CLP Site Profile -- Minneapolis

 

Partners:

• Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)
• Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCDC)
• Syd Beane, organizer, educator and filmmaker
• Community Learning Partnership

Type of Program and Description:

• AA in Community Development and Organizing

Status:

• AA in Community Development approved by MCTC; now modifying curriculum to stress organizing as well as development
• Initial classes to start in fall, 2010
• Considering creation of a new nonprofit institute to represent the Native American community in this program with MCTC and with other educational institutions in the state

Support Services for the Program:

• Not yet deveioped

Other Innovations:

• Close working relationship with the Native American community, including emphasis in the curriculum on Native culture, history, needs and assets
• Joint fundraising plan being developed with MCTC and CLP
• Plan that this will result in an AA to BA track and perhaps programs in other parts of the state

Contact Information:

• Syd Beane, Filmmaker
• Justin Hueneman, President, NACDI
• Michael Kuhne, Professor, MCTC