2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Indian Natural Resource,
Science, & Engineering (non-major support program)
Indian Natural Resource, Science, &
Engineering (INRSEP) is a support program
for American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native
Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in the
sciences and natural resource disciplines:
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Fisheries
• Forestry/Watershed Management
• Geology
• Kinesiology
• Mathematics
• Natural Resources Planning
& Interpretation
• Nursing
• Oceanography
• Physics
• Psychology
• Rangeland Resource Science
• Wildlife Management
Director
Jacquelyn Bolman, EdD
Walter Warren House 38
(707) 826-4994
The Program
With the advice of an academic advisor,
students may develop a major within the
Individual Design option of the NRPI major.
Personal counseling, career counseling, and
lower division academic advising are key
elements in the support program. In addition
INRSEP encourages students to enroll
in specialized courses offered by Native
American Studies:
Courses
NAS 331
NAS 362
NAS 364
NAS 366
Student Groups
Introduction to Native
American Perspectives
on Natural Resource
Management
Tribal Governance &
Leadership
Federal Indian Law I
Tribal Water Rights
INRSEP sponsors several student organizations:
• HSU Student Drum
• HSU Pow Wow Committee
• INRSEP Club
• American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES)
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Indian Teacher & Educational Personnel
Program (non-major support program)
ITEPP Director
Suzanne M. Burcell, MBA, MA
Hopkins House 83
(707) 826-5195
smb7001@humboldt.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Phil Zastrow, MS
Spidell House 85
(707) 826-5197
pmz7001@humboldt.edu
Curriculum Resource Center
Coordinator
Marlette Grant-Jackson, BA
Hopkins House 83
(707) 826-5199
mmj5@humboldt.edu
Administrative Support
Judy Risling
Spidell House 85
(707) 826-3672, fax 826-3675
jap73@humboldt.edu
www.humboldt.edu/~hsuitepp/
The Program
Established in 1969, the Indian Teacher
& Educational Personnel Program—known
as “ITEPP” (eye-tep)—has grown to include
Indian students in numerous academic
disciplines, including the arts, humanities
and social sciences, business and economics,
child development and elementary
education, communication and journalism,
kinesiology and recreation administration,
Native American studies and political science,
social work and all majors preparatory
to teaching.
ITEPP promotes Indian Self-Determination
by developing learning communities that
validate Tribal cultural values, facilitate
academic success and foster a sense of selfefficacy
among American Indian students,
educators and other professionals.
ITEPP has three components:
Academic Requirements
ITEPP students pursuing careers in education
complete the American Indian Education
minor. For non-education-related careers,
students may choose the Native American
Studies minor.
Student Support Services
ITEPP participants receive specialized
academic and career advising, professional
and peer mentoring, computer access and
support, and tutoring services in a culturally
appropriate homelike environment.
Curriculum Resource Center
The Curriculum Resource Center offers
books, journals, videos, and other curricular
materials to support the study of tribal
peoples. ITEPP staff assist students, teachers,
and community members in developing
curricula that promote cultural awareness
and inclusion.
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog