The Native American Student Success Program (NASS) program is focused on serving Native American students at University of Minnesota Morris. NASS supports students in their academic, social, and cultural development. NASS creates a home away from home environment for students and provides a community that will support them from their first year of college to their graduation.
NASS Services
Academic
- Individualized professional academic coaching - assistance with building connections and navigating campus life
- Mentoring from upper class Native students
- Opportunities to enhance study skills
- Connections to campus resources including Peer Assisted Learning and tutoring
Career and Financial Aid
- On-campus job opportunities exclusive to NASS participants
- Support finding research opportunities
- Opportunities to work directly with One Stop staff on financial aid
- Financial wellness development
Social and Cultural
- Opportunities to participate in cultural activities and events such as beading, ribbon skirt and ribbon shirt making workshops, moccasin making workshops, and cultural food exchanges
- Participate in NASS extended orientation—a one day program that prepares incoming Native American students to start the school year successfully and develop a network of support with their Native peers and support staff
- Culture and language workshops
- Community support from the Auntie and Elder-in-residence programs
The Native American Student Success Program (NASS) is wholly funded through the Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI) grant through the US Department of Education.