NASB Overview

The Native American Summer Bridge (NASB) program goal is to engage and academically prepare currently enrolled high school juniors and seniors for college. Students receive college credit, are registered SRJC students, and become familiar with what is involved and required in making the transition to college. Backpacks and school supplies are provided, along with dedicated counseling support, and a university campus tour.

NASB began Summer 2016 and is a Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) funded program. The curriculum is a braiding of Western and Cultural Education, including information on the application process for Native American Scholarships, and University Transfer. NASB centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles, practices, and instruction.

CULTURAL COURSE CURRICULUM

• Braiding Western and Cultural Education
• Native American Scholarships
• Native American Colleges and University Transfer
• Guest Speakers including Counselors, Faculty, and Staff

ACADEMIC COURSE CURRICULUM

• Counseling 270: Introduction to College (.5 Unit)
• Counseling 60: Effective Study Skills (1 unit)
• CI 51: Community Engagement (0.5-3.0 units)

PROGRAM SUPPORT

• Backpacks, School Supplies, and Textbooks
• Dedicated Counseling
• Technology Supplies and Support
• Local Transportation (provided upon request)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete SRJC Native American Summer Bridge Application: https://intercultural.santarosa.edu/form/apply-now-native-american-summer 
2. Complete Apply CCC SRJC online application: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/new-or-returning-students-information
3. Complete High School Concurrent Enrollment Request Form: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-dual-enrollment-request-form
4. Complete Santa Rosa Junior College Admission application: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/steps-students

NATIVE FACULTY & STAFF

• Brijida “Brijit” Alemán – Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Student Psychological Services and Disability Resources Testing and Support Services Center 
• Brenda Flyswithhawks – Tsalági Eastern Cherokee, Psychology Professor, Behavioral Sciences Department
• Josephine McKay – Dry Creek Pomo and Sierra Miwok, Psychology Professor, Behavioral Sciences Department
• Jenn Perez – Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, Child Development 
• Sandy Sigala – Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, Student Life Equity and Engagement 
• Maleese Warner – Mescalero Apache/Cherokee, Director, Early Childhood Education 
• Elizabeth Billy -- Dry Creek Pomo, Outreach Coordinator, Native American Summer Bridge

RESOURCE VAULT

• Dedicated Therapy for Native-American Students
• Earn While You Learn: Apprenticeship Programs
• SRJC Success Story: Rose Hammock
• Tribal TANF Programs by County
• Chase Iron Eyes Speaks at the SRJC about the Standing Rock Water Protectors Resistance to DAPL
• OnlineColleges.net; Bureau of Indian Education; Collegefund.org
• Aaron describes how education gets the respect of Navajo elders
• Journal of American Indian Higher Education
• The CIMC Movement: Creating Positive Change for Native Communities

 Faculty and Staff Contact Information