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The Indian University of North America -
at Crazy Horse, South Dakota
a partnership between Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the University of South Dakota
The Summer 2014 University Program
MISSION OF THE CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION:
To protect and preserve the culture, tradition, and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Foundation demonstrates its commitment to
this endeavor by continuing the progress as the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a memorial to Lakota leader Crazy Horse to
represent all North American Indians; by providing educational and cultural programming; by acting as a repository for Native American
artifacts, arts and crafts through the Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Educational and Cultural Center; and by
establishing and operating the Indian University of North America and, when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Summer University Program of The Indian University of North America, a partnership between Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the
University of South Dakota, will begin Saturday, June 7, and end on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. The program offers the same university courses
that are offered on the main campus. Ideal applicants will possess the maturity to participate in a university program with an intense academic
component and a structured residential component. The program has four purposes:
1) to provide students freshman-level university courses which will transfer to any regionally accredited college or university,
students complete one semester of college during the summer
2) to prepare students for the rigors of college by offering college prepatory courses for students who need them
3) to extend students paid working internships at the Memorial’s visitor complex
4) to further fulfill the mission of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission requirements for the Summer University Program of The Indian University of North America, a partnership between Crazy Horse Memorial
Foundation and the University of South Dakota, are as follows:
• Applicants must be 17-21 years of age when the program commences.
• Applicants must possess a high school diploma (regular curriculum) before the program commences with a cumulative grade point average or
equivalent of 2.5
• ACT or SAT scores are required at the time of application. The composite ACT score for regular admission is 21; the SAT score for regular
admission is 990. ACT scores below 21 or SAT scores below 990 will be considered for provisional admittance.
• Preference is extended to enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, however, the university is open to all qualified students.
• Applicants must possess a need for the curriculum offered.
• Completion of a short essay on why the applicant is interested in the program.
• Applicants, if selected, must complete a telephone interview with the admissions committee.
• All applicants must complete the admission application and provide accompanying materials postmarked by January 31, 2014, for early admission
and March 31, 2014, for regular admission. Applicants chosen for admission must submit final high school transcripts by June 3, 2014. (SAT or
ACT scores must be submitted with the application) If the transcript reveals the student has not graduated from high school, the student cannot
participate in the university program.
GETTING STARTED - Application Requirements
In order to be considered for the Summer University Program of The Indian University of North America, students must submit the following:
• Completed application form. (Download the application at http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse-application.cfm.) You may complete it
online and print it out, and mail it or submit the application to cde@usd.edu.) Receipt via e-mail will be recognized as signature.
• Short essay on your reasons for desiring to attend the summer program.
• Proof of membership in federally recognized tribe for preference consideration.
• High school transcript and official college transcripts if previously attended college. Applicants must have successfully completed high school (regular
curriculum) to be eligible to begin the program. Official high school transcripts verifying successful completion must be submitted by June 3, 2014.
Unofficial high school transcripts are acceptable for application to the program.
• ACT or SAT scores are required at the time of application. The minimum composite ACT score is 21; the minimum SAT score is 990 for full
admission. Lower scores may be considered for provisional admittance.
• Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be written by those familiar with your high school work or, if you have been out of school for more
than two years, by people familiar with your performance in the work place.
• Agreement to the Rules of Conduct.
• Students will be contacted if they are chosen for a telephone interview.
• Demonstration of some degree of post-secondary preparation (examples could include a completed application for admission to a college or university,
completed FAFSA, and/or completed applications for various scholarships)
414 E. Clark Street • Vermillion, SD 57069-2390 • 1-800-233-7937 • 605-677-6240 • Fax: 605-677-6118 • www.usd.edu
Page 1The Indian University of North America -
at Crazy Horse, South Dakota
a partnership between Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the University of South Dakota
OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
The following application materials are not required now, but are required by June 3, 2014 if accepted to the program:
• Official high school transcript. If previously attended college, official transcript of college work. Official means the transcript
must be sent directly from the high school or college to the University of South Dakota. The student may hand deliver if envelope is sealed.
A 2.5 GPA is required.
• Proof of tribal membership, if applicable.
• Proof of Immunizations. (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Hepatitis B immunization & Hepatitis B titer; Varicella/Chicken Pox immunity; DTP/Tdap; Polio;
TB Skin Tests or QFT-G Blood Test)
• Proof of medical insurance and copy of insurance card and ID#.
• Submission of Emergency Contact Information.
• Medical prescriptions to assure adequate medication over the 9 1/2 week program.
• Recommitment to agree to Rules of Conduct signed statement.
• Tracking Authorization (FERPA) signed form.
• Photo release signed form.
• Signed Computer Use Policy Statement.
• Payment of $50.00 deposit and payment of $800.00 or authorization to deduct amount from student internship checks.
All materials should be sent to:
Summer Program of the Indian University of North America
Attn: Crazy Horse Application
The University of South Dakota
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069-2390
E-Mail: cde@usd.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the Summer University Program of The Indian University of North America contact:
The University of South Dakota
Division of Continuing & Distance Education
Contact: Kat Anderberg
605-677-3939
cde@usd.edu
414 E. Clark Street • Vermillion, SD 57069-2390 • 1-800-233-7937 • 605-677-6240 • Fax: 605-677-6118 • www.usd.edu
Page 2The Indian University of North America -
at Crazy Horse, South Dakota
a partnership between Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation and the University of South Dakota
TUITION, FEES, ROOM, AND BOARD:
Accepted applicants will receive a scholarship for full tuition and the cost of books and supplies for all credits enrolled. In addition, The Crazy Horse
Memorial subsidizes the cost of lodging and meals over the summer. As a result, the students will pay an affordable rate of $800.00 for a food/lodging
package. Students will be provided access cards for entry to the university facilities. Meals are provided at the Laughing Water Restaurant. A refundable
deposit of $50.00 is the other expense to students. The $50 is refunded at the end of the program upon successful room exit check.
TOTAL COST TO STUDENT: $800.00 Food/Lodging Package + $50 Deposit = $850.00
Students may deduct the $800.00 owed for food/lodging package from their paychecks if they wish.
Payment may also be submitted at check in on June 7, 2014. Students receive pay checks every two weeks for their work. A minimum of 22 hours
per week of internship work is required.
Accepted applicants will be placed in paid internships available at the monument complex in the following areas:
• Welcome Center • Ticket Office
• Tour Guide • Restaurant & Snack Shop
• Gift Shop
The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation staff reserve the right to assign working internships. Students will be assigned an internship based on the needs
of the Memorial and the students’ interest and experience. This is a paid internship. Consistent work hours will be established for each student and the
student will work under the direction of a supervisor. Students will be required to work every weekend.
WEEK-ENDS:
Students must commit to the entire program. The rigorous nature of the program means students will be busy every weekend. Recreational activities will
be scheduled periodically for students throughout the 9 1/2 week program.
COMPUTER LAB:
Students will have access to a computer lab for homework assignments.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE PROGRAM:
Students in good standing wishing to continue employment at the Memorial after August 12th, may be provided the opportunity to earn extra funding
for college. More details will be shared at orientation.
TRANSFERRING TO COLLEGE OF STUDENT’S CHOICE:
Students must register for classes for the fall term at a college or technical school before the program ends - students can continue with USD or choose
any college, university or technical institute.
414 E. Clark Street • Vermillion, SD 57069-2390 • 1-800-233-7937 • 605-677-6240 • Fax: 605-677-6118 • www.usd.edu
Page 3COURSES AVAILABLE
Students will be placed in the appropriate English and Math classes based on ACT Scores.
Course Course Title Credit Hours Course Day/Time Professor
ENGL 101+* Composition I: (ACT English sub-score below 17) 5 M-F: 9:30-11:30 am Dr. Jason Murray
ENGL 101 Composition I: (ACT English sub-score of 18-36) 3 M,W,F: 1:00-3:00 pm Dr. Jason Murray
SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3 T,Th: 1:00-4:30 pm TBA
MATH 095 Pre-College Algebra (ACT Math sub-score below 17) 3 M,W,F: 3:15-5:15 pm Professor Jill Trimble
MATH 102 College Algebra: (ACT MATH sub-score of 20-24) 3 M,T,W: 6:30-8:30 pm Professor Jill Trimble
A&S 100 College Success Strategies 3 M-F: 8:00-9:15 am Professor Charlie Luecke
NATV 194** Native Studies Internship 3 Th: 6:00-9:00 pm Professor Charlie Luecke
All students enroll in up to 14 credit hours; students’ academic and work schedules will be determined on or before Program Orientation.
* ENGL 101+ is a combination of ENGL 032 and ENGL 101
** Combined instruction and a paid working internship.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
ENGL 101+: Composition I:
ENGL 101+ is a combination of ENGL 032 and ENGL 101. ENGL 032 is intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. ENGL 101 is practice
in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and
audience will be included.
ENGL 101: Composition I:
ENGL 101 is practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures,
critical thinking, and audience will be included.
SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech:
Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject.
MATH 095: Pre-College Algebra:
This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics include basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear
and quadratic equations, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to
functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic function.
MATH 102: College Algebra:
Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse
functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers.
A&S 100: College Success Strategies:
This course is designed to engage students in their college experience, both academically and personally. The course aids students as they acquire and develop the skills necessary to
reach their educational objectives. Through readings, discussions, reflective writing, and class activities, all of which illuminate a specific topic, students will practice skills that will
enable them to succeed in their college courses.
NATV 194: Native Studies Internship:
Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience combined with face-to-face instruction of Native culture. Students gain practical experience; they follow a
negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Page 4The Student Schedule
Program Begins: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Program Concludes: Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Please Note: English and Math schedules will depend on placement.
June 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Registration &
Opening Ceremony
Orientation
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am College Fair/Visit Day A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm - No Classes SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
29 30
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
July 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
27 28 29 30 31
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
August 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am A&S 100: 8-9:15 am ACT Exit Testing
SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm SPCM 101: 1-4:30 pm
NATV 194: 6-9 pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Completion Ceremony
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