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OLC Weekly Bulletin May 22-June 2, 2006

President’s Office (Thomas Shortbull)__Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29^th, in observance of Memorial Day. <><> BOT meetings: Program Policy on Tuesday, May 30^th @ 4:30 p.m. at the PRCC; Finance on Wednesday, May 31^st @ 3:00 p.m. and Personnel @ 5:00 p.m. at Piya Wiconi: BOT on Thursday, June 1^st @ 5:00 p.m. at Piya Wiconi.

Student Support Services (Milton Fineran)___The SSS program will be holding its annual awards dinner on Friday, May 26 from 5-7pm in the conference room at Piya Wiconi. We will recognize our program participants, tutors and peer mentors. Louis L.W.M. and I will be the chefs!

Benefits Officer (Christina Janis)___Regarding the additional voluntary life insurance enrollment, you have until May 26^th to complete the forms and return them to me. Any questions feel free to call.

Please see my email dated May 3, 2006 for more info on the enrollment process. The following info is from the May 3^rd email: On May 5^th, we will have a Special Open Enrollment for Voluntary Life Insurance. This is open to all eligible employees that wish to have additional life insurance. The additional life insurance offered to our group ranges from $10,000 to $500,000. All amounts require an Evidence of Insurability (Health Questionnaire) form to be completed (attached) and an enrollment form (attached). The company may deny the additional amount. As a reminder, all staff have a current life insurance policy of $30,000. This amount is mandated by the college and required for all permanent staff. Attached to the May 3^rd email are the rates for the additional insurance. The rates are separated by non-tobacco and tobacco users

Applied Science (Marilyn Kockrow)___Congratulations to all the graduates. Feel proud of your accomplishments! There will be a second “Business Seminar” on June 8-9, 2006 in the Piya Wiconi Conference Room. Registration will begin at 8 am and the conference will be from 9-4 both days. Lunch and refreshments will be furnished. A small stipend will be given to the first 100 attendees to register to help defray gas expenses. There will be a small gift for each attendee and door prizes both days. The conference will feature how to use and market your crafts, paintings, etc., on E-bay (Internet) and how to build your very own Web Page. There will be three guest speakers each day. Come for a two-day conference packed with information. All community members are welcome and invited to attend. The Applied Science Instructors will be giving workshops in the districts on various topics such as “Customer Service”, “Quick Books”, “Carpentry Skills, etc. These workshops have a limited number of stipends available. Watch for flyers!

Academic (Dr. Jeffrey Olson)___As most of you know by now, OLC has a new academic department - the Department of Social Work.  Our webpage is up and active.  the Chairperson, Jeffrey Olson, started work in October, 2005.  Larry Salway and Larry Parker were hired as full-time faculty and begin work this August.  You can find information on the program at http://ww2.olc.edu/jolson/socialwork/  It can also be accessed from the main OLC webpage under Academic Departments...   As the social work major phases in, the human services major is being phased out.  OLC will make every effort to assist seniors and juniors in this program to finish the B.S. degree.  Sophomores will be advised with regard to either finishing the A.A. degree in Human Services or changing majors, whichever is more advantageous for the student.  It is recommended that human service majors with 80 college credits or less change majors and if interested, apply to enter the social work program...  The social work program is going through a national accreditation process.  Students who enter this fall and graduate in 2008, 2009 and 2010 will be considered to have graduated from a CSWE accredited program once we achieve accreditation, projected for June 2010.  This means that (if everything goes well) after June 2010 every OLC BSW graduate would be eligible to apply for a one year MSW program at any university in the country.  Please e-mail the Chairperson of the social work program, Jeffrey Olson - jolson@olc.edu - for information on the program.

Math & Science (Mike Fredenberg)___ Announcement from Dr. Jim Taulman. http://www.olc.edu/~jtaulman/cumulative_10_04_4_06.htm. This link contains the latest summary of the wind data from our anemometer tower, through April. The yearly summary is first, October '04-October '05, then individual months below that. I'll do another second year cumulative summary in October if the tower owner doesn't come remove the tower before then.

Technical Support Services (Brett Bump)___BlackBoard announcement - Please notice that there are ONLY two weeks left before the BlackBoard server is shut down COMPLETELY. The last day to access the machine with BlackBoard materials on it is June 2nd.

Bookstore (Myreen Iron Cloud)___CASH FOR YOUR BOOKS. Bring them to OLC Bookstore at Piya Wiconi on Monday and Tuesday, May 22^nd and 23^rd. Textbooks purchased with CD’s or Disks should include the same when sold back.

Lakota Studies (Karen Lone Hill)___The dates for the annual Lakota Oral Proficiency Interview for OLC faculty and staff are Friday, May 26, 2006 and Friday, June 2, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. The sign-up sheet for the interviews is with Dawn Clifford. You may schedule for either May 26^th or June 2^nd. In preparation for this, the department is also offering language mentoring, so contact one of the full-time faculty members: John Around Him, Charlie White Buffalo, Charlie Shot With Arrow, Wilmer Mesteth, Fedelia Cross, Verine White, or Karen Lone Hill. For more information, contact Karen at 455-6100 (leave a message if unavailable) or email Karen at kloneh@olc.edu.

Graduate Studies (Dawn Frank)___ Congratulations! The Graduate Studies staff is proud to announce the completion of studies and conferment of Masters Degree in Lakota Leadership and Management: Education Administration to: Way to Go!

1. Robert Cook 5. Vickie Sherman

2. Scott Herman 6. Justina Setalla One Horn

3. Gina Bettelyoun 7. Theresa Lessert

4. Wayne Fox 8. Jerry Lessert

Robert Cook, Scott Herman, Gina Bettelyoun, Wayne Fox, and Vicky Sherman are Education. Sandy White Shield would like to wish her “heartiest congratulations to all of these students”.

<><> The final colloquia was held on Saturday April 28, 2006.The Graduate Studies Staff would like to thank the following SCAP/CAP committee members for taking time to support these students.

1. Gerry Giraud 7. Tony Brave
2. Arthur Zimiga 8. Devonna Bush
3. Norma Lone Hill 9. Sandy White Shield
4. Holly Boomer 10. Dawn Frank
5. Marie Randall 11. Larry Parker
6. Margo Hienert

The Graduate Studies Staff would like to say a special thanks to Kathy Aplan and Tony Brave for their dedication and service to these students.

REMINDER! Graduate Studies Department

Dawn Frank will be visiting the centers (see schedule) during the week of June 5th.  NEW, incoming masters' students are HIGHLY encouraged to meet with her.

Monday June 5, 2006 10:00 am – 3:00pm	Pine Ridge, College Center
Tuesday June 6, 2006 10:00 am – 3:00pm	Pahin Sinte College Center, SD
Wednesday June 7, 2006 10:00 am – 2:00pm	Eagle Nest, College Center
Thursday June 8, 2006 10:00 am – 2:00pm	Batesland, College Center
Friday June 9, 2006 10:00 am – 3:00pm	Rapid City, College Center

If you are interested in enrolling in the one of the following degree programs: Lakota Leadership and Management or Lakota Leadership and Management: Education Administration. Please bring the following items:

1. Official undergraduate transcripts from an accredited institution specifying date degree conferred.
2. Fill out the Graduate application form
3. Pay $15.00 graduate application fee
4. Letters of reference ( step 2)
5. Degree of Indian Blood (if applicable)
6. 2 essays; 1) autobiography 2) Letter of interest into GS program

Lakota Leadership/Management Degree Requirements

Educational Administration Emphasis Requirements

The following are required for admission to Lakota Leadership/Management graduate program. 1. A Bachelor degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution. 2. A 2.5 GPA with 3.0 in major field. 3. Completion of LakM 513, 533 & 603 prior to admission to program of study. 4. Must have a 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate Language Arts course work. 5. Official admittance to do graduate program emphasis 30 days following completion of nine (9) hours (application). 6. Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher for program of graduate study.

The following are required for admission to Lakota Leadership/Management: Education Administration 1. Requirements for the Elementary Principal: a) A master’s degree from a college or university approved for teacher education; b) Four years of teaching experience at the elementary level on an elementary teacher endorsement or another endorsement which includes the elementary grades; c) The completion of an approved program for elementary principals at a college or university. 2. Requirements for the Secondary Principal a) A master’s degree from a college or university approved for teacher education; b) Four years of teaching experience at the secondary level on a secondary teacher endorsement or another endorsement, which includes the secondary grades; c) The completion of an approved program for secondary principals at a college or university. 3. A 2.5 GPA with 3.0 in major field. 4. A 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate Language Arts Course work. 5. Completion of LakM 513, 533, & 603 prior to Admissions to plan of study. 6. Official admittance to do graduate program emphasis 30 days following completion of nine (9) (application). 7. Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher in all Course work (program of study).

APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 1, 2006.

The Sharing a vision for generation’s scholarship applications for the 2006-2007 academic years are available for submission.

Sharing A Vision For Generations <><> A Scholarship Program For American Indian Women

Scholarship Application Process

Eligible applicants must be female enrolled tribal members, and be in good standing in their degree program, or have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients in the Masters program must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate hours per semester. Recipients in any

Scholarship Amount: The amount awarded will be $1000 for the academic year; $500 will be awarded per semester after confirmation from the College is received regarding full-time status and (second semester) grades are received showing that the student is in good standing academically with the college.

Application Process: (1) Complete the application form, (2) Three letters of reference (teachers, employers), (3) Career Statement, (4) Statement of how the scholarship will benefit/impact you and your community.

No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by June 15. No incomplete applications will be accepted.

New Applicants and Previous Recipients:

*A complete application must be submitted for all new applicants.

**Previous recipients need only send an updated Career Statement and their previous semester grades, UNLESS more than one semester has occurred since the previous scholarship was awarded. If the past recipient has taken time off or not completed a semester, a completely new application will be necessary.

Sharing the Vision for Generations representatives will be available to speak with women enrolled in the Lakota Leadership and Management program and who are interested in applying for the scholarship from 3:00 pm – 5:00pm at the Lakota Ranch Resort. They will also interview their past scholarship recipient “Melanie Two Eagle” on June 22^nd at 2:00pm.

Up coming events

<> <> We will have the second annual recognition/honoring on June 22, 2006 located at the Lakota Ranch Resort beginning promptly at 3:00pm. The purpose of this event is to recognize, encourage, and honor the Graduate Students who are enrolled in the Itancan Waste Kici Owayawa Grant current progress. Cohort 1 will graduate this year and Cohort 2 is expected to enter into their final year in 2006-2007. Candidate family members are invited to the recognition and will also be honored for the support. The Itancan Waste Kici Owayawa program acknowledges the family support which has greatly contributed to the candidate’s success and current progress. We would like the current graduating students to provide Woksape – words of encouragement to cohort 1 in regards to their SCAP experience. Please RSVP by June 15, 2006 to Sandy White Shield at (605) 455-6007 or email her at swhiteshield@olc.edu.

<> <> Larry Gauer, who is an applicant for the Education Administration Grant Coordinator position for the Itancan Waste Kici Owayawa grant, will give a presentation on Friday May 26, 2006 at 1:00pm.  The presentation will be held in the Graduate Studies conference room.  All OLC Chairs are encouraged to attend, interested parties are invited.

<> <> Sharing the Vision for Generations representatives will be available to speak with women enrolled in the Lakota Leadership and Management program and who are interested in applying for the scholarship. They will also interview their past scholarship recipient “Melanie Two Eagle” on June 22^nd at 2:00pm

FREE <> Research Enhancement Seminars for OLC Graduate Students

Seminars will be held in the month of June for ALL OLC Graduate Students who are enrolled in either Lakota Leadership and Management or Lakota Leadership and Management: Education Administration who would like to polish up in the following areas:

<><> Accessing Research Materials June 14, 2006 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm located in the Library. Michelle May will be the facilitator. <> <> This is Free and open to all enrolled OLC Graduate Students who would like to enhance their literary research skills. However, students who are entering into their CAP or SCAP for the 2006-2007 academic year are strongly encouraged to attend. Students must bring to the seminar a tentative research topic. The students in attendance will be required to do hands literary searches using internet, OLC Library resources, etc to locate appropriate references to their selected topic.

<><> Qualitative Research Methods: developing and conducting field interviews June 15, 16, 2006 from 9:00 am – 3:00pm. This is Free and open to all enrolled OLC Graduate Students who would like to enhance their qualitative research methodology. Larry Parker and Dawn Frank will be the Facilitators. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance skills needed in development of CAP/SCAP projects. <><> The purpose of this seminar is to help OLC Graduate Students enhance skills in relation to the development of interview guides, questionnaires, learning how to conducts interviews and compile data. Students will be expected to have an active part in interviewing through role playing and analyzing their results.

<><> Conducting Professional Presentations using Power Point June 19 – 20, 2006 from 9:00 am – 3:00pm on the first day and 9:00am – 12:00pm on the second day. Larry Parker and Dawn Frank will be the Facilitators. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance skills needed in development of CAP/SCAP projects. <><> This is Free and open to all enrolled OLC Graduate Students who would like to enhance their presentation skills. Students are required to work directly with Power Point software. Students are required to come with a tentative topic of interest. The objective of this seminar is to learn how to conduct professional presentations using and understanding Lakota Protocol. Students are required to attend both days.

<><> Managing and Recording Professional Meetings June 20, 2006 from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm. Sandy White Shield, Dawn Frank, and Larry Parker will be the facilitators. <><> This is Free and open to all enrolled OLC Graduate Students who would like to enhance their presentation skills. Students are required to work directly with Power Point software. Students are required to come with a tentative topic of interest. The objective of this seminar is to learn how to conduct professional presentations using and understanding Lakota Protocol.

For more information please call Dawn Frank or Sandy White shield @ (605) 455-6006. You can send an email at dfrank@olc.edu or swhiteshield@olc.edu.

KOLC Schedule

09:00am Land Grant

09:40am Strong Heart Presentation

10:20am All Stars Girls Basketball

12:00pm Atheletes of the Past Vincent Whipple

12:30pm All Stars Boys Basketball

02:00pm Plants and Foods - College Fund - Earth Study

02:30pm Treaties with Pat Lee

04:00pm Creation Story05:15pm Lakota Fund - News - Steve Hernandez

05:30pm Treaties with Pat Lee

07:00pm Strong Heart Presentation

07:35pm All Stars Girls Basketball

09:15pm Athletes of the Past Vincent Whipple

09:33pm All Stars Boys Basketball

11:03pm Day End - John Around Him

Remainder of Spring 2006 Calendar

Memorial Day (Offices Closed) May 29^th

Last Day for Chairs June 2^nd

Graduation/Powwow June 23^rd -25^th

Last Day for Support Staff June 23^rd

Community Events:

ATA’ KILI Chili Cookoff 2006 <><><> June 10, 2006 @ Pine Ridge Powwow grounds <><><> Entry fee $50.00 per team – Salsa entry fee $5.00 <><><> Lakota Red Chili---1^st-$200; 2^nd-$150; 3^rd-$100. Grass Root Green Chili---1^st-$200; 2^nd-$150; 3^rd-$100. Oyate’ Choice---1^st-$200; 2^nd-$150; 3^rd-$100. Oyate’ Choice Salsa---50/50 (will be voted on by public). <><><> Entry forms and rules can e picked up at KILI Radio Station. Cash/money order payable to KILI Radio. Entry fee to be paid in full by June 2^nd, 2006 @ 6 pm. <><><> Contact person: Summer Fox Belly @ 441-4739/867-5988. All proceeds go to KILI Radio – the voice of the Lakota Nation. A nonprofit radio station.

Message from Michel Melvin re: KILI Radio__I am writing on behalf of KILI Radio to request support, for a grant KILI Radio is writing.  As you are aware the KILI radio tower was struck by lighting, crippling the communication across the Pine Ridge Reservation. Please feel free to e-mail Tom or myself at crashwk@hotmail.com or resqueen@gwtc.net . Thanking you in advance. Michel Melvin, KILI Radio Community Member. 605-867-5002

Many Kites Press Gala: All OLC Staff, Students and Faculty are invited to the Many Kites Press Gala at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, SD.  Open House from 1-4 p.m. with special author readings and music by Cante T’inza, the Braveheart Drum Group.  We are celebrating all the Many Kites authors which includes OLC faculty member, Jamie Lee (Washaka—The Bear Dreamer), the students who contributed to the collection of student writings, Wicoicage—The Future (partially funded by the He Sapa Student Org) and Cante T’inza, the Braveheart drum group with B.J. and Amery Braveheart.  The Gala includes a coloring contest, kites for kids, good food and good fun and is open to all.  Many Kites Press is owned by Milt and Jamie Lee.  Books will be available. 

Fourth Annual South Dakota Festival of Books: September 22-24, 2006 in downtown Sioux Falls. Confirmed appearances included 2005 Pulitzer Prize winners Marilynne Robinson and National Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, suspense author J. A. Jance, PEN/Hemingway award winner Susan Power, “Into the West” TV series advisor Joseph Marshall III, National Book Award winner Pete Dexter, book action librarian Nancy Pearl, and children’s book author Peg Kehret. Consult our web site (http://sdhc.sdstate.org) for a complete list of authors and other details about the festival.