Minor Curriculum Development
Co-Lead, Faculty Advisor (2027-present)
Native American and Indigenous Studies Online Minor University of California-Davis, Native American Studies Department
The goal of the UC Systemwide Online Native American and Indigenous Studies Minor, seeded at UC Davis, is to expand access to interdisciplinary Indigenous education by connecting students, faculty, and expertise across the University of California. Through shared online courses and collaborative learning, the minor prepares students to engage thoughtfully with the histories, knowledge systems, relationships, and contemporary realities of Indigenous peoples locally and globally.
Initiator, Lead Faculty (2020-2026)
Native American Studies Minor Diné College, School of Business and Social Science
A NAS minor at Diné College seeks to broaden, connect, and dialogue the Navajo realities of our Diné College students to the larger indigenous experiences of tribal nations and indigenous communities throughout the United States and the Americas. In order to provide this kind of introduction to the variety of indigenous experiences in the Americas, the NAS minor draws from interdisciplinary perspectives and welcomes inter-school collaborations. Ultimately, this minor program will complement Diné College bachelor students’ experiences, strengthen their tribal critical thinking, and provide a space for tribal perspectives to dialogue with Native nations and communities throughout the hemisphere.
Initiator (2022)
Navajo Cultural Arts Minor Diné College, School of Arts and Humanities