Tribal Colleges and Universities

2002-07-08Executive Order 13270
Signed by: George W. Bush
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Headline: Establishes Board and Initiative to Support Tribal Colleges

What it does: Agencies must appoint senior liaisons, develop Three-Year Plans to support tribal colleges, and submit annual performance reports to the White House Initiative.

Real World Impact:
  • Creates a federal board and White House office focused on tribal colleges.
  • Requires agencies to prepare plans and reports to increase tribal college funding access.
  • Encourages private sector support for endowments, facilities, and faculty training.
Topics: tribal education, higher education, government support, private sector partnerships, rural economic development

Summary

This order creates a Presidential Board of Advisors on Tribal Colleges and Universities and a White House Initiative in the Department of Education to support tribal colleges and preserve Native languages and cultural traditions. It directs federal agencies to appoint senior liaisons, develop Three-Year Plans with measurable goals to help tribal colleges compete for grants, improve infrastructure, expand educational programs, and submit annual performance reports. The order also asks the private sector to increase funding, training, and technical support; the Department of Education will provide funding and staff support.

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