The purpose of this resource is to guide faculty on culturally responsive approaches for engaging and mentoring of American Indian /Alaskan Native students, as well as to offer teaching and learning strategies for faculty to use with students. (Updated October 4, 2023).

The objectives of the American Indian Alaska Native Mentoring Curriculum are:

• Provide an overview of AI/AN historical, social, and political context and its influence on higher education experiences
• Provide guidance on culturally sensitive and responsive mentoring approaches, and teaching and learning strategies for faculty
• Provide guidance on strategies to support AI/AN student retention and academic success
• Provide information and resources on approaches for recruitment of AI/AN students