University of Alaska Fairbanks Rural Student Services Sasha Dixon UAF, ANSEP s.dixon@uaf.edu 907 474-7610 Oct. 23, 2006
UAF Rural Student Services Introduction Services Comprehensive advising Orientation Focus classes Freshman success Math/English supplemental Community Student clubs Rural focus
Background Established in 1970 5 Full time advising staff 550 students ~ 95% Native Student Clubs
Services Advising Orientation Freshmen Success classes Course selection Co-enrollment Teaching/Learning style University System Familiarization Orientation Freshmen Success classes English composition Math
Community Center of campus life Events and Speakers Collaboration with University programs Student Clubs AISES- American Indian Science and Engineering Society ANESA- Alaska Native Education Student Association ANPYCH- Alaska Native into Psychology ANSWA- Alaska Native Social Work Association FNA- Festival of Native Arts INU-YUPIAQ- Dance group NABL- Native American Business Leaders NSO- Native Student Organization