AIHEC Announcements

June 9, 2010

AIHEC and NSF Announce TCUP TAP

AIHEC received funding from the National Science Foundation’s Tribal College and University Program (NSF-TCUP) to provide technical assistance to Tribal Colleges and Universities that are currently implementing or plan to implement projects funded by NSF-TCUP. The AIHEC NSF-TCUP Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is a key component of AIHEC’s ongoing effort to improve American Indian student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), support TCUs in developing and sustaining high quality STEM education and research programs, and help ensure that American Indians have the tools needed to succeed in the national and global STEM workforces. For more information, please contact: Dr. Gerald "Carty" Monette, 575.741.5037, or Al Kuslikis, 703.838.0400.

Related Announcements and Information

July 28, 2010

USDA and Red Book University Webinar Invitations

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) presents two free interactive webinars hosted by Red Book Credit Services as part of its Red Book University educational offering:

1. Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)—Your Partner in Produce
   Shows how PACA protects the fruit and vegetable industry. Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Registration »
2. USDA Fresh Products Market Inspection Basics
   Practical description of the fresh products inspection process, including topics such as how to request an inspection, interpret an inspection certificate, and appeal an inspection result. Thursday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Registration »

May 11, 2010

Call for Proposals

The U. S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, has issued a "Call for Proposals" for workshops and poster sessions at this year's "National Meeting on Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education" held at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center in Maryland (in the Washington, D.C. area) October 18-20, 2010. The conference theme is "Promoting Student Success: Effective AODV Prevention in Tough Times." Submission Form and Registration »

February 16, 2010

Justice Department Announces Streamlined Grant Solicitation for Tribal Communities

Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli announced today that the Justice Department’s grant-making components have created a streamlined approach for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal communities to apply for Fiscal Year 2010 funding opportunities. Press Release »  Fact Sheet »

Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools

Diabetes is almost three times more common in the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population than in the general population. Once considered an adult disease, type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed more and more often in AI/AN children, and the risk for type 2 diabetes is increasing in young people in all U.S. populations. Many people are unaware that the onset of diabetes can often be prevented or delayed. In 2001, eight TCUs began working with NIH and CDC to develop the “Diabetes in Tribal Schools” (DETS) curriculum to increase AI/AN students understanding of health, diabetes, and maintaining life in balance; increase their understanding and application of scientific and community knowledge; and increase interest in science and health professions among AI/AN youth. We urge you to visit the DETS Web site and adopt this innovative and life-changing curriculum in your schools.