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Annual Report to the People

P iqpakkutiqaġniq suli Qiksiksrautiqaġniq Utuqqanaanun Allanullu

LOVE AND RESPECT FOR OUR ELDERS AND ONE ANOTHER

Honoring our communities with respect and support as they

work towards their educational goals

Ida Angasan Chairperson, Elsie Itta Vice-Chairperson, Lillian Lane Secretary, Amos Nashookpuk Treasurer, Roxanne Brower ASRC, Bill Tracey Sr. Barrow, James Nageak Anaktuvuk Pass, Lilly Anniskett Point Lay, Roy Nageak NSBSD

Vacant Board Seats: Atqasuk, Nuiqsut

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FROM THE PRESIDENTAARIGAA! WHAT A YEAR!

Piqpakkutiqaġniq suli Qiksiksrautiqaġniq Utuqqanaanun Allanullu

Piqpakkutiqaġniq suli Qiksiksrautiqaġniq Utuqqanaanun Allanullu.

Pearl Kiyawn BrowerAbove: President Brower shares a moment of humor with student orientation guest speakers David Leavitt Sr. and Wesley Aiken. 2

MISSION STATEMENT

CORE THEMES

Il.isaġvik College provides quality post-secondary academic, vocational and technical

education in a learning environment that perpetuates and strengthens Iñupiat culture,

language, values and traditions. It is dedicated to providing well-educated and trained

individuals who meet the human resource needs of North Slope employers.

Academic Education

Applied Knowledge and Skills to Develop the Local Workforce

Access and Support

Iñupiaq Culture and Values

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The Liberal Arts Program offers a variety of courses with the intent of preparing students for transfer to a four-year university, imparting skills for entering or continuing in the workforce, and providing quality academic education in a variety of disciplines. The Program incorporates the history, values, traditions, and knowledge systems of the Iñupiat to enhance and frame student learning.

the demand of students. An interest within the Liberal Arts Program is climate change and its effects on the North Slope and beyond, as well as Indigenous knowledge and its application within scientific study.

Il.isallautaqtuaq, for the second and third times in Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. The most recent winner was Pam Balanza, who won in Spring 2014 for her exemplary research essay on the effects of social media on society.

continue to be offered to serve and facilitate distance students and non-traditional students who desire multiple course delivery options.

ANTH 203 Ecological Knowledge

ANTH 211

ART 205 - Intermediate Drawing

ENG 031

IT 124 - Topics and Techniques in Filmmaking

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSLIBERAL ARTS (GENERAL STUDIES)

This page: Alice Kakag ponders in ENG 111X. Opposite: Alison Bankston presents on her projects completed in Anatomy and Physiology. 4

LOOKING FORWARD...

FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES

Liberal Arts Certificate

journalism courses

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION... IÑUPIAQ STUDIES AT-A-GLANCE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION TRADES

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To meet the demands of the market,

I isaġvik is in the process of developing

in Construction Technology. The first

students to receive this degree are

23 INU/ART courses offered

14 cultural hours held:

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IÑUPIAQ STUDIES

UQAUTCHIM UGLUA

The Iñupiaq Studies Department at Il.isaġvik College continues to lead the charge in cultural observation

and perpetuation of traditional ways of knowing. The offering of our INU classes is a great way to

teach Iñupiaq language and grammar, traditional and contemporary skin sewing, carving, drum making, Iñupiaq

dancing, storytelling, and other requested classes that uphold Iñupiaq culture.

Each year student work is showcased in an Iñupiaq Fine Arts Festival; those enrolled in INU/ART courses have an opportunity

to share their projects and artwork with one another, Il.isaġvik faculty/staff members, and the general public.

I upiaq Studies facilitated its 12th summer camp in 2014, which was held in Barrow. The INU 210 summer camp focuses on the core

elements of the Iñupiaq worldview from each of the communities that it is held in. Each of the students was immersed in the Iñupiaq culture,

and participated in the different activities that go on in each of the communities, including subsistence, Nalukataq, going on the land, camping,

camp also focuses heavily on the Iñupiaq value of Love and Respect for Elders. Elders are invited to talk to students, tell stories, and share their traditional

knowledge of the land, culture, and Iñupiaq language.

Opposite: Trades student Matt Murray practices welding techniques. This page: Iñupiaq Land Values and Resources Camp participants pull large chunks of whale meat from an ice cellar in preparation for Nalukataq in Barrow. From right: Harry Hank (Point Lay), Kurt Gunderson (Atqa-suk), Tunnana Ahgook (Anaktuvuk Pass), Billy Okpeaha, Jr. (Barrow/Wainwright), and camp guide, Riley Kalayauk (Barrow). Below: Uqautchim Uglua graduate, Fayth Unutoa.

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ALLIED HEALTH

“It’s an awesome feeling to do something you love.”—Simon Aina, 2014 Graduate, AA (Human Services Emphasis)

Left: Allied Health campers learn from NSB Fire Department Assistant Chief/Training Officer Joe Dingman. Opposite: Distance student Donna Nashoalook at the Wainwright Teleconference Center. 8

DISTANCE OFFERINGS OVERVIEW

Data by Course Type

Number of Courses Enrollments

Avg. Completion

Avg. Completion

Teleconference 58 302 79.1% 77.5%

Online 70 235 68.6% 82.2%

C-Live 12 78 78.9% 86.4%

DISTANCE EDUCATION

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STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS

MARCH 2014

MARCH 2014

OCTOBER 2013

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for overseeing Student Life and Wellness Activities, Residence Life, Transportation, the Recreation Center, Student Persistence and

Financial Aid and the Education and Career Coordinator’s office have been added to the Student Success Umbrella.

STUDENT SUCCESSCENTER

STUDENT LIFE HIGHLIGHTS from the year include: ‘Morning Group’

Weekly Movie NightsAnnual Talent Show

Annual Haunted HouseWinter Formal 2nd Biggest Loser Contest 2nd Cultural Fair Spring ParadeCommunity Dance BBQ community picnic

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“Going into college I didn’t know what to expect — being in Seminar for the

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AULLAAQISAĠUNNAT: SEMINAR FOR THE START

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SCHOLARSHIPS

$447,500 TOTAL AWARDED

121 AWARDED STUDENTS

$3,698 AVERAGE AWARD

SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES

Coca Cola Foundation

FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

LAURA NICOLAI

(Left: Alison hard at work in Chemistry class. Right: Laura with her mother at the 2014 Commencement ceremonies)

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PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMMING

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS93 Participants

Il.isag. 110 Participants

This page: 5th graders learn video recording techniques from Distance Education Coordinator Rob Carrillo during College Bound day. 14

72 Participants

students at Ipalook Elementary school participate along with teachers and parent volunteers. Several departments at

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a backpack of goodies.

This page: 5th graders from Ipalook Elementary fill the halls of Il.isaġvik College with smiles and enthusiasm. 15

Eider Journey Welding Camp

Future Teachers for the Arctic: High School

SUMMER CAMPS

Il.isaġvik’s yearly Summer Camp programming provides an intensive approach for career exploration, academic study, field experience and education for middle school and high school students. Students from throughout the State of Alaska are encouraged to apply; the camps are always free of charge, made possible through grants and charitable donations from generous organizations. This year, in addition to our North Slope students, we saw an increase in off-slope participation from rural villages such Shishmaref and Koyuk.

This page, above: Iñupiaq Land Values and Resources Camp participants prepare to go boating off the Barrow coast. This Page, below: Public Safety campers practice crime scene investigation.

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“Thanks for everything that made this camp possible! It means a lot to me, I learned a lot!”

—Caroline Ekak, Welding Camp Participant

“Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this community and learn more about the culture. It was an amazing camp!”

—Sarah Huang, Iñupiaq Land Values and Resources Camp Participant

CAMP HIGHLIGHTSThis year, Il.isaġvik Summer Camps saw a significant increase in demand, and received a record

number of applications for its summer camps. Upwards of 400 individual high school and

attended multiple camps. Il.isaġvik plans to meet this increased demand in the coming

years through offering more camp programs and increasing capacity.

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Southwest AK Central AK

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Right: Earth Science Camp participant Benjamin Hopson (Barrow) takes gas measurements at the NOAA Climate Observatory. Middle: Welding Camp (Top row, from left): Instructor Brian Neely, Corey Ningeulook (Shishmaref), Assistant Instructor Matt Murray (Bottom row, from left) Ethan Smart (Chevak), Anika Mudge (Fairbanks), Caroline Ekak (Wainwright), Leon McElroy (Nenana)

Below left: Bryan Toovak (Barrow) explores the wonders of the arctic tundra in Earth Science Camp. Below right: Kayla Olhousen (Palmer), Bert Kuzuguk (Nome), and Matt Atcherian (Chevak) enjoy a traditional foods potluck during Future Teachers for the Arctic Camp.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

2200 students

EMPLOYERS SERVED

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Industry Standards

Job Club

Wastewater Collection and Treatment Certification

board Drills

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COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONThe Il.isaġvik College Cooperative Extension program seeks to encourage an environment of lifelong learning in the communities

of the North Slope through a variety of non-classroom, hands-on workshops. The program is designed to identify educational

needs and interests on the North Slope and address those needs by utilizing available local talent and expertise. Cooperative

Extension seeks to foster a sustainable, successful, and effective outreach program for the North Slope communities.

The Cooperative Extension program has completed its third year of funding, which brings the initial grant to a close. However, the

program has secured continuation funding through a USDA/NIFA Tribal College’s Cooperative Extension capacity grant. Thus, the

program has accomplished its subsidiary mission to outlive the initial funds provided by the original grant. The program continues

to hold non-credited workshops based on community interest, which are always completely free of cost to participants.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

NEW PROGRAMMING:

108 2,250 PARTICIPANTS

Pumpkin Cheesecake With a Healthy Twist

Skin Sewing

Feeding the Whole Family

Seven Steps to Permanent Weight Loss

Aging in Place Workshop

Kids in the Studio

Opposite: Participants pose during Cold Water Safety Training in Wainwright. This page: Circus Camp participants in Barrow show off their stilt-walking skills. 19

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Summer reading program participants pose with Public Services Librarian, Erin Hollingsworth. Photo credit: Mary Virginia Stroud

32,366 CIRCULATED 262 FREE 60,672 VISITS

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2014 GRADUATES

6379 /

CERTIFICATES AWARDED

2014 GRADUATING CLASS

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ENROLLMENT

2013-14 GRADUATING CLASS*

2,031 100 261

909 631

870 1162 140

55% Opposite page: 2014 graduates strike a happy pose in the hallways of Ipalook Elementary. This page: Well-decorated graduates Noelani Wood and Simon Aina.

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FY 14 REVENUE, EXPENSES

FY 14 REVENUES

Non-Operating Revenue

Total NSB Contribution $10,789,452

Other Non-Operating Revenue $1,685,096

Operating Revenue

Total Operating Revenue $4,957,529

TOTAL REVENUE $17,432,077

FY14 EXPENSES

Total Operating Expenses $15,875,963

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,275,963

TOTAL EXPENSES + CHANGE IN NET POSITION $17,432,077

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GRANTS

Bureau of Indian Affairs/BIA-BIE

US Department of Education

American Indian College Fund / W.K. Kellogg Foundation

North Slope Borough – MOA

Arctic Slope Native Association (ASNA)

North Slope Borough – Mayor’s Office

Alaska Department of Health & Human Services

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED)

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

University of Alaska Anchorage / US DHHS

US Institute of Museum and Library Services

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

USDA-NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

USDA Rural Development

Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF)

Autaaqtuq Fund - North Slope Borough Mayor’s Office

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

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DONATIONS

IL. ISAG.VIK COLLEGE FOUNDATION

QUYANAQPAK to all of our donors in the 2014 fiscal year!

FY 14 DONORS

CORPORATE DONORS

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Right: Sophomore Cleo Susook drumming and singing proudly during the 2014 Commencement ceremony.26

ON THE HORIZON

CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD THE FUTURE

20th Commencement Exercises

www.pickclickgive.org

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This page: (top) Gail Gallahorn and a young future student walk the halls following Il.isaġvik’s graduation ceremony. Cover: (top) Allied Health Camper Billy Okpeaha (Barrow) poses with Pauline Adams (bottom) A Four-generation photo (from right): graduate Cheryl Neakok, her daughter Lillian, her grand-daughter Emily, and her mother Alice.