Rose State College

American Indian Association

Check out the new Rose State College American Indian Association Facebook page. 

The Rose State College American Indian Association 2nd Annual Spring Contest Powwow is scheduled for April 13, 2013.  For more information call Alan Neitzel at (405) 736-0347, or email aneitzel@rose.edu.

2pm - Gourd Dancing
5pm - Free Traditional Powwow Dinner
6pm - Gourd Dancing
7pm - Grand Entry Followed By Competition Dancing

All dancers, drums, and princesses welcome.  Free and open to the public.  Vendors welcome.  $25 per booth or donation item of equal value.  No gift cards. 

Meetings

Club meets are every Wednesday afternoon at 3pm in the Student Senate Conference Room or right outside in the Student Center main dining room.  All students and club advisors are welcome to attend. 

Club Mission

• To focus on culture of Native American students;
• To offer assistance to help students be successful;
• To work in conjunction with faculty members and administrators toward making Rose State College the Native American Studies Center of Oklahoma City, thereby, making RSC a more inviting institution for college-minded students;
• To increase the enrollment of Native American students at RSC by actively recruiting Native Americans interested in higher education;
• To work toward decreasing the attrition rate among Native American students while attending RSC by offering tutors for those students in need of assistance; and
• To provide a social environment for RSC Native American students and those interested in the Native American culture. 

Officers

Robin Goodiron, President
Melinda Sutton, Vice President
Samuel Frazier, Treasurer
Shantaya Littlesun, Secretary

Club Advisors

Ms. Mechelle Aitson-Roessler, Head Advisor
Director of Admissions/Registrar
Administration Building, Admissions
(405) 736-0203
maitson-roessler@rose.edu

Ms. Brenda Coker
Grant Development Specialist
Administration Building, Room 201
(405) 736-0295
bcoker@rose.edu

Mr. Bob Davis
EmPower, Training Development Specialist
Health & Environmental Science Building, Room 208
(405) 733-7846
bdavis@rose.edu

Dr. Matt Despain
Professor
Social Sciences Division, Room 222
(405) 733-7527
sdespain@rose.edu

Dr. Alan Neitzel
Director for Grants and Contracts
Administration Building, Room 201
(405) 736-0347
aneitzel@rose.edu

Ms. Carla Robison
Coordinator, Student Success Center
(405) 736-0393
Student Center, Room 111
crobison@rose.edu

Scholarships

• Check with the RSC Foundation office for scholarship applications -- 405 736-0315.
• The Financial Aid Office provides BIA information -- 405 733-7424.
• The Learning Resources Center has several books, including a Directory of Financial Aid for Minorities.