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February 26, 2010

2010 U.S. Professors of the Year Awards

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have launched the nomination period for the 2010 U.S. Professors of the Year awards. The deadline for 2010 program entries is April 16, 2010. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute instructor Nader Vadiee was one of the 2009 winners. U.S. Professors of the Year »

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.