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Jaye Francis - #16 Project Files

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: Project Files

Scope and Contents

From the Series: 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)

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