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Mendocino College Native American Student Resource Center’s purpose is to provide academic and personal support services to the prospective and current Native American Students. We are committed to hosting a space for any Native American Student to connect with their community, participate in cultural activities, and success.
Our Commitment
Goals of the Native American Student Resource Center
- increase the Native American Student population to improve diversity at Mendocino College.
- to become the first Native American serving institution in California.
- improve Native American student access to Mendocino College.
- conduct outreach to the local tribes, schools, and communities.
- provide study space and up-to-date technology for the students in a designated area.
- create a stronger relationship with tribal communities.
- host interactive activities and events to increase cultural awareness and identity.
- support Native American Students with their educational pathways to receive a certificate, Associate’s Degree, and or an Associate's for transfer
- To ensure an increase in our transferring to a 4-year bachelor's program to a university of their choosing
We are open Monday - Thursday 10-4pm
We are located in the Lowery Student Center, Ukiah Campus
The Center has a lot to offer:
- Peer Mentorship
- Pomo Pathway program information
- Cultural Activities
- Scholarship Information
- Community Resources
- Tutoring
- Computer Use
- Free Printing
- Student Support
- Healthy Snacks
- Networking Opportunities
The Native American Student Resource Center has staff and Peer mentors available to support you. If you have any questions email: nativeamerican@mendocino.edu
Native American Peer Mentors are students who support other students in being successful. The program provides opportunities for students to connect and form strong academic relationships, share knowledge, and work together to succeed in college. Student mentors maintain weekly contacts with Native American Students through communication, cooperation, understanding.
If you are a Native American student interested in becoming a Peer Mentor email: nativeamerican@mendocino.edu after reading the Job Description below:
Native American Peer Mentor Job Description
A Native American Peer Mentor at Mendocino College is a current student that has successfully completed at least one semester at Mendocino College. Peer Mentors work with prospective and current Mendocino College students in the Native American Student Resource Center (NASRC) and off-campus. Peer Mentors are knowledgeable about campus and community resources, will assist fellow students with academic and personal concerns, and will serve as a liaison between the student and Mendocino College.
Native American Peer Mentor duties include
- Communicate the mission and culture of Mendocino College.
- Provide Academic and social support to mentees.
- Assist in monitoring student success.
- Support students throughout semester.
- Connect students to on-campus and virtual tutoring resources
- Answer emails directed to our prospective student account.
- Serve as a resource for current and prospective students, directing them to the proper departments on campus and being knowledgeable about these departments.
- Participate at events such as Native American Motivation Day, Native American Heritage Celebration, College and University Day, the Career Fair, Week of Welcome at the beginning of each semester, orientations, etc.
- Provide outreach support to our local high schools.
- Develop workshops and presentations for Mendocino College and high school students.
- Promote scholarship opportunities to current and prospective students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Identify as Native American.
- Be enrolled in at least 6 units at Mendocino College.
- A current student that has successfully completed at least one semester
- Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
- Be able to attend training sessions, weekly and monthly meetings.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with students of diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to recognize when referral is appropriate and necessary.
- Ability to work independently and available to work some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm while remaining pro-active as a team member of Mendocino College
Why is the Pomo Pathway program?
Pomo Pathway is a two-semester sequence of classes offered by Mendocino College to Native American Students. This pathway ensures completion of transfer level English and Math courses within the student’s first year and prepares them to pursue a degree.
What is the Pomo Pathway Program?
- Free textbooks
- Free calculators
- Free backpack
- Free school supplies
- Dedicated study space
- Dedicated tutoring and support
- Encouraging Faculty
- A Counselor that works with you to on educational goals
- Easy access to our retention team
Want for information on how to sign up for Pomo Pathway?
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LOCAL TRIBES & TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS
Consolidated Tribal Health Project
P.O. Box 387, Calpella, Ca 95418
6991 North State Street Redwood Valley, CA 95470
707-485-5115
Lake County Tribal Health
5124 Hill Rd. Lakeport, CA 95453
707-263-8382
Circle of Native Minds Wellness Center
845 Bevins Street Lakeport, CA 95453
707-263-4880
Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority
694 Pinoleville Ukiah, CA 95482
707-468-1336
Inter-Tribal Council of California
3534 E. Hwy. 20 Nice, CA 95464
707-274-3130
Indian Child and Family Preservation Program
684 S. Orchard Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482
707-463-2644
Indian Senior Center Inc
425 N. State Street Ukiah, CA 95482
707-462-5595
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Big Valley Rancheria
2726 Mission Rancheria Dr. Lakeport Ca 95453
707-263-3924
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7751 N. State Street Redwood Valley CA 95470
707-458-8723
El-EM Indian Colony
P.O. 1997 Clearlake Oaks CA 95423
707-998-1135
Guideville Rancheria
405 Talmage RD. Ukiah CA 95482
707-462-3682
Hopland Rancheria
3000 Shanel Rd. Hopland Ca 95449
707-744-1647
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P.O. Box 1239 Laytonville CA 95454
707-984-6197
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24 Mamie Laiwa Dr. Point Arena, CA
707-882-2788
Middletown Rancheria
22223 Hwy. 29 Middletown CA
707-987-3670
Potter Valley
417 Talmage Rd. Ukiah Ca 95482
707-468-7494
Pinoleville Rancheria
367 N. State Street Ukiah CA 95482
Redwood Valley Rancheria
3250 Rd. I Redwood Valley CA 95470
Robinson Rancheria
1545 E. Hwy 20, Nice Ca 95464
707-275-0527
Round Valley Indian Tribes
P.O. Box 8 Covelo CA 95428
707-983-6128
Sherwood Valley Rancheria
190 Sherwood Hill Dr. Willits CA 94590
707-459-9690
Scotts Valley Rancheria
1005 Parallel Drive Lakeport Ca 95453
707-263-4771
Upper Lake Rancheria
375 E. Hwy 20 Upper Lake CA 95485
707-275-0737