Jaye Francis - #16
Series
Scope and Contents
Abstract: 2/19/2013, 3/5/2013. In tape one, Francis discusses culture shock of leaving the reservation and attending an academic institution. She overviews her professional experience and her introduction to UNM Anderson School of Management in 1979. She also explains the developmental initiatives to support Native students and alumni, as well as specialized workshops, career fairs targeted for Native people. She concludes with emphasizing the need to form relationships and solidarity with Native initiatives across disciplines and departments. In tape two, Francis discusses challenges regarding retention and enrollment of Native Students into the UNM Business Program. In tape three, she concludes with discussion regarding the role of community in education, transitional strategies for youth attending higher education and the need to foster relationships internationally with other Indigenous peoples.
Dates
- 2012-2015
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)
Abstract
Jaye Francis is from the Laguna Pueblo and worked as an administrator at UNM Anderson School of Management for many years. She is the advisor to the American Indian Business Association, an organization that combines spirituality and culture in professional development and seeks to increase academic graduation rates and retention of Native people.
General
Keywords/Topics: American Indian Business Association (AIBA), UNM Native American Alumni; predatory lending workshops; community partnerships; Native American college retention initiatives; multicultural learning and diversity; Gyasi Ross; David Lester, Council for Energy Resources TRIBES; Reservation Economic Summit (RES); Gary Davis National Council of Indian Economic Development; AISES; AISES; UNM Engineering Department; American Indian Business Association; American Indian Science & Engineering Society.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451