MARY GOETZ

Continuing discussions regarding changes that are important to the TCU land-grant institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm bill. Changes include eligibility for TCU L-G institutions (1994s) to participate in Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR), Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program; and McIntire-Stennis funding. Also, seeking new avenues in an effort to achieve some level of equity in funding of the nations land-grant system.

Continue to work to expand understanding and recognition of tribal sovereignty and the trust responsibility to federally recognized tribes and the tribal colleges (TCUs) they charter. To retain existing and foster new federal programs to increase the capacity of TCUs to better serve their students and communities. Renew conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and enhancing job creation in Indian Country. Ensure TCU eligibility and participation in federally funded programs that are open to other institutions of higher education; and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization programs.

Continued to discuss changes important to the TCU Land-Grant Institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm Bill (PL 113-79). Changes include eligibility for TCU land-grants (1994 institutions) to participate in Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR),Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program (FRTEP); and McIntire-Stennis funding, for TCUs that offer a bachelor's degree in forestry. Additionally, seeking eligibility for 1994 Institutions to participate in the national water resources research and technology institute program, providing for the designation and funding of up to five Tribal water resources research and technology institutes at 1994 land-grant institutions.

Ongoing discussions with House and Senate staff regarding HEA reauthorization, with a focus on TCUs' opposition to any requirement that colleges must offer federal student loans in order to continue to participate in other Title IV aid programs especially Pell Grants. Also advocating for the reauthorization of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Continued efforts to secure changes important to the TCU Land-Grant Institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm Bill (PL 113-79). Changes include eligibility for TCU land-grants (1994 institutions) to participate in Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR),Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program (FRTEP); and McIntire-Stennis funding, for TCUs that offer a bachelor's degree in forestry. Additionally, seeking to allow 1994 Institutions to participate in the national water resources research and technology institute program, providing for the designation and funding of up to five Tribal water resources research and technology institutes at 1994 land-grant institutions. Seeking changes through either stand alone legislation or amendment to other legislation moving through the process.

Ongoing discussions with House and Senate staff regarding HEA reauthorization concerns, particular focus on TCUs' opposition to any requirement that colleges offer federal student loans in order to continue to participate in other Title IV aid programs especially, Pell Grants. Also advocating for the reauthorization of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Ongoing discussions with House and Senate staff regarding HEA reauthorization concerns, particularly opposition to any requirement for colleges to offer federal student loans in order to continue to participate in other federal financial aid programs (Pell Grants); and reauthorizing all titles of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Sharing TCU programs and technical assistance needs/requests for FY 2017. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant programs in NIFA & RD); Interior/BIE (operating grants, transitioning of grants to forward funding, tech. assistance, and scholarships); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU-Title III program, ABE/GED or other high school equivalency instruction and testing, Pell Grants, Perkins tribal postsecondary career and tech. program, continue efforts to restore the TCU-Head Start partnership program, and American Indian teacher/administrator training); Commerce, Justice, Science (NSF and NASA-TCU programs); and Energy and Water Development (TCU initiative in National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) designed to educate, train, and develop researchers, engineers, and technicians that will expand and diversify the STEM workforce in important technology growth areas).

Sharing TCU programs and technical assistance needs/requests for FY 2017. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (land-grant programs in NIFA & RD); Interior/BIE (operating grants, transitioning of grants to forward funding, tech. assistance, and scholarships); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU-Title III program, ABE/GED or other high school equivalency instruction and testing, Pell Grants, Perkins tribal postsecondary career and tech. program, continue efforts to restore the TCU-Head Start partnership program, and American Indian teacher/administrator training); Commerce, Justice, Science (NSF and NASA-TCU programs); and Energy and Water Development (TCU initiative in National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) designed to educate, train, and develop researchers, engineers, and technicians that will expand and diversify the STEM workforce in important technology growth areas).

Ongoing discussions with House and Senate staff regarding HEA reauthorization concerns, particularly opposition to a possible mandate for all colleges to offer federal student loans in order to continue to participate in other federal financial aid programs (Pell Grants); and reauthorizing all titles of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Continued efforts to secure amendments important to the TCU Land-Grant Institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm Bill (PL 113-79). Amendments include eligibility for TCU land-grants (1994 institutions) to participate in certain competitively awarded Smith-Lever 3(d) programs, namely: Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) and Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program (FRTEP); and eligibility for 1994 institutions that offer a bachelor's degree in forestry, to share in McIntire-Stennis funding.

ESEA reauthorization - Worked to increase the emphasis on TCUs in the Department of Ed - American Indian Teacher and Administrator training programs and inclusion of an amendment to allow TCU land-grants to compete in two Smith-Lever 3(d) grant programs (CYFAR and FRTEP), which are currently open to all other federal land-grant institutions. Discussions with staff regarding HEA reauthorization concerns, particularly a possible mandate that all colleges offer federal student loans in order to continue to participate in other federal financial aid programs (Pell Grants); and reauthorizing the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA).

Efforts to expand understanding/recognition of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes and the Tribal Colleges they charter. Seeking to retain existing and establish new federal opportunities to increase the capacity of TCUs to better serve their students and communities. Ongoing conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and achieving the national college completion goal; TCUs equitable participation in the Americas College Promise initiative included in the Presidents FY 2016 budget and introduced in the House and Senate (H.R. 2962 and S. 1716, respectively); TCU eligibility and participation in federally funded programs open to institutions of higher education; and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization programs.

Continued discussions to secure amendments of great importance to the TCU Land-Grant Institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm Bill (PL 113-79). Amendments include eligibility for TCU land-grants (1994 institutions) to participate in certain competitively awarded Smith-Lever 3(d) programs, namely: Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) and Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program (FRTEP). Additionally, held discussions regarding inclusion of 1994 institutions that offer a bachelor's degree in forestry, to share in McIntire-Stennis funding.

Sharing TCU programs and technical assistance needs/requests for FY 2016. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (Land-Grant programs); Interior/BIE (operating grants, transition to forward funding, tech. assistance, and scholarships); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU-Title III program, ABE/HS equivalency instruction and testing, Pell Grants, Perkins tribal postsecondary career and tech. program, continue efforts to restore the TCU-Head Start partnership program, and American Indian teacher/administrator training); Commerce, Justice, Science (NSF and NASA-TCU programs); Energy and Water Development (TCU initiative in National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) designed to educate, train, and develop researchers, engineers, and technicians that will expand and diversify the STEM workforce in important technology growth areas); and Transportation-HUD (continued effort to restore funding for the HUD-TCU construction grants program part of the MSI University Partnership Program.)

Further discussions to advance amendments of great importance to the TCU Land-Grant Institutions that were not included in the 2014 Farm Bill (PL 113-79). Amendments seek eligibility for TCU land-grants (1994 institutions) to participate in certain competitively awarded Smith-Lever 3(d) programs, namely: Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) and Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program (FRTEP). Additionally, held discussions regarding inclusion of 1994 institutions that offer a bachelor's degree in forestry to share in McIntire-Stennis funding.

Expanding the recognition and understanding of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes and the Tribal Colleges they charter. To retain existing, and fostering new, federal programs to increase the capacity of TCUs to better serve their students and communities. Ongoing conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and achieving the national college completion goal. Ensure TCU eligibility and participation in federally funded programs open to institutions of higher education, and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization programs. Renewing efforts to revive the TCU-Head Start partnership program.

ESEA reauthorization (HR 5 and Senate effort (bill not yet introduced)): Increase the focus on TCUs in the Department of Ed - American Indian Teacher and Administrator training programs: Reauthorization of HEA (TCU Title III program) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act (reauthorized in conjunction with HEA). Renewed effort to revive the TCU-Head Start Partnership program.

Continue discussions and advancing understanding of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of tribal colleges in federally funded programs available to institutions of higher education; and Native language/culture preservation/revitalization, including amendments to S.1948 and HR 4214: Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act, support for S. 2299 to reauthorize Native Language Programs Act.

Further discussions regarding amendments that impact the TCU land-grant programs that were not included in PL 113-79 (Agricultural Act of 2014).

Further discussions regarding amendments that impact the TCU land-grant programs and eligibility for grant funds that were not included in PL 113-79: Agriculture Act of 2014, and commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994.

Expanding understanding of tribal sovereignty and the Federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes and the TCUs these tribes charter. Retaining existing and fostering new federal programs to increase the capacity of TCUs. Continued conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the AI/AN workforce and achieving the national college completion goal. Working in partnership with the BIE to promote its pathways to college program in BIE schools. Ensure TCU eligibility and participation in all federally funded programs open to other IHE, especially those administered by the various states. Increased participation/funding for TCUs for Native language/culture preservation/vitalization programs.

FY 2015 TCUs program and technical assistance needs/requests. Relevant appropriations bills include: Agriculture (Land-Grant programs); Interior/BIE (operating grants, forward funding, tech. assistance, and scholarships); Labor-HHS HEA TCU-Title III program, ABE/GED, Pell Grants, Perkins tribally controlled postsecondary career and tech. institutions program, and AI teacher training; NSF and NASA-TCU programs; and Trans.-HUD: restoring HUD-TCU construction grants program.

Tribal higher education and expanding the understanding of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes and the colleges they charter. Building the capacity of TCUs, retaining existing and fostering new federal programs. Continue long-term conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the American Indian workforce and achieving the 2020 national college completion goal.

Discussions regarding extending and expanding programs for the 1994 (Tribal College) land-grant institutions, including possible other avenues of funding. Also, inclusion in new TCUs and programs in the 2013 Farm Bill reauthorization.

Discussions regarding the 1994 (Tribal College) land-grant institutions, their specific programs, and possible other avenues of funding. Also, discussion about the tribal college programs and inclusion in additional programs under the 2013 Farm Bill reauthorization.

Further discussions TCUs as public institutions of higher education, albeit not state, including recognition of tribal sovereignty issues and federal funding of tribal higher education programs. Also the time sensitive nature of Native language and culture preservation and revitalization and the TCUs role.

Advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of tribal higher education programs, as well as the time sensitive nature of Native language and culture preservation and revitalization.

Discussions regarding the Farm Bill reauthorization and the 1994 (TCU) land-grant institutions and their specific programs.

Tribal higher education and expanding the understanding of tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility to Indian tribes. Building the capacity of TCUs, retaining existing and growing new federal programs. Continue long-term conversations regarding TCUs vital role in educating/training the American Indian workforce and achieving the national college completion goal by 2020.

FY 2013 funding needs/requests of TCUs and impact of sequestration on TCUs. Relevant appropriations include: Agriculture (1994 Land-Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program, Perkins tribally chartered institutions program, Amer. Indian teacher training, and Adult Basic Education, Pell grants; Interior: BIE (operating grants, tech.asst., and scholarship programs); Science: NSF & NASA TCUs program; and Transportation-HUD: restoring and then retaining HUD-TCU program for construction grants.

Ongoing discussions re: education programs, services expansion, facilities, and unmet needs of TCUs (students/communities), including: Building the capacity of TCUs and retaining existing federal programs, broader recognition and understanding of tribal sovereignty and federal responsibility. Ongoing conversations of TCUs role in educating and training the current and future American Indian workforce and in achieving the national college completion goal by 2020.

Advancing componments of S. 1262: Native CLASS Act, to include development and expansion of health/wellness centers, behavior health and health education programs at TCUs; increase the number of American Indians in health care related professions; and increase and expand Native language and culture vitalization programs at TCUs.

Ongoing issues with TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; concerns about the reduction in the number of semesters of Pell eligibility; advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of tribal higher education programs, as well as the critical and time-sensitive nature of addressing Native language/culture preservation and revitalization.

Ongoing discussion re: education programs, services expansion, facilities, and unmet needs of TCUs (students/communities), including: Building the capacity of TCUs and retaining existing federal programs, broader recognition and understanding of tribal sovereignty. Ongoing conversations of TCUs role in educating and training the American Indian workforce into the future and in achieving the national college completion goal by 2020.

Ongoing discussion re: education programs, services expansion, facilities, and unmet needs of TCUs (students/communities), including: Building the capacity of TCUs and retaining existing federal programs, broader recognition and understanding of tribal sovereignty. Ongoing conversations of TCUs role in educating and training the American Indian workforce and in achieving the national college completion goal by 2020.

Continuing to address TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; concerns about the reduction in the number of semesters of Pell eligibility; advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of tribal higher education programs, as well as the time sensitive nature of addressing Native language and culture preservation and revitalization.

Further discuss development, education programs, services expansion, facilities, and unmet needs of TCUs (students/communities), including: Building the capacity of TCUs and retaining existing federal programs, facilitating broad recognition and understanding of tribal sovereignty, and restoring the TCU-HUD facilities program. Further discussions of provisions impacting TCUs in S.1262 (Native CLASS Act) and inclusion of tribal higher education/TCUs in the S. 1519 (BUILD Act).

Continue to address TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; further efforts regarding revitalizing executive order on Tribal Colleges and Universities; advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of Indian higher education programs. Further discussions re: S. 1262 and S. 1519, as they affect Indian higher education, TCUs in particular and Native language and culture preservation and revitalization.

Discussions of inclusion of provisions in S. 1262: Native CLASS Act to develop and expand health and wellness centers at TCUs; increase the number of American Indians in health care related professions; and increase Native language and culture vitalization programs at TCUs.

Addressing TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; further discussions regarding revitalizing executive order on Tribal Colleges and Universities; advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of Indian higher education programs. Support for S.952: Dream Act; discussions regarding a future 'BUILD Act' affecting Indian Education and Native Language and Culture Preservation. S. 1262-Native CLASS Act, inclusion of amends affecting TCUs programs and existing laws changes sought include: (1) increased participation of TCUs in the DoEd American Indian Teacher and Administrators training program as part of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); (2) amendments to the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization to include funding for TCUs from existing funds to help TCUs to continue to provide much in demand adult basic education and literacy programs to their reservation communities; and (3) inclusion of Native language vitalization and training programs at TCUs.

Addressing TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; further discussions regarding revitalizing executive order on Tribal Colleges and Universities; advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of Indian higher education programs. Support for S.952: Dream Act; discussions regarding a future 'BUILD Act' affecting Indian Education and Native Language and Culture Preservation. S. 1262-Native CLASS Act, inclusion of amends affecting TCUs programs and existing laws changes sought include: (1) increased participation of TCUs in the DoEd American Indian Teacher and Administrators training program as part of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); (2) amendments to the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization to include funding for TCUs from existing funds to help TCUs to continue to provide much in demand adult basic education and literacy programs to their reservation communities; and (3) inclusion of Native language vitalization and training programs at TCUs.

Tribally chartered colleges: programs for TCU students/communities, including development, education programs, and services expansion, and unmet needs; maintaining existing programs and building capacity of TCUs. Facilitating broad recognition of tribal sovereignty and protecting of TCU-HUD program. Further discussions of inclusion of TCU provisions in S.1262: The Native CLASS Act; discussion of support for a future BUILD Act to strengthen teaching and learning for American Indian students

Addressing TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; the Perkins grant program for tribally controlled career and technical institutions; further discussions regarding revitalizing executive order on Tribal Colleges and Universities; advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of Indian higher education programs. Support for S.952: Dream Act; discussions regarding a future 'BUILD Act' affecting Indian Education and Native Language and Culture Preservation. Discussions of (1) increased participation of TCUs in the DoEd American Indian Teacher and Administrators training program as part of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); and (2) amendments to the Workforce Investment Act reauthorization to include funding for TCUs from existing funds to allow TCUs to continue to provide Adult Basic Education and Literacy programs to their reservation communities.

FY 2012 program and technical assistance needs of TCUs: Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (1994 Land-Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program, Perkins grant program for tribally chartered institutions, Amer. Indian teacher training, and Adult Basic Education; Interior: BIE (operations, technical assistance, and scholarship programs); NSF (MSI programs - Broadening Participation) and HUD: University Partnership program.

FY 2011/12 funding and technical assistance needs of TCUs: Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (1994 Land Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program, a Perkins grant program for tribally chartered institutions, Amer. Indian teacher training, and Basic Adult Education; Interior: BIE (operations, technical assistance, and scholarship programs); and HUD: University partnership program funding.

Discussions to address TCU HEA Title III program administration concerns; the Perkins grant program for tribally controlled career and technical institutions; further discussions with Dof Ed staffs regarding revitalizing executive order on Tribal Colleges and Universities; additionally, advancing discussions of tribal sovereignty with regard to federal funding of Indian higher education programs. Conversations with State Dept staff on increasing TCUs participation in federal international exchange programs.

Continued discussions regarding the implementation of Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Title VI and VII - provisions relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities (1994 Land Grant Institutions) specific programs. Began discussion of possible changes in future funding of TCU endowment and other TCU land grant programs.

American Indian Postsecondary Ed. specifically focusing on programs for American Indian students and their communities, including increased development, programs and services expansion, and unmet needs; maintaining existing and identifying new programs and initiatives to build capacity at the TCUs. Facilitating broad recognition of tribal sovereignty in conjunction with retaining unique TCU programs (HUD & NSF) separate from other minority serving programs.

American Indian Postsecondary Ed. specifically focusing on programs for American Indian students and their communities, including increased development, programs and services expansion, and unmet needs; maintaining existing and identifying new programs and initiatives to build capacity at the TCUs. Facilitating broad recognition of tribal sovereignty in conjunction with retaining unique TCU programs (HUD & NSF) separate from other minority serving programs.

FY 2011 funding and technical assistance needs of TCUs: Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (1994 Land Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA TCU Title III program, TCU Perkins program, Amer. Indian teacher training, Basic Adult Education, and TRIO program participation; Interior: BIE (operations, technical assistance, and scholarship programs).

American Indian Postsecondary Education - specifically focusing on programs for American Indian students and their communities, including increased development, program and services expansion, successes, and unmet needs; maintaining existing and identifying new programs and initiatives to build capacity at the TCUs. Facilitating broad recognition of tribal sovereignty in conjunction with retaining unique TCU programs (USDA, HUD, NSF) separate from other minority serving programs.

House companion measure to S. 633: Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act - bill proposes to increase TCUs' capacity and to promote and advance tribal health & wellness education in TCUs' communities and throughout Indian Country; to develop and expand health and wellness centers at TCUs; increase the number of Amer. Indians in health care related professions; and increase Native language and culture vitalization programs.

Continued discussions regarding implementation HEOA TCU-Title III Sec 316 and 319 grants; and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. Discussions regarding TCUs' HEA Title III program administration, the continued transition to the new formula and the need for the continuation of the competitive construction grants component.

American Indian Postsecondary Education - specifically focusing on programs for American Indian students and their communities, including increased development, program and services expansion, successes, and unmet needs; maintaining existing and identifying new programs and initiatives to build capacity at the TCUs. Facilitating broad recognition of tribal sovereignty in conjunction with retaining unique TCU programs (USDA, HUD, NSF) separate from other minority serving programs.

Continued discussions reagarding the implementation of Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Title VI and VII - provisions relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities' specific programs (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs) and the 1994 Institutions liaison program that is being relocated in the new Office of Advocacy and Outreach.

American Indian Postsecondary Education - specifically focusing on increased development, program and services expansion, successes, and unmet needs; looking at existing and identifying new programs and initiatives, to build capacity at the nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Discussions with DoI Office of Civil Rights and DoL Employment and Training Administration about expanding TCU partnership opportunities and possible MOUs with AIHEC.

Continued discussions regarding implementation HEOA TCU-Title III Sec 316 and 319 grants; and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. HR 3221 and HR 4872 (education protion). Discussions regarding TCUs' HEA Title III program administration; under the the formula and continuation of the competitive construction program; and the inclusion of TCUs in education program initiatives in FY 2010 budget reconciliation act.

Inclusion of TCUs in energy/climate change initiatives and any future measures as part of new legislative energy strategy. Discussion with Dept of Energy regarding (1) a proposed TCU initiative on alternative energy, to include: curriculum develop, partnerships w/ National Labs; and training workshops for students and Faculty; and (2) inclusion of TCUs in any community college initiative launched by the department.

Discussion regarding implementation HEOA with regard to TCU-Title III grants; the 'Native American Serving Institutions, Non-Tribal' designation for grants; and Title IX Part B- Indian Education, the reauthorization of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. HR 3221/Senate companion bill: Discussions of tribal sovereignty and the equitable participation by TCUs in proposed state administered programs included in the new bill(s).

American Indian Higher Education - specifically focusing on development and expansion, successes, and unmet needs; inclusion in existing and identifying new programs and initiatives, including capacity building at the nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Discussion with DoI Office of Civil Rights regarding expanding TCU partnership opportunities DOI-wide.

Discussions with the Department on implementing of Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Title VI and VII - provisions relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities' specific programs (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs) within the NIFA and Rural Development mission areas.

American Indian Higher Education - specifically focusing on development and expansion, successes and unmet needs; inclusion in existing and identifying new programs and initiatives, including capacity building at the nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

S 633: Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act - all provisions of proposed new initiative to increase Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) capacity and to promote and advance tribal health & wellness education in TCUs' communities and throughout Indian Country; to develop and expand health and wellness centers at TCUss and increase the number of American Indians in health care related professions; and to increase efforts in Native language vitalization.

P.L. 110-315: Implementation of Title IX - Minority Serving Institutions Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity, concerning those provisions that impact Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Discussion with staff of Diversity and Innovation Caucus regarding engineering programs at TCUs.

Inclusion of TCUs in energy/climate change initiatives and any future measures as part of new legislative energy strategy. Discussion with Dept of Energy regarding (1) a proposed TCU initiative on alternative energy, to include: curriculum develop, partnerships w/ National Labs; and training workshops for students and Faculty; and (2) inclusion of TCUs in any community college initiative launched by the department.

FY 2010 funding and technical assistance needs of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs): Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (1994 Land Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA Title III programs and Perkins (Secs. 116 & 117); Interior: BIE (operating, technical assistance, endowments, and scholarship programs); Transportation-HUD (HUD-TCU Community Facilities grant program); Science (NASA & NSF-TCU grant programs);

Discussions with the Department on specifics of implementing of provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Title VI and VII - relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities specific programs (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs) in the CSREES and Rural Development mission areas.

S 633: Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act - all provisions of proposed new initiative to increase Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) capacity and to promote and advance tribal health & wellness education in TCUs' communities and throughout Indian Country; to develop and expand health and wellness centers at TCUss and increase the number of American Indians in health care related professions; and to increase efforts in Native language vitalization.

HR 2352: Discussions with Congressional staff regarding the reestablishing of tribal business information centers (TBICs) at Tribal Colleges and Universities to increase services to businesses and potential businesses on reservations.

Inclusion of TCUs in energy/climate change initiatives and any future measures as part of new legislative energy strategy. Discussion with Dept of Energy regarding (1) a proposed TCU initiative on alternative energy, to include: curriculum develop, partnerships w/ National Labs; and training workshops for students and Faculty; and (2) inclusion of TCUs in any community college initiative launched by the department.

American Indian Higher Education - specifically focusing on development and expansion, successes and unmet needs, programs and initiatives funding, including capacity building at the nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

Inclusion of TCUs in upcoming Subsurface Energy legislation and any future bills as part of new legisative energy strategy.

HR 1 and preliminary conversations on funding and technical assistance needs of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) for FY 2010 appropriations cycle: Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (TCU Land Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA Title III programs (Secs 316 & 317) and Perkins Sec.117); Interior: BIE (operating, technical assistance, endowments and scholarship funds); Transportation-HUD (HUD-TCU Community Facilities grant program); Science (NASA & NSF-TCU grant programs);

P.L. 110-315: Implementation of Title IX - Minority Serving Institutions Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity, concerning those provisions that impact Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs); and Inclusion of program in funding opportunities in HR 1

P.L. 110-315: Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEA Reauthorization): Discussion regarding implementing changes enacted to TCU programs in Title III and the newly extablished Native American Serving Institutions, Non-Tribal; Title IX Part B- Indian Education, the reauthorization of the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978.

S 1779: Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act of 2007 - all provisions of proposed new initiative to increase Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) capacity and to promote and advance tribal health & wellness education in TCUs' communities and throughout Indian Country and to increase number of American Indians in health care related professions .

P.L. 110-315: Implementation of Title IX - Minority Serving Institutions Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity, including provisions that impact Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)

Continued discussions on funding and technical assistance needs of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in the FY 2009 appropriations cycle: Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (TCU Land Grant programs); Labor-HHS (HEA Title III programs (Secs 316 & 317) and Perkins Sec.117); Interior: BIE (operating funds, technical assistance and endowments for TCUs); Transportation-HUD (HUD-TCU Community Facilities grant program); Science (NSF & NASA - TCU grants programs).

American Indian Higher Education - specifically focusing on development, expansion, and funding of programs and initiatives, including capacity building, at the nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)

HR 694/S 1650: Minority Serving Institutions Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act - all provisions that impact Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) - NOTE: This program in a modified form was attached to Title IX of the HEOA (PL 110-315)

HR 2419 (P.L. 110-234): Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Title VI- Tribal Colleges and Universities Essential Community Facilities Program and Title VII - implementation of all provisions relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities specific programs (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs).

Continued discussions on proposed funding needs of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) in the FY 2009 appropriations cycle: Appropriations bills of interest include: Agriculture (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs); Labor-HHS, Education (Postsecondary Education HEA Title III-A programs (Secs 316 &317) and Perkins Sec.117); Interior: BIE (operating funds, tech.assistance, and endowments for TCUs); Transportation-HUD (HUD-TCU Community Facilities Grant program).

American Indian Higher Education - specifically focusing on development, expansion, and funding of programs and initiatives at the nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)

HR 2419- Farm Bill Reauthorization Act of 2007, Title VI- Tribal Colleges and Universities Essential Community Facilities Program and Title VII - all provisions relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities specific land grant programs (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs)

HR 694/S 1650: Minority Serving Institutions Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act - all provisions that impact Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) - NOTE: This program was also attached to Title IX of the HEA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4137/S.1642)

HR 2419- Farm Bill Reauthorization Act of 2007, Title VI- Tribal Colleges and Universities Essential Community Facilities Program and Title VII - all provisions relating to Tribal Colleges and Universities specific land grant programs (1994 Land Grant Institutions programs)

S 1779: Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act of 2007 - all provisions of this new initiative to increase TCUs capacity; promote health and wellness education; and increase American Indians in health care professions. HR1328/S.1200: Indian Health Care Improvement Act - Title I - Inclusion of TCUs as eligible entities in (1) Quentin Burdick program (service requirement) and (2) Substance Abuse Counselor Educational Curricula Demonstration Program

Institutional Operations of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) TCU Land Grant programs (USDA) Department of Education administered TCU programs Facilities improvement, STEM, and health care improvement/education programs that directly affect TCUs

Institutional Operations of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) TCU Land Grant programs (USDA) Department of Education administered TCU programs Facilities improvement, STEM, and health care improvement/education programs that directly affect TCUs

Institutional Operations of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) TCU Land Grant programs (USDA) Department of Education administered TCU programs Facilities improvement, STEM, and health care improvement/education programs that directly affect TCUs