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Working Together: Wellness and Academic Achievement at Tribal Colleges and Universities

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Title: Working Together: Wellness and Academic Achievement at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Language: English
Authors: Duran, Bonnie, Magarati, Maya, Parker, Myra, Egashira, Leo, Kipp, Billie Jo
Source: Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education. Oct 2013 25(2).
Availability: Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education. P.O. Box 720, Mancos, CO 81328. Tel: 888-899-6693; Fax: 970-533-9145; Web site: http://www.tribalcollegejournal.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 2
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Tribally Controlled Education, Wellness, Health Promotion, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, American Indian Students, American Indian Culture, Cultural Relevance, Prevention, Academic Achievement, Participatory Research, Tribes, Community Involvement, Decision Making, Power Structure, Colleges, School Community Relationship
Geographic Terms: Washington
ISSN: 1052-5505
Abstract: This article describes the activities of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) at the University of Washington, Washington State, in collaborating with tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to examine alcohol, drug, and mental health issues among Native students. The authors provide first steps for the development of culturally appropriate and sustainable alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention strategies that have enhanced postsecondary academic success among Native students. Community-based participatory research approaches that engage tribal communities in decision-making and power-sharing are the continued goals of the TCU-IWRI.
Abstractor: ERIC
Number of References: 7
Entry Date: 2014
Access URL: https://www.tribalcollegejournal.org/archives/27654
Accession Number: EJ1036362
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article describes the activities of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) at the University of Washington, Washington State, in collaborating with tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to examine alcohol, drug, and mental health issues among Native students. The authors provide first steps for the development of culturally appropriate and sustainable alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention strategies that have enhanced postsecondary academic success among Native students. Community-based participatory research approaches that engage tribal communities in decision-making and power-sharing are the continued goals of the TCU-IWRI.
ISSN:1052-5505