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Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are such places.  \nIn these places of strength and beauty, there are also incredible hardships—historical trauma, poverty, and isolation mean limited access to healthcare, housing, education, and transportation. In these places of deep cultural knowledge and spiritual practices, there are also many challenges—grief and loss, food insecurity, and shattered families.  \nThe tribally controlled education represented by TCUs is restorative—bringing access to language, socialization, relationships, and indigenous knowledge that is inherently empowering to students and their families. It is knowledge that overcomes hardships and challenges. Because ofTCUs and  \nmore support for Native students throughout higher education, over 14% of Native adults have a college degree.  \nThis report provides a snapshot of the ways that students experience TCUs. This research also shows there is a gap—in order to increase the number of Native students who complete college, more students need support. With continued investments from tribal colleges and additional investments from outside the colleges, this gap can be narrowed and more students can succeed.  \nCheryl Crazy Bull  \nPresident and CEO  \nAmerican Indian College Fund  \n\n| Table of Contents |  | Published by the Center for Community College Student\u003Cbr>Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Tribal Colleges and Their Students | 1 | © 2019 Permission granted for unlimited copying with |\n| The Importance of Culture and Belonging | 2 | appropriate citation. |\n| Relationships | 4 | Please cite this report as follows: Center for Community College\u003Cbr>Student Engagement. (2019) . Preserving culture and planning |\n| Student Engagement | 5 | for the future: An exploration of student experiences at tribal |\n| Challenges to Persistence Financial Assistance | 6\u003Cbr>10 | colleges. Austin, TX: The University of Texas at Austin, College\u003Cbr>of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy,\u003Cbr>Program in Higher Education Leadership. |\n| The Path Forward | 12 | All photos excluding cover © American Indian College Fund |\n\nPreserving Culture and Planning for the Future  \nTribal Colleges and Their Students  \nJust over half a century ago, Diné College, originally named Navajo Community College, was established as the first tribally controlled college in the United States. Now, in 2019, over 30 other tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are also creating important opportunities for the students they serve. Tribal colleges have at the heart of their missions a focus on preserving and honoring tribal culture—and also a commitment to improving the educational, social, and economic development of their communities.  \nAccording to the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), TCUs “operate more than 75 campuses in 16 states … and serve students from well more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes.”1 Many of the colleges are located on or near tribal lands in rural locations with little economic development.2 Although  \nnot all students who attend tribal colleges are Native American,3 the vast majority are.4 This report aims to share a narrative of students who attend tribal colleges.  \nOver 1,000 students across 25 tribal colleges responded to the 2017 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE), which collects information from students about their experiences from the time they decide to enroll in college through the third week of their first term. Over 2,400 students across 22 tribal colleges responded to the 2018 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE), which gathers information from stud","cbCaiuIzYuKjaD72","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuIzYuKjaD72","pdf",2322755,16,"English","# Tribal Colleges and Their Students\n## The Importance of Culture and Belonging\n## Relationships\n## Student Engagement\n## Challenges to Persistence Financial Assistance\n## The Path Forward","[{\"question\":\"What does the report say tribal colleges focus on?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that TCUs center their missions on preserving and honoring tribal culture while also improving educational, social, and economic development in their communities.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of challenges do students face at tribal colleges?\",\"answer\":\"The report describes hardships such as historical trauma, poverty, isolation, grief and loss, food insecurity, and disrupted families that can limit access to key resources.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report use survey data to assess student experiences?\",\"answer\":\"It references SENSE 2017 and CCSSE 2018, comparing tribal college students’ responses with Native American students at non-tribal colleges and identifying differences in enrollment and demographics.\"}]","Preserving Culture and Planning for the Future - Special Report | PDF",1792043365]