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ERIC Number: EJ629914
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-5505
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Of the Community, by the Community, and for the Community.
Ambler, Marjane
Tribal College Journal, v12 n4 p8-9 Sum 2001
States that tribal colleges are not Ivory Towers standing above and beyond their communities. American Indians have higher rates of poverty, unemployment, sickness, mortality than others in the United States. Tribal colleges must provide health services, childcare and other community services as well as education to meet the needs of their community. (PGS)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Community Control, Community Needs, Community Services, Integrated Services, Public Service, School Community Relationship, Self Help Programs, Social Responsibility, Tribally Controlled Education, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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