The Madison Native American and Indigenous Working Group focuses on the following objectives:
- Consulting with the Virginia Indigenous tribes/nations, as well as Indigenous scholars who have studied Native American diaspora, to better understand what these issues mean for contemporary Indigenous communities.
- Collaborating with Native American communities to explore curriculum and professional development at JMU.
- Examining interest in the creation of a Native American studies minor, which is a traditional starting point for curriculum development.
- Investigate with University Leadership the creation of the position of Tribal Liaison to develop formal relationships with Native American communities and work with faculty/administration on curriculum and programming efforts at JMU.
- Creating a supportive community for Native American and Indigenous students.
- Developing the Native American and Indigenous Network that welcomes all faculty and/or staff, regardless of their background.
Members:
- Carole Nash, College of Integrated Science and Engineering, Chair
- Carlos Aleman, College of Arts and Letters
- Bodeene Cairdeas, Libraries
- Ivelisse Estes, Chemistry
- Ángel Garcia, College of Science and Mathematics
- H. Gelfand, University Studies
- Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, College of Arts and Letters
- Laura Henigman, College of Arts and Letters
- Gilpatrick Hornsby, Center for Faculty Innovation, Hart School
- Rabia Lieber, College of Education
- Erin Phillippi, Research, Economic Development, and Innovation
- Alexa Quinn, College of Education
- Cindi Reding, College of Business
- Craig Short, AVP Business Services
- Brittani Staley, CMSS
- Brian Sullivan, Libraries
- Catherine Zeman, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
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