Enrollment/Education Department
April Henderson, Director
918-542-6609
Toll Free: 1-888-313-6609
January 2005
Enrollment:
During the month of January, a total of eight (8) new and sixteen (16) duplicate Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Cards have been processed and mailed out. The Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Committee will hold their monthly meeting on they 29th. Currently, there are a total of three (3) automatic, twelve (12) general council applications, and one special document for their review. I processed five (5) new and two (2) duplicate Certified Degree of Indian Blood cards this month. I processed fifty-six (56) Indian Child Verifications for various Human Services and Indian Child Welfare Departments, four (4) certifications for the Tag Department, ten (10) certifications for the Claims Committee, and ten (10) certifications of membership for other Enrollment Departments. I have processed three (3) 8x10s for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Probate Office to assist Felicia Chuckluck in processing deceased Tribal Memberss probates. I have also processed one (1) Enrollment Report this month:
1. 1/10/2005 Processed a report for the number of Tribal members enrolled in the tribe ages 21 and under nationwide and service area. Nationwide 1,583 and Service Area 574
2. 1/11/2005 Processed another report for the number of Tribal members eligible to vote in the 2005 General Council to date. 2,899.
3. 1/23/2005 Processed a report for the AOA Program Grant on the # of Tribal members in Service Area Age 60 and Over: 106; Age 52 and Over: 187.
4. 1/26/2005 Processed certification for AOA/Caregiver Program for Charline Keah-Tigh. Total enrollment number 4,168; 60 and Over service area: 106; 52-59 in service area: 81.
5. 1/26/2005 Sally Ollis requested the number of the following age groups: 65 and over All: 308; 65 and over Service: 70; 70 and over All Members: 215; 70 and over Service: 43. No official certification or report was released. The numbers were given verbally only.
Education:
During this month, twenty-eight (28) tribal members have been counseled regarding the educational assistance available through the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in both the federal and tribal education programs.
Adult Vocational Training Program currently has three applicants receiving financial assistance for the Spring 2005 Semester:
1. #27-04 is attending OSU-Okmulgee for his Culinary Arts Degree. (Active File) Spring 2005 semester scholarship check was sent to OSU on 1/10/2005.
2. #26-04 was approved for financial assistance from the AVT Program. She is attending NEO A&M College for her licensed Practical Nursing Degree (Terminated 1/3/2005) Letter of termination was sent for failure to comply to comply with program regulations.
3. #15-01 was reinstated into the AVT Program and was approved for financial assistance for the Spring 2005 semester. Her Spring Check was mailed to NEO on 1/6/2005. She is attending NEO A&M College for her Child Development Associate Degree.
4. #28-04 was approved for financial assistance from the AVT Program on 1/4/2005. Her Spring 2005 semester scholarship was sent to Franklin Technology Center. She is pursuing a degree in Computer and Office Technology.
There are currently still two AVT applications pending further documentation.
Higher Education Program:
This month, I have processed a total of ten (10) Seneca-Cayuga Higher Education Scholarship checks for the Spring 2005 semester. There are currently still four (4) students who have not submitted a copy of their Fall 2004 grades and Spring 2005 schedule. Letters have been written to each of these students requesting the documentation. This semester, there was also one (1) Higher Education Student who was placed on probation for the Spring 2005 semester for failure to meet minimum academic requirements. She did receive her scholarship for the semester in question, with the stipulation that she must meet minimum academic requirements for the Spring 2005 semester in order to receive any future financial assistance from the Higher Education Program.
Financial Assistance is still available through the following programs: The Adult Vocational Training Program and Adult Education Program for the Spring 2005 semester. Below is a brief description of the federal Education Program available.
Adult Education Program:
The purpose of the Adult Education Program is to provide financial assistance for Seneca-Cayuga tribal members with educational opportunities and learning experiences for Indian adults to gain in the skills needed to improve their functioning as individuals and as members of families and communities. Within the scope of this program is financial assistance with part time training, skills upgrading, self-improvement, GED classes, testing fees, and skill licensing requirements. (Training must be below the college level.)
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma Adult Education Program, you must be an adult Seneca-Cayuga Tribal member between the age of 16 years of age or older, and may not be enrolled in a formal education program.
Adult Vocational Training Program:
The purpose of the Adult Vocational Training program is to assist tribal members to acquire the job skills necessary for full time satisfactory employment. Training shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months in length, with the exception that Registered Nurses training may be for periods not to exceed thirty-six (36) months.
Eligibility Criteria: Any enrolled Seneca-Cayuga Tribal member, who resides within the service area (within a 50-mile radius of Miami, Oklahoma), attending full-time training and between the ages of 17-35 years of age. The applicant must be in need of training in order to obtain reasonable and satisfactory employment.
February 2005
Enrollment:
During the month of February, a total of seven (7) new and nineteen (19) duplicate Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Cards have been processed and mailed out. The Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Committee will hold their February monthly meeting on March 5th. Currently, there are a total of four (4) general council applications, and one confidential case for their review. I processed thirty (30) Indian Child Verifications for various Human Services and Indian Child Welfare Departments, six (6) certifications for the Tag Department, eight (8) certifications for the Claims Committee, and ten (10) certifications of membership for other Enrollment Departments. I have also processed one (1) Enrollment Report this month:
1. Chris Franks, Water Quality Tech with Seneca-Cayuga Environmental Department, requested the total number of tribal members currently enrolled and the total number of tribal members within the service area for the CWA 106 FY 2005 grant proposal. Total Membership: 4,167 Service Area: 1,260
This month the Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Department was notified of the death of three (3) tribal members:
| Name |
Roll Number |
Seneca-Cayuga Tribal Parent |
Date of Death |
| Mitchell Greenback |
712-621 |
John Lee Greenback |
2/11/2005 |
| Maxine Williams |
1937# 557 |
Elvas Spicer |
2/11/2005 |
| Kenneth Sixkiller |
1528-336 |
Donna Y Lane |
2/12/2005 |
Education:
During this month, twelve (12) tribal members have been counseled regarding the educational assistance available through the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe in both the federal and tribal education programs.
Adult Vocational Training Program currently has three applicants receiving financial assistance for the Spring 2005 Semester:
1. #27-04 is currently pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts at OSU-Okmulgee.
2. #15-01 is currently pursuing a degree in Child Development at NEO A & M College in Miami, OK.
3. #28-04 is currently pursuing a degree in Computer and Office Technology at Franklin Technology Center in Joplin, MO.
Financial Assistance is still available through the following programs: the Adult Vocational Training Program and Adult Education Program for the Spring 2005 semester.
Higher Education Program:
There are currently two (2) students who have not submitted a copy of their Fall 2004 grades and Spring 2005 schedule. Letters have been written to each of these students requesting the documentation. This month, the Higher Education Program was contacted by two participants: (1) Higher Education Student informed the program that she had to withdraw from college for the Spring 2005 semester for personal reasons and (1) Higher Education Student did submit his Fall 2004 grades and Spring 2005 grades. The documentation showed that he did meet the program requirements and his Spring check has been requested.
Below is a brief description of each of the Federal Educational Scholarship Programs available through the Seneca-Cayuga Tribal Office. For more information regarding these programs, please contact April Henderson at the Seneca-Cayuga Tribal Office in Miami, Oklahoma.
Adult Education Program:
The purpose of the Adult Education Program is to provide financial assistance for Seneca-Cayuga tribal members with educational opportunities and learning experiences for Indian adults to gain in the skills needed to improve their functioning as individuals and as members of families and communities. Within the scope of this program is financial assistance with part time training, skills upgrading, self-improvement, GED classes, testing fees, and skill licensing requirements. (Training must be below the college level.)
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma Adult Education Program, you must be an adult Seneca-Cayuga Tribal member between the age of 16 years of age or older, and may not be enrolled in a formal education program.
Adult Vocational Training Program:
The purpose of the Adult Vocational Training program is to assist tribal members to acquire the job skills necessary for full time satisfactory employment. Training shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months in length, with the exception that Registered Nurses training may be for periods not to exceed thirty-six (36) months.
Eligibility Criteria: Any enrolled Seneca-Cayuga Tribal member, who resides within the service area (within a 50-mile radius of Miami, Oklahoma), attending full-time training and between the ages of 17-35 years of age. The applicant must be in need of training in order to obtain reasonable and satisfactory employment.
Higher Education Program:
The Scholarship is only available once a year. The deadline is June 15th of each year.
The purpose of the Seneca-Cayuga Education Department is to encourage tribal members to continue their education and training beyond high school for the purpose of developing leadership and increasing employment opportunities in professional fields.
Eligibility Criteria: Any enrolled Seneca-Cayuga Tribal member regardless of their blood degree and residence, attending an accredited institution of higher learning who has applied for assistance through the Federal Student Financial Aid Program and who plans to obtain their first bachelors degree may apply to the Seneca-Cayuga Higher Education Program for financial assistance.
March 2005
If you need to contact April regarding Enrollment or Education Programs please feel free to call her at
1-888-313-6609.
Annual Enrollment/JOM Report 2005
Enrollment:
During the 2004 General Council Meeting, a total of One hundred and eighty enrollees were approved for membership. Each of these applicants has been informed in writing of their membership approval into the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma and mailed a Seneca-Cayuga Membership Card. The Enrollment Committee has approved a total of sixteen Automatic Enrollment applications from July 2004 to April 2005. A total of four hundred and twenty-nine new and duplicate Seneca-Cayuga Tribal cards have been processed from June 2004 until April 29, 2005. Since the month of June 2004 until April 29, 2005, a total of ninety-three General Council applications have been researched and approved by the Enrollment Committee. During the month of May, there are currently a total of 21 General Council Enrollment applications, zero Automatic applications, and 1 Disenrollment Case to be reviewed by the Committee. The Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Committee will hold our last meeting on May 28, 2005 to review these applications. Oene these applications are approved, I will begin entering their names into the list that will be read at General Council this year. I have prepared and mailed out a total of forty-six new and duplicate Seneca-Cayuga Certificate Degree of Indian Blood Cards.
Johnson O'Malley:
On August 3, 2004, I distributed a total of one hundred and ninety-four school supply vouchers to eligible tribal members to assist with the cost of school supplies.
The following reports have been requested from the Seneca-Cayuga Enrollment Office, from June 9, 2004 until May 9, 2005:
1. June 9, 2004 Shannon White, Child Protection Specialist requested the number of children under age 21, in Service Area for her Title IV-B Proposal. * Included the June 2004 enrollees. Total: 1,544
2. July 29, 2004 Processed two list of children in Service Area 3 years thru 12th grade (18) for JOM School Supply Voucher and took one copy to HR Building and gave to Denisha.
3. August 5, 2004 Claims Committee wanted the number of children four years through 18 for Claims Committee School Clothing Vouchers per Sally Leafs telephone conversation. Total: 1,171
4. August 6, 2004 Claims Committee, Sally Leaf, wanted the number of children 3 years through 18 for Claims Committee School Clothing Voucher per telephone conversation. Total: 1,242
5. August 10, 2004 Sally Ollis called to ask how many members do we have 18 years of age or over. Total: 2,851
6. September 13, 2004 Processed a report for Shannon White regarding the number of tribal members 21 years of age and under nationwide for her Promoting Safe and Stable Families Grant. Total: 1,611
7. September 17, 2004 LeRoy Howard requested some statistics for American General Life Insurance regarding ages for tribal members no names were released.
8. September 27, 2004 Printed the Newsletter Query and amended it so that one newsletter is sent to each household after making all the corrections the total newsletters. Total: 2,386
9. October 5, 2004 Processed Trip Report for Dennis Sisco regarding DNA Seminar I attended in Okmulgee, OK on October 1, 2004 at Muscogee Creek Nation.
10. October 23, 2004 Processed Special General Council Sign In Sheet 158 members attended.
11. November 3, 2004 Processed number of children for the 2004 Christmas Party divided into groups by sex and age in Service Area. Ages 0 to 18 Females 250 Males 253
12. December 13, 2004 - Processed list for Logan Line to distribute Turkeys to Tribal Members in Service Area 65 and Older Total: 69
13. January 10, 2005 - Shannon White requested the number of tribal members enrolled in the tribe ages 21 and under broken down into two categories: Nationwide and Service Area. Total: Nationwide 1,583 Service Area 574
14. January 11, 2005 - Processed the number of tribal members eligible to vote in the 2005 General Council Election to date. Total: 2,899
15. January 26, 2005 Processed report for AOA Program Grant on the number of tribal members in Service Area, Age 60 and Over and Age 52 and Over. Total: 60 & Over 106 52 & Over 187
16. January 26, 2005 Processed Certification for AOA Program/Caregiver Grant for Charline Keah-tigh regarding the total enrollment, 60 and Over in Service Area, and 52 59 years old in Service Area.
Total Enrollment: 4,168
Service Area:
60 & Over 106
52 59 years 81
17. January 26, 2005 Sally Ollis called and requested the number of the following age groups. Total:
65 & Over All Members 308 65 & Over Service Area 70
70 & Over All Members 215 70 & Over Service Area 43
18. February 24, 2005 Chris Franks requested the number of enrolled members and service area number of the CWA 106 FY 2005 grant proposal with EPA. Total: 4,167 Service: 1,260
19. April 5, 2005 Processed Housing labels for Logan Line for use in determining the housing needs of the tribal members. Authorization was given by Dennis Sisco, Business Manger and the Enrollment Committee Members. No names were listed.
20. April 20, 2005 Processed count for Charline Keah-tigh for use in writing a grant to the Highway Safety for Car Seats. She suggested number of tribal members in Service Area, 8 years and under. Total: 196
21. May 5, 2005 Processed report for Charline Keah-tigh for use in writing a grant for the Highway Safety Car Seats Grant showing that tally for ages 0-1, 2-5, 5-8 for the 2003 & 2004 General Council Enrollees. Total:
2003 General Council 2004 General Council
0-1 0 11
2-5 27 96
5-8 19 114
I assisted Chris Conine, CPA, with verifying membership of the 2005 Candidates and verifying membership on the 420 individuals who submitted Absentee Ballot requests.
Annual Education Report 2005
From May 2004 May 2005 a total of Two hundred and twenty (220) Seneca-Cayuga Tribal Members have been counseled regarding the Educational Programs available from the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma and given assistance with completing their Educational applications when necessary.
Below is a narrative for each of the Educational Program offered by the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma:
Higher Education Program:
The Higher Education Program is still the most popular education program offered by the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe. During the 2004-2005 school year, a total of fifteen (15) Higher Education Scholarships were awarded. The total amount awarded in scholarships this year was $21,429.00. The approved applications were awarded $2,000.00 for the school year or their unmet need, whichever was less. The Higher Education Program 2004-2005 Progress Report:
· Three students did not receive their Spring Scholarships because they did not submit their Fall 2004 grades and Spring 2005 schedules.
· One student was suspended from the program because she/he decided to change her/his Major from a BA to an AA Degree in Child Care for employment reasons.
· One student withdrew her application after the Fall Semester for personal reasons.
· Two students were placed on probation for the Spring 2005 semester.
· Three students graduated this year with their Bachelor Degrees.
Throughout the school year, as I obtain information regarding scholarships and internships, I forward them to my Higher Education Recipients. The deadline for the Higher Education Scholarship this year is June 15th @ 5 p.m.
Below is a summary of the tribal members pursuing their education with assistance from this program:
| College Attending |
Status |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Total Award |
Probation Status |
Degree |
Graduation Date |
| MSSU |
Freshman |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
Criminal Justice |
May 2008 |
| University of Oklahoma |
Junior |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
Phyical Therapy |
May 2008 |
| NEO |
Freshman |
95.00 |
95.00 |
190.00 |
|
Elementary Education |
May 2008 |
| MSSU |
Freshman |
1,000.00 |
Never Submitted Documents |
1,000.00 |
Withdrew Spring 2005 |
Psychology |
May 2008 |
| MSSU |
Junior |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
History Education |
December 2006 |
| NSU |
Freshman |
1,000.00 |
Never Submitted Documents |
1,000.00 |
|
Early Childhood Education |
May 2008 |
| Casper College |
Freshman |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
Engineering |
May 2008 |
| OSU |
Freshman |
1,000.00 |
Never Submitted Documents |
1,000.00 |
|
Pre-Med |
May 2008 |
| Seminole State College |
Sophomore |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
Physical Therapy |
May 2007 |
| Seminole State College |
Senior |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
Social Science Business |
May 2005 Graduated |
| MSSU |
Senior |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
Probation Fall 2004 Reinstated Spring 2005 |
Elementary Education |
May 2005 Graduated |
| University of Kansas |
Junior |
315.50 |
315.50 - 1/20/2005 |
631.00 |
|
Art History |
May 2006 |
| NEO |
Sophomore |
1,000.00 |
Changed Majors |
1,000.00 |
Spring 2005 Suspended |
Pre-Pharmacy |
May 2008 |
| MSSU |
Senior |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
Business |
May 2005 Graduated |
| OSU |
Junior |
Suspended Fall 2004 |
Reinstated Spring 2005 608.00 |
608.00 |
Probation Spring 2005 |
Nutritional Science |
May 2006 |
Adult Vocational Training Program:
The purpose of the Adult Vocational Training Program is to assist Seneca-Cayuga tribal members in acquiring job skills necessary for full time satisfactory employment. Within the framework, the program provides for testing, vocational counseling or guidance to assist program participants to make career choices for relating personal assets to training options and availability of funds. The program provides for full time institutional training in any accredited vocational or trade school. To be eligible for the AVT Program you must (1) be a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe, (2) live within 50 miles from Miami, Oklahoma, (3) be at least 18 years of age, and (4) be in need of training in order to obtain reasonable and satisfactory employment. This year the Adult Vocational Training Program had seven participants:
| Major |
College |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Total Funded |
Quarter Funded |
Graduation Date |
| Registered Nursing |
NEO |
$ 664.10 |
Suspended |
$ 664.10 |
Continuing Student |
Suspended From the Program |
| Business |
NEO |
$ 111.04 Books Only |
$ 399.50 Tuition |
$ 510.54 |
Continuing Student |
Withdrew |
| Cosmetology |
New Dimension |
Non-Service Client received funding 2003-2004 |
Non-Service Client |
$ 0.00 |
Continuing Student |
Graduated December 2004 |
| Early Childhood Education |
NEO |
$ 0.00 Suspended |
$ 794.00 |
$ 794.00 |
Continuing Student |
May 2006 |
| Nursing |
NEO |
$ 647.00 |
Suspended |
$ 647.00 |
FY 2004 4th Quarter |
Suspended |
| Culinary Arts |
OSU-Okmulgee |
$ 1,500.00 |
$ 1,500.00 Probation |
$ 3,000.00 |
FY 2004 4th Quarter |
May 2006 |
| Business and Office |
Franklin Technology Center/MSSU |
Did not file for assistance until Spring 2005 |
$ 735.00 |
$ 735.00 |
FY 2004 2nd Quarter |
July 2005 |
Adult Education Program:
The purpose of the Adult Education Program is to improve the educational opportunities for the Seneca-Cayuga tribal members who lack the level of literacy skills necessary for effective citizenship and productive employment. To be eligible for the Adult Education Program you must (1) be a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe, (2) be attending an approved class, (3) may not be enrolled in a formal education program and (4) live within a 50 mile radius from Miami, Oklahoma.
The following is a list of courses that the Adult Education Program has funded this year.
2003-2004 School Year
Upgrading Skills Courses
Redken Specialist Connection / Level 1 - 1
Recertification/ Renewal Fees:
Registered Nursing Renewal License 1
Medical Coding Assessment fee 1
LPN Licenses - 1