ethnic and cultural diversity of the health care workforce and (2) to promote knowledge of the critical relationship between culture and health.

Med-Start - Office of Minority Affairs
http://www.diversity.medicine.arizona.edu/

Med-Start is a program for high school students who have completed their junior year. Med-Start introduces high school students to career opportunities in the health professions and college life through an intensive five-week summer academic enrichment experience on The University of Arizona campus.

Native American Research and Training Center
1642 East Helen Street
Telephone: 520-621-5075
FAX: 520-621-9802
Contact: Dr. Jennie R. Joe, Director
ahughes@ahsc.arizona.edu
www.fcm.arizona.edu/research/nartc

The Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) is part of the Department of Family and Community Medicine within the College of Medicine. It serves as a national resource for health-related research and training for Native American communities and for persons providing services or other resources to Indian communities. The overall mission of NARTC is to assist Native American communities with community-based research projects, especially in the area of chronic diseases and disabilities. The over-all goal is to utilize information from research and training projects to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life for Native Americans with chronic health problems and/or disabilities.

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Indians Into Medicine Program
College of Public Health Affairs
2302 E. Speedway Blvd., Ste 202
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Contact: Santiago Tso, Program Coordinator
Telephone: 520-319-8725
FAX: 520-319-8720
http://www.publichealth.arizona.edu/inmed/

INMED is funded by a grant from the Indian Health Service. Its purpose is to increase the number of American Indian students who enter the health professions. Given the shortages and under funding of the Indian Health Service and the significant health disparities in Indian communities, it is critical for young Indian students to become health professionals and go back and work in their communities.  The program brings in Native American health care professionals who serve as role models and pairs students with mentors and organizes talking circles where students support each other. For more information, contact Yvette Robideaux at 520-318-7280.

Healing Pathways Program/Rural Health Office
The University of Arizona
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
1295 N. Martin
P.O. Box 245163
Tucson, AZ 85724
520-626-7946
Contact: Carmen Garcia-Downing, Specialist, Minority Health Professional Careers Program
http://www.azahec.org/

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA)
Emil Haury/Anthropology Building, Room 316
PO Box 210030
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-621-6282
FAX: 520-621-9608
Contact: Timothy J. Finan, Director
mariarod@email.arizona.edu
http://bara.arizona.edu/

The Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA) is a unique research institution within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Arizona. As a research unit, BARA seeks to apply social science knowledge toward an enhanced understanding of real-world problems. Its diverse range of research activities - in both domestic and international contexts - addresses critical human issues dealing with change and development, power and poverty, gender and ethnicity, growth and learning, social justice and equity, and environmental change and sustainability. At the heart of BARA's approach lies a commitment to community participation, empirical fieldwork, and innovative research methods. BARA bases its reputation on its ability to create effective dialogues with local stakeholders, to accurately document strategies of household and community survival, and to promote the economic well-being and cultural integrity of its partner communities. BARA is fully committed to the training of professional anthropologists and shares with the Department of Anthropology the responsibility of training and mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students in Applied Anthropology.

As part of the University, BARA promotes interdisciplinary research efforts. Also, BARA actively involves students of anthropology in its ongoing research projects.

Suntracks: An American Indian Literary Publication
Linguistics Department
P. O. Box 210028
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0028
Telephone: 520-621-8294
Fax: 520-621-9014
Contact: Ofelia Zepeda, Series Editor
http://www.uapress.arizona.edu/series/series_detail.php?s=13

The Sun Tracks publications series is aimed at publishing literary works by American Indian writers. The series publishes works depicting authentic American Indian life experiences. Sun Tracks has published works of poetry, novels, collected works, anthologies and novellas. Sun Tracks published works by noted authors such as Joy Harjo, N. Scott Momaday, Simon Ortiz and Luci Tapahonso. Sun Tracks is interested in publishing works by well known and lesser known writers. It also encourages works produced jointly by native and non-native authors. Works are published in English, however, Native language publications are strongly encouraged.  Sun Tracks books are published and distributed by The University of Arizona Press.  See the Sun Tracks listings at www.uapress.arizona.edu

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Alpha Pi Omega
Contact: Vetesha Smith, President

Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the first historically American Indian sorority in the nation. Founded at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Sept. 1, 1994, the sorority is spreading across the country and currently has more than 300 sisters. While the sorority is social in nature, chapters are required to complete community service projects and conduct fundraising activities for the national philanthropy of the sorority. Our current national philanthropy is the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). We are truly a united sisterhood of American Indian women who are committed to each other, our communities, tribes, families, academic excellence, and self-empowerment.

Beta Sigma Epsilon
1303 E. University Blvd. #20941
Tucson, AZ 85719
President: Kelvin Dan
Vice President: Nicholas Taylor
http://clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~bse/index.htm

The Fraternal Order of Beta Sigma Epsilon has been created to serve the Native American community through the multifaceted development of young men.  Members will strive for excellence in brotherhood, academia, profession, community service, and cultural awareness, through the earnest study and practice of leadership, unity, prudence, determination, and truth.

The Fraternal Order of Beta Sigma Epsilon will serve as a safe, supportive, transitional environment, that will provide members with opportunities, resources, tools, and experiences necessary for success in collegiate life and beyond.  Members will share their own unique experiences, perspectives, and ideas for the development and advancement of individual members, the fraternal order, academia, the professions, and the Native American community.

Minority Action Council
Student Union, Room 215
Telephone: 520-621-4675
FAX: 520- 621-6147
Contact: Darin Yee
dyee@email.arizona.edu
http://web.asua.arizona.edu/!asua/mac.htm

The Minority Action Council (MAC) encourages minority students to get involved in student government and other organizations, to recognize the accomplishments of outstanding minority students, and to inform the campus at large about the cultures of under-represented groups. This is done through culture week, participation in homecoming and Spring Fling, working with ACES, awarding scholarships, and other activities.

Minority Outreach Program - Student Financial Aid
Old Main Building, Room 235
Telephone: 520-621-2483
FAX: 520-621-2023
Contact: Debbie Golden-Davis
Telephone: 520-621-5063
Email: dgolden@email.arizona.edu
http://w3.arizona.edu/~finaid/about.htm

The Minority Outreach Program provides outreach for financial aid to high school and middle school minority students through the assistant director who networks with local schools and parent groups to encourage proper college preparation and planning for financing higher education. It also acts as a liaison between tribal higher education departments and the University.

Minority Student Recruitment (MSR)
PO Box 210040
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Telephone: 520-621-3812
Fax: 520-621-9799
Contact:  Eddie Arteaga
ega@u.arizona.edu
http://admissions.arizona.edu/MSR/MSR.htm

Minority Student Recruitment (MSR) provides targeted recruitment of prospective students.  The American Indian student recruitment component of MSR plays a major role in enrolling students at The University of Arizona.  Visits are regularly made to targeted high schools and the office sponsors programs in southern and northern  Arizona to provide additional assistance to students.

Multicultural Programs and Services
Old Main, Room 101
Telephone: 520-621-1094
FAX: 520-621-0096
Contact: Kendal Washington White, Senior Associate Director
kwashing@u.arizona.edu
http://web.arizona.edu/~dmps

Multicultural/Academic Programs and Services is The University of Arizona's principal provider of academic intervention and personal support programs historically underserved populations. The Department of Multicultural Programs and Services (DMPS) utilizes current research, creative programming, and new technology to consistently challenge students in their academic, personal, and professional development, while providing a supportive environment. Our comprehensive "continuity of service" model helps students achieve a sense of community and belonging. Students are largely responsible for their own success; therefore, intentional efforts are made to integrate students into the larger campus community. DMPS sets new standards for academic retention programs, and provides an unparalleled commitment to the success of our students and employees.

Our theme: You can come as you are, but you won't leave as you came.

• Scholarship information
• Emergency loans
• Phone outreach to new minority students and students on probation
• Referrals to UA programs and services
• Newsletters and outreach mailings

Native American Student Affairs (NASA)
Contact: Amanda Tachine, Director
atachine@email.arizona.edu
http://nasa.web.arizona.edu

Robert L. Nugent Building, Room 202 (main office)
Wassaja Student Center, Room 203
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC), Room 210
Telephone:  520-621-3835 
Fax:  520-621-9880

The office of Native American Student Affairs (NASA), originally named the Native American Resource Center, was established in 1989 at The University of Arizona through student and community advocacy.  NASA continues to serve as one of four ethnic student support service units within the division of Multicultural Affairs and Student Success (MASS).

In February of 2001, NASA unveiled the logo and renamed the Native American Resource Center to Wassaja Student Center.  The name Wassaja (pronounced wass-jah) is a Yavapai-Apache word meaning to "beckon others to come." The name was originally given to Dr. Carlos Montezuma, the only member of the Yavapai-Apache tribe to earn a medical degree. Dr. Montezuma's accomplishments are many and the Center proudly honors his legacy and contributions by recognizing the utilization of his name. 

In 2001, the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) became part of Native American Student Affairs.  The AIGC was also established in 1989 with the support of American Indian faculty.  The Center addresses and supports the unique needs of American Indian graduate and professional students.  

Mission
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive academic counseling and support services to American Indian/Alaskan Native students enabling them to achieve academic excellence.  We nurture student success by encouraging all students to proactively explore and shape our diverse campus community.

American Indian Graduate Center
Nugent Building, Room 210
PO Box 210041
1212 East University
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-621-3835
FAX: 520-626-3535
Contact: Amanda Tachine, Director
atachine@email.arizona.edu

The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) offers American Indian graduate and professional students support and encouragement through a variety of social, cultural and academic activities. The center links students to University services and to the Tucson Indian community. Services provided are academic counseling, advocacy, financial and academic support, study rooms, conference and meeting space, and computer usage (IBM, IMAC, and Macintosh with laser printers). The Center is fully Ethernet (LAN/WAN) linked. The American Indian Scholarship Fund (AISF) is headquartered at the Center. The AISF raises funds for fellowships to benefit UA American Indian graduate and professional students. Annually and as funds become available, the AISF requests student applications for consideration in a competitive process for fellowship funds. 

New Start Summer Program
Old Main, Room 101
Post Office Box 210021
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-621-3093
FAX: 520-621-7596
Contact: Kendal Washington White, Director
kwashing@u.arizona.edu
www.mss.arizona.edu/newstart

Administered by the Department of Multicultural Programs and Services (DMPS), the New Start Summer Program is designed to ease the transition from high school to college. The program provides incoming freshmen with a complete and comprehensive orientation to the campus and an academic experience. Students are assigned to a three unit Math, English or Anthropology course, complete with a supportive network of teachers, tutors, and college student mentors, and attend workshops on such topics as learning strategies and campus involvement. Students will meet with an academic advisor, complete registration for fall classes and become aware of campus resources.

The program is six weeks in length and open to ethnic minority and/or students receiving financial aid based on need.

Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center
1010 N. Highland Ave.
Telephone: 520-621-1242
FAX: 520-621-9448
Contact: Diane Perreira-Quinn, Director
http://www.salt.arizona.edu/

The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center (SALT), is a fee-for-service support program for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.  Scholarships may be available for qualified students.   SALT offers individualized services such as trained learning specialists, personal tutors, writing skills enhancement, and a specially equipped computer learning laboratory.  Student seeking academic adjustments due to disability, such as testing accommodations, will be referred to the Disability Resource Center.

Student Enrichment Program, TRIO
Old Main, Room 156
Telephone: 520-626-5425
FAX: 520-626-0096
Contact: Rhonda Moses, Director
Student Support Services, TRIO Student Enrichment Program
rmoses@u.arizona.edu

The Student Encouragement Program (SEP) at the University of Arizona (UA) is a federally funded TRIO Program within the Department of Multicultural Programs and Services. Commonly termed Student Support Services at other universities and colleges, SEP is designed to assist first generation, low income and/or students with disabilities with their transition the University. All participants are provided with various services and support throughout their academic tenure at UA.

Mission :

· Increase the retention and graduation rates of eligible students.
· Foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of low-income, first generation and students with disabilities.
· Develop confidence, skills, consistent patterns and pathways to succeed academically, professionally and personally.
· Enhance and refine adeptness essential in achieving a Baccalaureate degree and secure admission and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate and professional programs.
Work collaboratively with the campus and Tucson community to ensure that the best support and resources are offered for Program participants.

University Tutoring Center
Telephone: 520-621-4548
Fax: 520- 621-5015
Contact: Guillermo Uribe, Director
University Learning Center
1200 E. University Blvd., Old Main 201
Tucson, AZ 85721-0021
g_uribe@arizona.edu
http://www.ulc.arizona.edu

ULC tutoring programs include:

• Drop-in tutoring located on the second floor of Park Student Union. Monday through Thursday from 1-9 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m., and Sunday 5-9 p.m. Tutoring is available for most high-demand 100-200 level courses. There is a $25.00 fee per semester for unlimited access.
• Free group tutoring at the ILC for select Math, Physics, and Chemistry courses. Students must register in person at the ULC in Old Main 202. Space is limited.
• Free online tutoring for select Math, Physics, and Chemistry courses.  Students can participate in simultaneous chat with a tutor, access frequently asked questions, and email a tutor. Enroll online at online.ulc.arizona.edu.
• The Private Tutor Index in Old Main 202, where students can request a list of private tutors who provide their services for a fee.
• The ULC's Guide to Free Tutoring is a Publication listing all free tutoring options across campus. Access it at www.ulc.arizona.edu
• Learning Strategies Workshops are on-line short courses where students can learn more about time management, reading college textbooks, note taking strategies, exam preparation, test-taking strategies, memory techniques, learning styles, motivation and goal-setting. For more information see: www.ulc.arizona.edu
• Academic counseling is available for all students who would like to talk to a qualified professional regarding any issues related to academic success. Appointments can be made by phone at 621-4548 or in person at Old Main 201.
• Preparation Courses for Graduate Entrance Exams: 4-week intensive courses to prepare to take GRE, GMAT or LSAT tests. Course fees include necessary materials. Check www.ulc.arizona.edu for schedule and cost.
• Testing. The Testing Office administers graduate entrance exams, TOEFL, CLEP and many licensing and certification exams.

The Writing Center
Bear Down Gym (East side), Rooms 102 & 200
Telephone: 520-621-3182
FAX: 520-621-3182
Contact: Sandra Florence, Director
sandraf@u.arizona.edu
http://w3.arizona.edu/~uawc/

The Writing Center offers one-to-one conferences on writing to all members of the University community. Students are encouraged to visit the Center for assistance with writing assignments from any course at any stage in the writing process. The Writing Center also offers services at the First-Year Student Study Center . Please call 621-3182 for an appointment. The Writing Center is open during the Fall and Spring Semesters, Monday through Friday 9am - 4pm.

Writing Skills Improvement Program
1201 East Helen Street
Telephone: 520-621-5849
FAX: 520-621-2222
Contact: Donna Rabuck, Assistant Director
drabuck@email.arizona.edu
http://wsip.web.arizona.edu

The Writing Skills Improvement Program provides individual professional tutoring assistance for all freshman composition, writing, and writing-related classes. Staff is comprised of teachers and writers with advanced degrees in English who are excellent mentors for Native American students. In addition, the program offers weekly writing workshops each semester which address all aspects of the composing process. The Program also offers the Summer Institute for Writing and Thinking Across the Curriculum for high school students and secondary teachers and provides writing tutoring, workshops, and a Summer Writing Institute for graduate students.

UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS, CENTERS AND INSTITUTES

The Arizona State Museum
1013 East University Boulevard
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Main : 520-621-6302
Library: 520-621-4695
Store: 520-625-5885
Telephone: 520-621-6281
http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu

Experience the indigenous cultures of Arizona , the greater southwest, and northern Mexico at the Arizona State Museum. Dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs, a renowned research library, and an educational museum store engage visitors of all ages. The Arizona State Museum's experts and collections are among the most significant resources in the world for the study of southwestern peoples. The museum is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest, established in 1893; Arizona 's premier research museum; a Smithsonian Institution affiliate; and home of The Pottery Project, an official project of Save America's Treasures.

National Center for Interpretation Testing, Research and Policy
Geronimo Building, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 210432
Tucson, AZ 85721-0432
Telephone: 520-621-3615
FAX: 520-624-8130
Contact: Armando Valles, Assistant Director
ncitrp@u.arizona.edu
http://nci.arizona.edu

The National Center for Interpretation Testing, Research and Policy (NCITRP) is a renowned research and public service office whose mission is to help private and public agencies develop efficient and effective language policies and create appropriate language and interpreting services. NCITRP is the country's major repository for theoretical and practical aspects of specialized interpretation, its cognitive underpinnings, its ethical parameters, its best practice, its assessment, and the policy that guides it. The NCI is committed to using this knowledge in support of it (community, local, national and international) to ensure equal access to both civil rights and social services for all limited-and-non-English members of the community, as it has for nearly 30 years. Moreover, the NCITRP is committed to doing so in a way which respects and supports the cultural and linguistic diversity and it sees as a profound asset within any community.

One of its many programs is the New Mexico/Arizona Navajo Interpreter Certification Project. It has been an ongoing project since 1995. As of 2006, the Navajo Interpreter Certification Project has certified 119 individuals and trained approximately 200. For more information, please
contact our office.

Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office
Rountree Hall, Room 206
PO Box 210176
Tucson, AZ 85721
Telephone: 520-626-9181
FAX: 520-626-1819
Contact: Claudia E. Nelson, Director
cen@email.arizona.edu
www.nptao.arizona.edu

The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office (NPTAO) provides a comprehensive program of university-based technical assistance in the areas of economic and community development, technology transfer, and educational opportunities for Native peoples, Arizona's Indian tribes, and tribal organizations. NPTAO, in consultation with tribal leaders and tribal representatives, serves as the conduit between Arizona's Native constituents through resource identification and utilization of the University of Arizona's vast and diverse cadre of university professional, academic, and research personnel. The office provides the first point of contact for the Vice President for Research Office for all American Indian affairs related matters.

Southwest Institute for Research on Women
Sally J. Stevens, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Southwest Institute for Research on Women
University of Arizona
1443 E. First Street
Tucson, AZ 85721-0403
Telephone: 520-626-9558
Fax: 520-621-1533
Email: wstudies@email.arizona.edu
http://sirow.web.arizona.edu/

The Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) is a research and resource center that focuses on diversity of women in the Southwest and at the Mexico-US boarder. The Institute addresses issues related to women and girls' cultures, economic status, education, legal issues, and health. Among current and recent programs that include attention to American Indian women are (1) a program to assist women with legal related issues related to
immigration and employment,  and (2) initiatives related to aspects of women's health including substance use, mental health, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and female specific cancers. Institute sponsored education projects focus on gender/ethnic equity, sexual health, and motivating and supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

Southwest Center
1052 North Highland Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Telephone: 520-621-2484
FAX: 520-621-9922
Contact: Joseph Wilder, Director and Journal of the Southwest Editor
jwilder@u.arizona.edu
http://w3.arizona.edu/~swctr

The purpose of the Southwest Center of the University of Arizona is to work toward a definition, to illuminate and to present the character, of the Greater Southwest: the heartland of Arizona , New Mexico, Sonora and Chihuahua, and its peripheries. The region has for millennia been a crossroads of cultures, languages, customs and ideas.

The Southwest Center sponsors dozens of research projects that enhance understanding of trans-border culture and history. Linguistic and literary studies of the Yaqui People of Sonora are among the Center's efforts.

Udall Center For Studies in Public Policy
803 East First Street
Telephone: 520-884-4393
FAX: 520-884-4702
Contact: Stephen Cornell, Director
scornell@email.arizona.edu
http://udallcenter.arizona.edu/

Established in 1987, the Udall Center For Studies in Public Policy sponsors policy-relevant, interdisciplinary research and forums that link scholarship and education with decision making. The Center specializes in issues concerning environment, natural resources, and public lands; American Indian governance and economic development; the US - Mexico border; and related topics.

Udall Center For Studies in Public Policy: Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management and Policy
803 E. First Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
Telephone: 520-884-4393 Ext. 249
FAX: 520-884-4702
Contact: Dr. Manley Begay, Jr., Director
mbegay@u.arizona.edu
www.nni.arizona.edu

The Udall Center For Studies in Public Policy is home to the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI). NNI serves as a self-determination, self governance, and development resource for indigenous nations in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere.