Indigenous and American Indian Studies Program

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IAIS Program Values

CIRCLE: Communication, Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Leadership, and Excellence

Indigenous and

American Indian

Studies Program

Dear Prospective Student:

Thank you for your interest in the Indigenous and American Indian Studies Program (IAIS) at Haskell Indian Nations University. IAIS graduates have used their studies to prepare for

opportunities that include law, journalism, business, social work, linguistics, science, education, and tribal and federal employment. Many also have entered graduate programs in Indigenous Nations, American Indian Studies, or in their areas of undergraduate concentration.

For more information about our program or if you have you questions about the IAIS application, please contact the Haskell Indigenous and American Indian Studies faculty or visit our website . We look forward to working with you as you achieve your educational potential at Haskell Indian Nations University.

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Please read the application carefully before completing the form. We suggest you make a photocopy of your completed application for your records. Your application will be reviewed by the IAIS Admissions Committee.

Important Dates: Application deadline for admission (as of Fall 2014):  Fall Semester: Mar 15th

 Spring Semester: October 15th IAIS Admission requirements:

 Eligible for admission into Haskell Indian Nations University. Please see catalog for admission’s requirement. Please note: transfer students will require admission to the IAIS program prior to admission into Haskell Indian Nations University.

 Completion of 45 hours of the Institutional and General Education requirements as outlined in the Haskell Catalog.

 Minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA with no grade less than a B in the Haskell American Indian/Alaska Native citizenship courses (or their equivalent if a transfer student).

 Completed Application: a. IAIS Application.

b. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.

c. Two completed reference letters. At least one letter needs to be written by a Haskell faculty teaching American Indian/Alaska Native citizenship courses (or equivalent if a transfer student).

d. A 200 word statement describing contributions you are committed to making in relation to the IAIS program and the intellectual community at Haskell. You may state your goals, with respect to education, your practical experience in Native communities, the areas of academic interests that you will share with your fellow classmates, etc.

 NOTE: The statement should be typed using standard essay structure, carefully proofread, and demonstrate writing ability at the junior-level. e. Return completed application in an envelope to:

Indigenous and American Indian Studies Program IAIS Admissions Committee

Haskell Indian Nations University Parker Hall – 155 Indian Avenue Lawrence, KS 66046

Phone: (785) 749-8404 (Request IAIS Department) Fax: (785) 832 - 6643

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Students will be notified by email regarding admission status

Please type or print clearly

Semester you plan to start IAIS Program Fall 20______ Spring 20______

Date of Birth ___________________________________________________

Gender [ ] Female [ ] Male

Last Name _________________________________________________________ First Name _________________________________________________________ Middle Name _________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Campus Box Number_______________

Email _________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________________ Tribal _________________________________________________________ Citizenship Language Profiency Primary Language _____________________________ Secondary Language _____________________________

Office Use Only

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Education

Enrollment [ ] Haskell Student

Status [ ] Sophomore [ ] Junior [ ] Senior

[ ] Transfer Student

[ ] Sophomore [ ] Junior [ ] Senior

How many college credit hours earned? ____________ Credits

Previously applied to the Haskell IAIS program? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, what year and semester? __________________ Previously enrolled in the Haskell IAIS program? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, what year and semester? __________________ Applied to any other 4-year degree program at Haskell?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

If yes, which degree program? __________________

Previous College(s) Years Attended

& Degree earned Name, Location

High Schools(s) Year Graduated

Name, Location

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Year Earned: ___________ State: _________

AIS Courses in Progress

Title / Credit Hours

Student, Honorary, Tribal, and Professional Organizations & Clubs

Club Name / Position Held / Calendar Year(s) of Participation

Scholastic Awards, Honors, Fellowships, and Merit-Based Scholarships

Award Name / Year Awarded

Professional Experience

List all work experience from the past two years or since graduating high school or GED. Attach a resume or second sheet if needed.

Service-Learning and Volunteer Experience

Name / Year

Military Experience

Military Branch, years of service

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Recommendations

Please list the names of the two individuals that you requested to provide references. If a Haskell student, at least one of these letters of recommendation must come from an IAIS faculty. If a transfer student, faculty recommendations from your previous institution is strongly suggested.

Name University Contact Information

1. _________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ I certify the information provided in this application is true and accurate.

________________________________________________ _______________________

Name (signature) Date

________________________________________________________________________ Name (Print)

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Indigenous and American Indian Studies Program

Recommendation Form Dear ______________________________,

The following student is applying for admission into the Indigenous and American Indian Studies

Program at Haskell Indian Nations University. Please rate the student on your experience with him/her to the best of your knowledge. The information you provide will help the AIS committee evaluate the student for admission into the program.

This section to be completed by the student and submitted to faculty member: Name of Applicant: _______________________________________

Year in school: ____ Fr. _____ So. _____Jr. _____Sr. Hours completed: _____ Previous college: _________________________________________ GPA ______ This section to be completed by the faculty member:

Level of Performance Ranking Factors

Check One Exc epti ona l Above Ave ra ge Ave ra g e B elow Ave ra g e Una ble to r ate

1. Shows academic potential 2. Possesses a positive attitude 3. Shows maturity and responsibility 4. Shows leadership qualities

5. Shows a strong desire to graduate from the IAIS program Yes: _____

Provisional: _____ No: _____

6. Overall recommendation

Additional Comments: (use the back of this page if necessary)

_____________________________________ _________________

Signature of Faculty Date

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CIRCLE: Communication, Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Leadership, and Excellence Recommendation Form

Dear ______________________________,