East Central University
11/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2024 10:43
ECU implements I-DREAM Grant for First American students pursuing careers in Education
November 12, 2024
ADA, Okla. - East Central University College of Education & Psychology announces the implementation of a new grant intended to increase the representation of First American and other minority students in Oklahoma's teacher pipeline.
ECU's Increased Diversity through Resources, Education, Allies, and Mentorship (I-DREAM) Center of Teaching Excellence has been funded and supported by the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program, a federal grant program aimed at supporting diversity in teacher preparation programs at historically black colleges and universities and tribal colleges.
ECU's I-DREAM proposal was awarded $3.1M over the next five years to support First American and minority students pursing a degree in Education, living on or near the ECU campus.
"We are excited about the opportunity that this grant provides," said Dr. Jerry Mihelic, Dean of the College of Education & Psychology. "And for the impact it will have on our ECU community."
Studies show that First American students in higher education thrive when supported by family, community involvement, and strong institutional commitment. This program will also invest in the campus experience for all First American students through subsidizing the budget for the Native American Student Association. Other under-represented groups are also eligible for consideration.
- Scholarships & Fellowships
- Indigenous Language Component
- Dependent & Wrap-Around Supports
- Travel & Professional Development
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Paid Internship & Grad Assistant Opportunities
- Native American Student Association Investment
- Employment Incentive
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Eligible Fields of Study:
- All Undergrad Education Programs
- All Master of Education Programs
- Rural Education Doctorate Program
For more information on the I-DREAM Center for Teaching Excellence, visit ecok.edu/i-dream-center-teaching-excellenceor email Jo Anna Owens, Education Coordinator, at [email protected].