Native American Program
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"Promoting Future Native Leaders"

Eastern Oregon University is committed to fostering student success through recognition and respect of each student's cultural, social and intellectual background. The primary goals of the program are to recruit, retain, and graduate underreprented students from Eastern Oregon University. Program staff assists students in areas of academic advising, information on admissions and financial aid, and peer counseling and guidance.

Leadership Opportunities
As an Eastern Oregon University student you are invited to get involved in a number of leadership opportunities. Two such opportunities are the Native American Adolescent Mentorship Program (NAAMP) and the Native American Teacher Preparation Program (NATEP). NAAMP matches University students with Native American middle school students. The primary goals of NAAMP are to build friendships, increase self-esteem, encourage high academic achievement and pursue higher education. The NATEP supports students who wish to become teachers and return or locate to communities with high enrollments of Native American students.

Financial Aid
Remember, to be eligible for scholarship and financial aid programs you must apply! Students who are members of Federally Recognized Tribes may be eligible for funding through their respective corporations or tribal agencies. Program staff serves as advocates for students between the University and funding agencies, and assist students with application information.

Student Clubs & Organizations
The following clubs and organizations are open to the entire Eastern Oregon University student membership.

AISES (American Indian Science & Engineering Society) is a national organization, and the Eastern Oregon University Chapter goals are to promote leadership, support academic excellence, and encourage students to pursue degrees and careers in fields of science and technology. Speel-Ya the Native American Student Club provides cultural and social support for new and returning students.

Speel-Ya promotes cultural programs designed to increase awareness to traditional and contemporary of importance to students, families and communities.

La Raza Hispanic Student Union is a newly established Hispanic/Latino student organization. La Raza's main objective is to provide a feeling of community and security, while increasing the recruitment and retention of Hispanic/Latino students. This intent along with the academic support, cultural events, other organized programming, and work in the community is meant to inspire success while at Eastern Oregon University.

Navigators Club
The Navigators Club is an academic organization consisting of members, both Micronesians and non-Micronesian students. The main purpose of the club is to unite students of different ethnicities and race for the social and cultural activities both on-campus and off-campus. The club is open to anyone who has interest in learning about the traditions and the culture of the Micronesian Islands. The group was founded in 1993 by a group of Micronesian students who once attended the institution. The club has been active for the past several years and has built a strong and positive reputation for it's hard work and contribution to the school and the community.