The 2018 Scholars Program was held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for Tribal College Students. The program hosted panels and speakers to help students who are interested in transitioning from a two-year to a four-year institution.
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Program Schedule
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | Arrival and Check-in | Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Haymarket 801 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 | |
| 6:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Dinner | Opening Prayer and Blessing | Husker Rooms 2 & 3, Hilton Garden Inn |
| Opening Remarks | Dr. Laurence Rilett, P.E. Dr. Christopher Cornelius | ||
| Panel: Expanding Your Future Using Education | Dr. Colette Yellow Robe Ms. Rebekka Schlichting Ms. Sydney James |
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Transitioning from a 2 to a 4-Year Institution
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 - 7:30 AM | Breakfast | Hilton Garden Inn | |
| 7:45 - 8:00 AM | Transition from Hilton Garden Inn to UNL City Campus | ||
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Pre-Conference Assessment | Bureau of Sociological Research, UNL | Unity Room 212 Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center 1505 S Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | UNL Welcome and MATC Introduction | Dr. Laurence Rilett, P.E. | |
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM | Overview of the MATC Scholars Program | Dr. Christopher Cornelius | |
| 9:00 - 10:20 AM | Native American Student Experiences & Why a 4-Year Degree Program | Dr. Christpher Cornelius | |
| 10:20 - 10:30 AM | Break | ||
| 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Native American Journeys with Indigenous Communities | Dr. Aaron Thomas | Unity Room 212 |
| 11:45 AM - 10:00 PM | Transition to Willa Cather Dining Center | ||
| 12:00 - 1:10 PM | Lunch | Mr. Kevin Abourezk | Red Cloud C, Willa Cather Dining Center 530 N 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588 |
| 1:10 - 1:20 PM | Transition to Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center | ||
| 1:20 - 1:30 PM | Group Photo | ||
| 1:30 - 2:00 PM | Transferring Credits to a University | Mr. Radell Nared Jr. | Unity Room 212 |
| 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Building your Educational Degree | Mr. Spenser Thompson | |
| 2:30 - 3:20 PM | Funding your Success & Eishenhower Scholarship | Mr. Gabriel Bruguier | |
| 3:20 - 3:30 PM | Break | ||
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Panel: Varied Paths in Educational Journeys | Members of the University of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange (UNITE) | Unity Room 212 |
| 4:30 - 4:45 PM | Transition to Nebraska State Capitol and Standing Bear Statue on Centennial Mall | ||
| 4:45 - 5:30 PM | Tour of Nebraska State Capitol | 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 | |
| 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Transition to Nebraska Club | ||
| 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Formal Dinner & Keynote Speaker | Ms. Judi gaiashkibos | Nebraska Club, 20th Floor of U.S. Bank Building 233 S 13h Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 |
Friday, October 12, 2018
Strategies for Succeeding in a 4-Year Institution
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast | Hilton Garden Inn | |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Strategies for Success at a 4-Year Institution | Ms. Marisa Miakonda Cummings | Husker Rooms 2 & 3 |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Panel Succeeding at a 4-Year Institution | Dr. Christopher Cornelius Dr. Aaron Thomas | |
| 9:00 - 9:00 AM | Transition to Memorial Stadium | ||
| 9:10 - 10:30 AM | UNL City Campus Tour | Guided by UNITE &: Memorial Stadium Volunteers | Memorial Stadium |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Transition to Hilton Garden Inn | ||
| 10:45 - 11:45 AM | Panel: Native Student Groups and your Success | Ms. Marisa Miakonda Cummings Mr. Moises Padilla | Husker Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Break | ||
| 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Lunch & Closing Remarks | Dr. Robert "Bob" Wilhelm Dr. Christopher Cornelius | Husker Rooms 1 & 2 |
| 1:15 - 2:15 PM | Focus Groups | Bureau of Sociological Research, UNL | |
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM | Post-Conference Assessment | ||
| 2:30 | Adjourn | ||
The Mid-America Transportation Center and the Nebraska Transportation Center greatly appreciate and acknowledge the generous support for this program from the United States Department of Transportation and Union Pacific.
