Invitation to Participate
The Plateau Center for American Indian Studies of Washington State University invites WSU faculty, administrative professionals, and staff to become Affiliates of the Plateau Center. Affiliates will focus WSU expertise, experience, and engagement on topics related to American Indian research, teaching, and outreach through:
Research
- Feedback, guidance, and interaction with colleagues and tribal stakeholders that enhances collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and extramural funding opportunities;
- Seminars, colloquia, workshops, and symposiums related to American Indian perspectives, research topics, protocols, intellectual property rights, pedagogy, etc;
- Participation in the Annual Native American Research Expo featuring faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, American Indian WSU alumni, and tribal community members;
Education/Instruction
- Curriculum development and enhancement for American Indian instruction, the promotion of undergraduate/graduate research relevant to American Indians, and development of student service learning and internships opportunities in tribal contexts and communities;
- Access to American Indian source materials available at WSU (manuscripts, archives, collections, documents, research) and identification of materials for acquisition through the Plateau Center that will enhance resources;
Outreach
- Networking and service opportunities as a resource for the public, private and federal agencies, tribes and Native communities seeking expertise, information, and collaboration on American Indian issues addressed from WSU;
- Conferences and workshops to engage tribes and address tribal concerns and issues.
- Recruitment of American Indian Undergraduate and Graduate Students.
If you are interested in becoming an Affiliate for the Plateau Center please review the Affiliate Membership requirements and complete the Affiliate Application. Affiliates will be appointed by the Interim Director of the Plateau Center, Barbara Aston. Appointments will be for a 3-year term and may be renewed. Initial appointments will be made for 1 to 3 years to establish staggered terms. If you have questions or need any additional information please contact Barbara Aston at aston@wsu.edu or 509-335-8618. Thank you for your interest.