This project will develop, publish and disseminate a reference guide to the nation?s 35 tribally controlled colleges and universities. Tribal College and University Profiles will feature descriptions of each institution, as well as introductory information on the history and philosophy of the tribal college movement. In addition, it will summarize the role and impact of NSF-supported STEM education initiatives. The proposed reference guide supports the National Science Foundation?s STEM and capacity building initiatives targeting tribal colleges. Because tribal colleges are small, rural and underfunded, their needs and accomplishments are frequently overlooked by policy makers and funders within the public and private sectors. Publication of Tribal College and University Profiles brings greater visibility to the movement and creates opportunities for tribal colleges to showcase accomplishments and identify new partnerships. The project will result in publication of a professionally written and designed book of approximately 96 pages. With an anticipated print run of 4,500 copies, it will be widely distributed among mainstream educational institutions, federal agencies, policy makers and nonprofits. The guide will also be distributed to tribal colleges, the National Science Foundation, and associations affiliated with the tribal college movement.
