At Alaska Pacific University’s Tumyaraa: The Path Bridging Program, we believe:
- All students can learn.
- All students do not learn the same way.
- Cultural and community support and program designed inclusion are crucial.
- Social-emotional support is essential.
- Cross-cultural experiences are vital.
The goal of this program is to address rural Alaska Native student college-readiness through culturally relevant offerings focused on math and writing.
Program objectives:
- Students will work through these courses to get their skill levels proficient for college level math and writing by Senior year, leading the way to opportunities to enter APU’s Early Honors program, or a traditional post-secondary university enrollment.
- Participants will spend up to three years doing college readiness and cultural self-identity exploration which will promote cultural grounding as an assistive factor in the transition to post-secondary environments and academics.
