Pueblo Doctoral Cohort Program

Ph.D. in Justice and Social Inquiry, School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University
Description: The Leadership Institute at the Santa Fe Indian School (LI) and the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University are pleased to announce a Pueblo Indian doctoral training partnership in Justice and Social Inquiry (JSI) in the School of Social Transformation (SST). Ten students will comprise the inaugural cohort for an intensive three-year program, starting Fall 2012 through Summer 2015. Based on The Leadership Institutes recognized community development work in the New Mexico Pueblos, a commitment to build capacity in New Mexico Native American communities, and an interdisciplinary program in JSI, the curriculum for the cohort will focus on ten critical areas: Language, Environment, Health, Education, Art, Land and Cultural Resource Protection, Governance, Economic and Community Development, Family and Community, and Indigenous Law and Jurisprudence. Upon completion of studies, the cohort as a collective will produce a formidable alliance around these ten critical issues. The program will be delivered through a mixture of video-conferencing, online and in-person courses. Included in the curriculum are also community visits via SST Module coursework, training in critical Indigenous research methodology and fieldwork, and training in writing for publication. This degree requires 84 credit hours beyond the Bachelor's degree, or 54 hours beyond the Master's or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. The Pueblo Ph.D. Cohort is made possible by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional financial support is provided by McCune Foundation, Chamiza Foundation, Lannan Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and the School of Social Transformation and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at ASU. Requirements for consideration: Sponsors, organizers and funders encourage only those who meet the criteria below to apply: 1. Have an extensive history of demonstrating strong commitment to Pueblo communities; 2. Exhibit a long-term commitment to Pueblo communities through professional careers; 3. Willingness to commit to five years of service to Pueblo people upon completion of the Ph.D. program; 4. Demonstrate strong interest in collaborative research in Indigenous communities; 5. Ability to commit to completion of the program within the required three-years; and 6. Submit full application with all required materials.

For additional information on the Leadership Institute at the Santa Fe Indian School, please visit the website at www.lisfis.org. Any questions about the program should be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman at esumidah@asu.edu and Dr. Bryan Brayboy at bryan.brayboy@asu.edu. The LI will also accept inquiries about the program at 505989-6303. This cohort has been designed to honor the community-based commitments of Pueblo individuals and communities, and full-time working professionals are encouraged to participate. Application Process: Applications will be accepted for the 2012 cohort beginning August 21, 2012. The deadline for full applications is Friday, September 21, 2012. The cohort will begin October 2012 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Application requirements are as follows, 1. Regular application: Complete the regular application online at http://graduate.asu.edu/admissions 2. Transcripts: Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts should mailed to: Arizona State University, Graduate Enrollment Services, Interdisciplinary Building, B-Wing, Room 170, P.O. Box 871003 Tempe, AZ 85287-1003. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

All other materials listed below must be submitted to JSI at the School of Social Transformation. Materials may be mailed to, Justice and Social Inquiry Graduate Programs, Attn: Dr. Mary Romero, JSI Chair, Arizona State University, PO Box 876403, Tempe, AZ 85287-6403. Please do not e-mail any application materials. 3. Personal statement: In 1-1/2 to 2 pages, double spaced, outline areas of interest, educational and career goals, and address the following questions: How have you been actively engaged in your Pueblo/Pueblo community/ies? What do you hope to achieve/gain out from your doctoral studies? How do you envision giving back to Pueblo people after your studies? 4. Three letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation can be academic, professional, and community (community includes Pueblo/tribal or school community) 5. Writing sample: A research or professional document that best represents your thinking and writing skillsminimum of ten pages.

School of Social Transformation Justice and Social Inquiry: Pueblo Indian Doctoral Cohort Project Arizona State University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What is the Pueblo Doctoral Cohort? The Pueblo Indian Doctoral Cohort is a project of doctoral student training in Justice and Social Inquiry (JSI) in the School of Social Transformation (SST). This project originated out of a partnership between The Leadership Institute at the Santa Fe Indian School (LI) and SST. A relationship between these institutions was formed when the LI envisioned a doctoral program for Pueblo students based on their work in community development, and SST faculty approached the LI and made an offer to codevelop, collaboratively design, and host the first cohort. We join the LI in thanking the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for their support of this project, as well as Santa Fe Community Foundation, McCune Foundation, Lannan Foundation, Chamiza Foundation, ASU School of Social Transformation and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Cohort will consist of an inaugural group of ten highly qualified people with a strong record of demonstrated commitment to Pueblo Indian nations, people and issues, and a commitment to work with their own or other Pueblo Indian communities throughout their doctoral studies and upon completion of their studies. The Cohort will be instructed by JSI faculty who are interdisciplinary scholarresearcher-practitioners exploring the most pressing issues of our time that link our local lives with global cases. A concentration on Indigenous Justice will be crafted for each individual cohort member, matching student interests and tribal community priorities with an appropriate course of study within the JSI doctoral framework, and all students will be matched with a devoted faculty mentor. 2. Why SST and why ASU? All too often, boundaries and borderswhether local, tribal, state, or nationalcreate dividing lines that separate our shared visions for access, equality, equity, and quality within a society that is democratic and just. In SST and at ASU, we like to think beyond these boundaries and borders that stretch our thinking and action by using creativity and innovation. The Pueblo Indian Doctoral Cohort is one example of doing this work in a way that honors the voices and lives of people who call the Southwest their homelands. While we share these hopes with our fellow institutions of higher education in the Southwest, the following themes exemplify why SST at ASU is a great place to share your visions with us. We listen to you

Our faculty are interested in the issues and priorities that are most pressing to Indigenous peoples today. We are interested in not only working to confront those issues with you, but also in preparing you to face those issues with your communities while building a strong network of colleagues who are also working towards social change. We build with you In addition to SST faculty commitment to working with Indigenous communities across the Southwest, in the U.S., and globally, our leadership at ASU has charged us with a vision for transforming higher education. ASU President Crows design aspirations for a New American University include major themes that you will see across SST, from faculty projects to new and refreshing courses based on our cuttingedge research. They include, 01. Leverage Our Place 02. Transform Society 03. Value Entrepreneurship 04. Conduct Use-Inspired Research 05. Enable Student Success 06. Fuse Intellectual Disciplines 07. Be Socially Embedded 08. Engage Globally These design aspirations are directives that challenge us to consider our roles as educators. They signify to us a change in the way we deliver higher education, but most importantly, the way in which we construct higher education opportunities that are meaningful to you. We advocate with and for you Patricia Sandoval, the Director of Planning and Evaluation at the Santa Fe Indian School, has said that the education of Indigenous peoples is a social justice issue, and where better to address this issue than in a School of Social Transformation. Within SST, not only do we see beyond boundaries and borders, but we also share with you the work and commitment towards a world that is socially just. One of the major struggles in the education of Indigenous peoples is that within institutions of learning, the individual is asked to conform to demands that may not be relevant to the things that are most important to them. SST represents an interdisciplinary faculty with a proven record of building creative and innovative programs at all levels of education and within multiple contexts. We listen to you and with you in order to build courses of study within our JSI curriculum that will meet your demands and exceed your expectations for a respectful and relevant undergraduate and graduate educational experience that is itself transformative. We believe in your power to address the things that are most critical to your families and communities and are honored to stand with you.

3. What does the doctoral program entail? Participation in this Cohort requires a full three-year commitment, including summer sessions. Those students entering with Masters degrees will take a total of 54 credits, or 84 for those entering with Bachelors only. Cohort members will participate in an average of two courses or six credits per semester that include video conferencing, online coursework, faculty lectures on site in New Mexico, and faculty advisement sessions. Cohort members are also asked to participate in Module coursework that includes one intensive week per module, totaling 40 hours of class time. Finally, cohort members will receive training in writing for publication and will culminate their doctoral experience with a publication-worthy manuscript. 4. Can I take courses outside of the program? Yes, you are able to take courses in addition to the course of study for the Cohort, including courses within SST and JSI and outside of SST within other departments at ASU. In fact, SST faculty will work with you to plan for coursework that may be of interest to you. 5. Who can apply? Those with a strong record of demonstrated/proven commitment to Pueblo Indian nations, people and issues are encouraged to apply. Additionally, a commitment to work with your own or other Pueblo Indian communities throughout the course of doctoral studies and upon completion of these studies is required. Sponsors, organizers and funders encourage only those who meet the criteria below to apply: 1. Have a history of demonstrating commitment to Pueblo communities; 2. Exhibit a long-term commitment to Pueblo communities through professional careers; 3. Willingness to commit to five years of service to Pueblo people upon completion of the Ph.D. program; 4. Demonstrate strong interest in collaborative research in Indigenous communities; 5. Ability to commit to completion the program within the required three-years; and 6. Submit full application with all required materials. This cohort has been designed to honor the community-based commitments of Pueblo individuals and communities, and full-time working professionals are encouraged to participate. 6. What is the application process? Applications will be accepted for the 2012 cohort beginning August 21, 2012. The deadline for full applications is Friday, September 21, 2012. The cohort will begin October 2012 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Application requirements are as follows,

1. Regular application: Complete the regular application online at http://graduate.asu.edu/admissions 2. Transcripts: Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts should mailed to: Arizona State University, Graduate Enrollment Services, Interdisciplinary Building, B-Wing, Room 170, P.O. Box 871003 Tempe, AZ 85287-1003. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All other materials listed below must be submitted to JSI at the School of Social Transformation. Materials may be mailed to, Justice and Social Inquiry Graduate Programs, Attn: Dr. Mary Romero, JSI Chair, Arizona State University, PO Box 876403, Tempe, AZ 85287-6403. Please do not e-mail any application materials. 3. Personal statement: In 1-1/2 to 2 pages, double spaced, outline areas of interest, educational and career goals, and address the following questions: How have you been actively engaged in your Pueblo/Pueblo community/ies? What do you hope to achieve/gain out from your doctoral studies? How do you envision giving back to Pueblo people after your studies? 4. Three letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation can be academic, professional, and community (community includes Pueblo/tribal or school community) 5. Writing sample: A research or professional document that best represents your thinking and writing skillsminimum of ten pages. 7. Who can I contact if I have questions? For questions about the project, the Cohort, application process, curriculum, or about doctoral studies at ASU, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman and Dr. Bryan Brayboy at esumidah@asu.edu and bryan.brayboy@asu.edu.