Choctaw University Growing Choctaw Nation Associates through Continuing education

1. Choctaw UniversityGrowing Choctaw Nation Associates through Continuing education The mission of Choctaw University is to develop and advise Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Associates so that they, in turn, can create and sustain a nation of self-sufficient Choctaw people.

2. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela

3. Choctaw university • Purpose: to grow the knowledge and skills of associates by instilling a deeper understanding of their purpose within the organization • Designed to align with the mission of the Choctaw Nation: to the Choctaw proud, ours is the sovereign nation offering opportunities for growth and prosperity. • Professional development programs available to meet the needs of associates: • Continuing Education Series • Leadership Series

4. Continuing Education Series Leadership Series Administrative Professional Certificate Alumni Program Choctaw Culture Certificate Senior Level Introduction to Business Certificate Junior Level Sophomore Level Professional Development Certificate Freshman Level Self-Development Certificate

5. Choctaw U Accomplishments • Choctaw University is only 5 years old. • Since its inception in 2012, CU has awarded 342 Continuing Education Series Certificates, and 588 Leadership Series Certificates. • Choctaw U received a record number of applicants for 2017! We are completing 5 freshman and 3 sophomore classes this year. We will expand the Junior level in 2018 and the Senior level in 2019.

6. Choctaw U Accomplishments • To date, Choctaw University assisted 21 associates in completing their Bachelor’s degrees. • Alumni and students have gone on to pursue Master’s degrees in Native American Leadership with our program partner, Southeastern Oklahoma State University. • In 2016 alone, Choctaw University awarded 636 hours of college credit to associates enrolled in the program.

7. Choctaw U Accomplishments • In 2016, Choctaw U presented the Continuing Education Series at the Association for Continuing Higher Education National Conference in New Orleans, LA. • In 2016, Choctaw U was highlighted at the National Native American Human Resource Association (NNAHRA) Annual Conference in Portland, OR as the model for leadership development for other tribal organizations.

8. Choctaw U Accomplishments • In 2016, Choctaw University has expanded its ability to serve associates by launching the Choctaw U Alumni Program. This program extends the leadership opportunity beyond the four-year program to the life of each individual’s career at Choctaw Nation.

9. Continuing Education Series

10. Choctaw U Continuing Ed series Certificate Programs Instructors / Advisors • Administrative Professional • Professional Development • Introduction to Business • Choctaw Culture • Self-Development Shawn Young James “Sonny” Essert Chad Caveny

11. Administrative professional certificate • Skills to develop: • Presentation skills • Communication & Listening • Professional Dress • Time & Process Management • Business Writing • Office Organization • Telephone/Email Etiquette • Technology skills • Who should participate? • Administrative Assistants • Data Entry Techs • Clerks • Coordinators • Office Managers • Call Center Reps • Receptionists • Front Desk Clerks • Anyone who handles office coordination or interacts with guests.

12. Professional development certificate • Work with manager and advisor to develop a customized certificate to fit individual development needs. • Training Choices • Choctaw U courses offered at CNO • Learning & Development courses offered at CNO • Online sources • Conferences and other outside training • Books and other self-paced resources

13. Introduction to business certificate Classes include: • Accounting 101 • Economics • Human Resources • Entrepreneurial Thinking in the Workplace • Information Technology in the Workplace • Ethics & Auditing • Marketing • Tribal Law & Legislation • Opportunity to build business acumen and Choctaw Nation business overview • National standard curriculum alignment, and tribal business and CNO operations • Subject Matter Expert utilization

14. Choctaw culture certificate • Series Overview: • Creation Story • General History • Cultural Identity • Ceremonies & Traditions • Trail of Tears • Acculturation • Choctaw Nation Today • Opportunity to explore the culture of the tribe from the creation story to present day. • This program explores the tribe’s culture through: • Hand’s on experience • Cultural demonstration • Lecture • Group discussion

15. Self-Development Certificate Some of the classes include: • Business Writing • Financial Literacy • Emotional Intelligence • Drama Triangle • Portfolio & Resume Development • Overcoming Negativity • Stress Management • Setting & Managing Goals • Program that focuses on developing personal and interpersonal skills to produce a more successful and fulfilling life • Monthly class meetings and life-skills practice

16. Choctaw u leadership series • Leadership Development program • Application Process • College Credit Available through Southeastern Oklahoma State University • Bachelors of Communication with an Emphasis in Leadership • Alumni Program

17. Choctaw U Leadership seriesInstructors / Advisors Cydney Madlock Freshman James “Sonny” Essert Sophomore Becky Hicks Director of Choctaw U Senior Burgess Navarro Freshman Leslie Rains Junior

18. Class Methods • Teaching methods • Face-to-Face • Online • Interactive Learning • Experimental Learning • Traveling Classes • Class Times • Cost • Enrollment Process

19. Leadership seriesfreshman • The Freshman level of Choctaw U provides a series of courses that are beneficial to associates throughout any level of the organization, with an emphasis on management and leadership fundamentals. • Introduction to Leadership • Generational Diversity • Basic Supervisory Skills • Management Fundamentals • Effective Communication • Effective Coaching Skills • Performance Management • Managing People • Time Management Basics • Developing Action Plans

20. Leadership seriessophomore • Advanced Leadership • Foundations of Management • Managing Generational Diversity • Problem Solving • Effective Conflict Management • Communication & Conducting Effective Meetings • Performance Management II • Effective Delegation Techniques • Facilitating a Coaching Program • Decision Making • Developing a Strategic Plan • The Sophomore level of Choctaw U builds on the foundation set in the Freshman level. In this program, participants transition from management skills to leadership skills and tackle the challenge of effectively performing both.

21. Leadership seriesJunior • The Junior level of Choctaw U builds on the foundation set in the Freshman and Sophomore levels. In this program, participants are experienced at putting their new skills to work. They begin to focus more on big-picture, project-based work and develop critical thinking skills. • Leading Diverse Organizations • Transformational Leadership • Effective Goal Setting • Conflict Workshop • Coaching & Mentoring Programs that Work • Performance Driven Teams • Performance Management III • Developing High Performance Teams • Project Prioritization • Implementing Strategic Plans • Creating Seamless Organizational Systems

22. Leadership seriessenior • The Senior level of Choctaw U builds on the foundation set in all other levels of the program. In this program, participants are putting their critical thinking and problem solving skills to work. Assignments become more action based and high-level leadership skills are honed. • Visionary Leadership • Developing Core Values • Finding Purpose • Effective Mentoring • Performance Management IV • Aligning Management & Leadership Goals • Change Management • Managing Attention & Time • Succession Planning • Assessing Strategic Plans • Evaluating Seamless Organizational Systems • Senior Capstone Project

23. Feedback from graduates • Government – 40.28% • Casinos – 36.11% • Travel Plazas – 0% • Housing – 4.17% • Health – 19.44% • CMDC – 0% • Global Staffing – 0%

24. Feedback from graduates • Have you seen a promotion or career advancement that you feel can be attributed to your Choctaw U courses? • Yes – 18% • No – 82% • Do you feel you have attained additional personal and/or professional growth because of Choctaw University? • Yes – 93% • No – 7% • What is your overall view of Choctaw University? • Positive – 96% • Negative – 3% • n/a – 1%

25. Feedback from graduates • “Choctaw U has taught me more advanced skills to be better at my job. I also learned that more education is fundamental at my age where there are so many updates & programs. I feel this has made me more comfortable at doing my job.” • “I believe, fully, I have gained personal and professional growth because of Choctaw U! I learned a lot about other departments within Choctaw Nation that I did not know the guidelines to, how it was operated or how the other programs to be beneficial to me personally and at work.” • “Anyone who thinks they cannot learn something new is greatly mistaken. I am grateful that Chief Batton has made it possible for employees to obtain education related to our job positions.” • “This program helps employees learn new skills to make the Choctaw Nation a better place for not only our guests but our employees, as well.”

26. ChoCtaw U ORIENTATION

27. Leadership Symposium • Keynote Speaker • Breakout Sessions • SEO Panel Closing Session

28. Choctaw Women in Leadership Conference

29. graduation

30. Yakoke!!(Thank you) Questions?

31. Choctaw University 3313 Choctaw Road Durant, Oklahoma 580.924.8280 ext. 2481 Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ChoctawU