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Native Center Advisory Board

NOTICE: There are 7 position open. Please apply if you are interested.

The positions open are:

  • 1 civic leader
  • 2 tribal liaisons
  • 3 PSU faculty/staff representative
  • 1 student-at-large

Civic Leader - Civic leaders are individuals that own or operate a business/organization or are connected with political/social organizing. These positions outreach  to local indigenous based businesses and organizations. These positions keep external organizations informed about what is going on at the NASCC. The person(s) are also responsible for sharing what is happening in the business and organizing community with NASCCAB members. The two civic leader representatives cannot be from the same organization, business or political organization.

 Tribal Liaison - This position works specifically with Tribes and tribal education programs. The NASCC's main focus is building working relationships with the 9 federally recognized tribes of Oregon; however, it is also important that the NASCC builds working relationships with organizations such as ATNI. This position keeps Tribes and tribal education programs informed about what is going on at the NASCC. The person(s) are also responsible for sharing what is happening in the tribal education community with NASCCAB members. The two tribal liaison representatives cannot be from the same tribe.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Rachel Cushman, the Center Specialist for more information, or see the application below.

NASCCAB Application

Board Members

Anderson, Tim - Staff/Faculty            Azule, Dean - NASS Standing
Balzer, Jackie - Ex Officio Chilcott, Lois - Community
Corcoran, Carma - Civic Leader Cushman, Rachel - Board Support
Fry, Donita - Community Gargan, Kaie - UISHE
Henderson, Tamara - Community Kaimanu, Theresa - Staff/Faculty
Lemke, Stevie - Alumni
Pewewardy, Cornel - INS
Ridder, CeCe - Ex Officio
Riggs, Larrita - Student-at-Large
Robideau, Andrea - Community Smith, Julie - Staff/Faculty
Smith, Tyanna - AISES Tyner, Jessica - Civic Leader
Yi, Kirsten - PIC OPEN - Tribal Liaison
OPEN - Tribal Liaison OPEN - Faculty/Staff

Board Officers

Smith, Julie - Co-Convener     Henderson, Tamara - Co-Convener     Student Liaison
smithju@pdx.edu     tamarah@nayapdx.org     Open

Bylaws

The Native American Student and Community Center (NASCC) Advisory Board adopts these Bylaws for the use by NASCC Board members to secure an organized voice and participation in decisions relating to the NASCC.

NASCCAB Bylaws Revisions Adopted 12-10-12

Meeting Schedule

June 10, 2013  5:00pm-7:00pm NASCC 180



Meeting Minutes

04-2013 NASCCAB Minutes.docx

03-2013 NASCCAB Minutes.docx

02-2013 NASCCAB Minutes.docx

01-2013 NASCCAB Minutes.docx

12-2012 NASCCAB Minutes
11-2012 NASCCAB Minutes
10-2012 NASCCAB Minutes
06-2012 NASCCAB Minutes
02-2012 NASCCAB Minutes
01-2012 NASCCAB Minutes
12-2011 NASCCAB Minutes
11-2011 NASCCAB Minutes
10-2011 NASCCAB Minutes
NASCC Advisory Board Minutes 2010-2011 Academic Year

NASS Emergency Fund

Foundation Account Information for NASCCAB and Community Members wishing to donate to the Native American Student Services Emergency Fund

The Emergency Fund Account Code is 3201022

There are three ways to give:

  • Online - https:www.foundation.pdx.edu/publicgift/
  • Calling - 503.725.4911
  • Mailing - Make checks payable to PSU Foundation, P.O. Box 243, Portland, OR 97207-0243. Include with payment a note specifying account 3201022, or download a pledge form from the above website.

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