For American Indian scholars, securing a job in higher education can sometimes be as simple as checking a box. Most of the country's colleges and universities do not require proof of tribal enrollment from faculty or staff who identify themselves as American Indians. Students looking to receive financial aid, however, must submit proof that they are members of federally recognized tribes. Tribal scholars say some faculty are falsely claiming American Indian heritage to boost their job prospects. In response, the Association of American Indian and Alaska Native Professors issued a statement on what they call, "ethnic fraud" to assist universities wanting to develop culturally diverse campuses. The association's statement, released in 2003, recommends that colleges and universities: (1) Require documentation of enrollment in a state or federally recognized nation/tribe with preference given to those who meet this criterion; (2) Establish a case-by-case review process for those unable to meet the first criterion; (3) Include American Indian/Alaska Native faculty in the selection process; (4) Require a statement from the applicant that demonstrates past and future commitment to American Indian/Alaska Native concerns; (5) Require higher education administrators to attend workshops on tribal sovereignty and meet with local tribal officials; and (6) Advertise vacancies at all levels and on a broad scale and in tribal publications.