NATIVE AMERICAN/MINORITY
STUDENT SERVICES
CONTACT PERSON
Director: Bob Sobotta, M Ed
e-mail:
bsobotta@lcsc.edu
Office: RCH 214
Phone: 792-2812
Fax: 792-2193
Web:
http://www.lcsc.edu/studentservices/minorityprograms
OVERVIEW
LCSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a campus
environment that promotes cultural diversity. Native American and
Minority Student Services offers programs and services designed
to assist students of color in meeting their educational goals, both
in and out of the classroom. Assistance (academic and financial aid
support systems, cultural activities and programming) is available
for students from admission through graduation.
SERVICES
Native American and Minority Student Services supports students
through:
Academic advising
Student mentoring
Student advocacy
Scholarship and Financial Aid information
Campus and community referrals
Tribal contacting/networking
Personal advising
Student clubs and organization involvement
Admissions support
Cultural awareness programming
LCSC/Lapwai van transportation
Minority Student Orientation
Student Development Courses
The Piamkinwaas American Indian Center also works in
collaboration to assist students in meeting their academic goals
while on campus. Computer labs, tutoring, advocacy and mentoring
are all aspects of support the Piamkinwaas shares with Native
American and Minority Student Services. For more information
contact 792-2743.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Native American and Minority Student Services works closely with
the Financial Aid Office and other campus programs in providing
and promoting scholarship opportunities. The following is a list of
minority scholarships available to students:
Avista Minds in Motion Minority Scholarship
Isaac Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Idaho Minority and At-Risk Scholarship
Hispanic Youth Symposium Scholarship
Dean and Colleen Mahoney Scholarship
Andrew L. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Plateau Native American Trust Scholarship
Idaho Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship
Program
Nez Perce Vocational Waivers
Leona H. Craw Memorial
Riddle Family Scholarship
Indian Education Professional Development -
contact 792-2743
Scholarships offered are subject to change; some scholarships are
awarded only as funding permits. For more information please visit
the Financial Aid website: www.lcsc.edu/financialaid.
PROGRAMS
LCSC sponsors, or co-sponsors, a number of activities and events
that promote and enhance cultural enrichment to the community.
Annual events that are celebrated on campus include:
Native American Awareness Week
Idaho Human Rights/MLK Jr. Day
Black History Month
International Dinner
Farmworker Awareness
Idaho Indian Education Summer Teacher Institute
