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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Examining Online Education at Tribal Community Colleges
Hope Allchin; Frank Fernandez
New Directions for Community Colleges, n205 p19-31 2024
For students at tribal colleges, online courses provide access to college coursework, particularly for non-traditional students and students who live in rural communities. In addition, online courses provide unique opportunities for Indigenous students to connect with their tribal communities and to participate in cultural revitalization and language acquisition efforts being led by tribal colleges, regardless of their proximity to a tribal college. This article analyzes descriptive data of two-year tribal colleges that provide a snapshot of their presence and spending to support online education. We offer policy recommendations to support greater online education opportunities for Indigenous students and to expand Indigenous cultural revitalization and language acquisition through online courses.
Descriptors: Minority Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Education, Community Colleges, Online Courses, Access to Education, Nontraditional Students, American Indians, Rural Areas, Indigenous Populations, Cultural Maintenance, Community Involvement, Language Acquisition, Geographic Distribution, Electronic Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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