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There is a need for an Indian College in Oregon. Oregon State University has undertaken this project to assist Oregon Tribes establish a new federally charted college under the 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities Land Grant Act owned and governed by Oregon Tribes. Initial steps have included forming concepts for discussion, outreach to Tribes through their Education Directors, developing preliminary designs, costs and potential revenue sources.

The Oregon Tribal College is feasible. Physical buildings and staff at each Tribe and urban area combined with televideo course work to bring in classes with cultural integrity provides the best chance of success for the greatest number of Indian people. Estimated costs in this study include land, buildings, televideo (T/V) conferencing, telecommunications and staff for 13 sites. Assuming capital costs are covered by federal appropriations and grants, the college can run at breakeven with 518 students (2% of the Oregon Enrolled Tribal population).

Next steps include distributing this study to Tribal Councils, obtaining resolutions of support from the Oregon Tribes and Native organizations, beginning the federal charter application process and contact with AIHEC, assembling the Board of Governors, preparing grant applications for organization startup and design, and preparing a request for a federal appropriation.