Native American Studies

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The Department of Native American Studies was established to provide and advance quality education for and about American Indians of Montana, the region, and the nation. In fulfilling this mission, the Department is committed to meet the changing needs of Montana's Indian tribes and all Montana citizens through excellence in teaching, research, and service. In its academic program, the department provides concentrated study through an undergraduate minor, the first online graduate certificate in Native American Studies offered, and a Master of Arts degree in Native American Studies. Students in any major can also gain a multicultural perspective through NAS offerings in the University's core curriculum. The Department, through its research and other creative efforts, actively pursues interdisciplinary scholarship in the field of Native American Studies.

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    Barriers to women in educational leadership roles in Montana
    (Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2004) Brown, Linda Elaine Hunt; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Joanne Erickson
    The problem addressed in this study was a shortage of women, especially American Indian women, in educational leadership in Montana. This study was designed to identify the barriers that might exist for three identified populations; women school administrators, administratively certified women teachers, and American Indian teachers. Because there is national and Montana shortage of educational leaders, a compelling need is evolving for competent educational leaders in all segments of the country. Since there is a declining pool of applicants, these underrepresented groups should become strong candidates if they are able to work past the barriers that have hindered them in the past. The major findings of the study are that barriers still exist which limit women in the pursuit of administrative positions. Some of the key barriers were lack of family mobility, lack of opportunities to gain administrative experience, the lack of professional networks, the lack of mentors, and the perception that women are not strong managers. Key constructs, which were identified in order of importance, were perceptions, opportunities, and prestige. In conclusion, women must actively and aggressively seek leadership experience. If they are willing to make personal and familial sacrifices, opportunities as school administrators are available. Recommendations to increase opportunities for women, especially American Indian women, included providing mentoring programs through district and university programs and encouraging successful women administrator to become role models for state and local school board associations.
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