Salish Kootenai College
2007-08 Fall Scholarship!
Salish Kootenai College is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships, such as the American Indian Fund, SKC Foundation, and SKC Employees, among others. These scholarships are to honor and promote academic excellence among its present and potential students (returning students, transfer-in students, and high school graduates). The scholarships range from $100 to $2,000. Students must be enrolled at Salish Kootenai College for twelve (12) credits to eligible, and must maintain a 2.00 Grade Point Average or better to keep the scholarship.
Awards will be made on the basis of:

1. Scholastic history, leadership, accomplishments, and potential.
2. Personal attitude, enthusiasm, and goals stated in essay.
3. Financial Need. (must have a unmet need greater than $500)
4. RECENT Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last six months).
5. Appearance of application (TYPED)
6. Personal characteristics, volunteerism, and activism.

The SKC application is available on the computer desktops in the Career Center Lab & John Peter Paul Building, lower level, Room 102.

Deadline Date:
 October 10, 2007

Also Available:

 Johnson Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Due Oct 10, 2007
 Open to tribal members, descendents, and business students

Whitefish Credit Union Scholarship
Due: Oct. 26, 2007
Open to all students

Do you Need Extra Cash?
Tutors Wanted: $10.10 per Hour, this will not go against your unmet need.

Do you need a Tutor?
If you feel your falling behind in a class, or you just don’t feel you’re getting the concept of the class. . . tutoring is an option. This service is free to all students! Fellow classmates/students do the tutoring; instructors do have to recommend them to make sure they are qualified.

KUDER!!…. IT’S how you get there
Online lifelong career portfolio

Research-based interest, skill, and work value assessments

EDUCATION and career planning resources

Ask Andrew about the easy step-by-step instructions

Free Bread
The local Bread Basket delivers bread and dairy products every Thursday after 1:00. Come to the Career Center and pick-up your bread and dairy products.

Are you interested in Work STUDY?
Applications are available at Career Services. There will be a mandatory orientation for all work-study students on:

1. Oct. 3,4,5 at 9:00 or 1:30
2. Oct. 10,11,12 at 9:00 or 1:30
3. Oct. 19 at 10:00

You must attend at least one of the orientations before you will be approved for work-study.


The Career Center has an OPEN DOOR policy.  Just come in and tell us what your plans are and we will be willing to assist

The Career Center is a place where people can locate information about educational opportunities, as well as services and career exploration. So, whether you are a student, staff, or alumni seeking information on colleges and careers, or a person contemplating a career change, or someone who wants to better themselves, then this center will have something for you. We are located in the Paul Charlot Building.

• Career Counseling and Advising: Set up an appointment on a one-to-one basis to help with making career decisions.
• Choose a Career: We have tools to help you take a look at yourself and explore the World of Work such as, System of Interactive Guidance and Information Plus (SIGIPLUS) and Montana Career Information System (MCIS), which are computerized career guidance programs. Each program has a selfassessment component.
• Job Bulletin Boards: We have bulletin boards with current job listings from local, tribe, state, government, and private agencies. They are updated daily.
• Career Library: The Career Lab is equipped with career information, a reference library that consists of books, pamphlets, videos, magazines, computers, and career specific references.
• Job Search: The career staff can help you prepare for the right job with resume writing, cover letters, interviewing techniques, portfolios, job search, employer information, and networking.
• Placement File: Open a placement or reference file that contains a copy of your resume, cover letter, and reference letters to provide to potential employers, free of charge. We can send this out whenever you would like.
• Federal Work Study: This is a Title IV program, which provides employment to undergraduate students who are in the need of earnings in order to help defray the cost of their education. To be eligible, a student must show demonstrated need, be enrolled, and must be making satisfactory academic progress while employed. Students are eligible to work 20 hours per week maximum. Applications are available in this office. Most worksites are on campus.
• Employment: If you need a job there is full-time, part-time, or seasonal assistance available. Job listings are enormous with computerized applications with state and federal agencies. Popular websites are available on both IBM and Macintosh computers.
• Cooperative Education: Co-op is an academic program that combines work and study. Students earn college credits for time spent working, plus compensation. A cooperative education internship lasts ten weeks and students can take 3 to 12 credits per quarter. Students will be matched in a relevant field of study. Several tribal, federal, and state organizations advertise for student placements.
• Scholarships: Students can apply for SKC scholarships that are advertised throughout the year as funding becomes available. SKC scholarships are awarded on an individual basis, scholastics, leadership, career goals, and financial need. Students are required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average or better to keep the scholarship. The scholarships are gifts from various sources, which includes SKC Employees, SKC Foundation (license plates), and American Indian College Fund.
• Tutoring: This service is free to all students. Anyone who feels that they need a tutor or would like to be a tutor would come to the Career Center.

Roger McClure
Career Services Director
(406) 275-4713
roger_mcclure@skc.edu

Ellie McLeod
Career Services Coordinator
(406) 275-4825
ellie_mcleod@skc.edu

Terri Cordier
Career Services Administrative Assistant
(406) 275-4824
terri_cordier@skc.edu

Andrew Zimmer
Career Lab Monitor & Student Senate President
(406) 275-4826
andrew_zimmer@skc.edu

Allen Addison
Student Support Services (SSS) Data Specialist, Instructor
(406) 275-4980
allen_addison@skc.edu

Carol Julius
Student Support Services (SSS) Advisor
(406) 275-4831
carol_julius@skc.edu

Salish Kootenai College
PO Box 70
52000 Hwy 93
Pablo, Mt 59855
(406) 275-4824
Fax: (406) 275-4804

2007-2008

Click here for a Listing of Scholarships (PDF)

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE

Salish Kootenai College is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships, such as the American Indian College Fund, SKC Foundation, and SKC Employees.  These scholarships are to honor and promote academic excellence among its present and potential students (returning students, transfer-in students, and high school graduates).  The scholarships range from $100 to $2,000.  Students must be enrolled at Salish Kootenai College for twelve (12) credits to be eligible, and must maintain a 2.00 Grade Point Average or better to keep the scholarship.

Awards will be made on the basis of:

1. Scholastic history, leadership, accomplishments, and potential.
2. Personal attitude, enthusiasm, and goals stated in essay.
3. Financial Need.
4. RECENT Letters of Recommendation (Must be new letters).
5. Appearance of application (typed).
6. Personal characteristics, volunteerism, and activism.

Scholarship awards will be distributed in one-third payments each quarter unless otherwise specified.

Download application for 2007/2008 academic years

The Salish Kootenai College Tutoring Program believes they can contribute to the academic growth of one or more of its students.  They will do their best to help the tutee(s) understand the subject matter in which they are working and to encourage the student(s) to do their best in college as well as in the program. 

2007-2008 Forms are ready for download

• Request for Tutoring Services (PDF)
• Recommendation to Receive Tutoring (PDF)
• Tutoring Procedures (PDF)
• Fall Quarter 2007 - Tutor Time Sheets Due (PDF)
• Tutor Contract (PDF)
• Tutor Application (PDF)
• Individual Tutor Record (PDF)
• Group Tutoring Record (PDF)

TUTOR’S CODE OF ETHICS

1. Subject proficiency and knowledge are a top priority in my task as a tutor.
2. My major motivation is building my student’s self-confidence.
3. My student receives my total attention.
4. The language we share is mutually understandable.
5. I am able to admit my own weaknesses and seek assistance.
6. I respect my student’s personal dignity and accept them without judgement.
7. I encourage my students without false hope or flattery.
8. I strive for mutual openness and honesty as I tutor.
9. I do not impose my personal values or lifestyles upon my students.
10. I do not use tutoring time to proselytize my belief system.

Federal Work Study Program (FWS)

The Federal Work Study program is a Title IV program which provides employment to undergraduate students who are in need of such earnings in order to help meet the cost of their education. Federal Work Study also provides practical working experience to complement the student’s academic studies. To be eligible, a student must show demonstrated need, be enrolled, and must be making satisfactory academic progress while employed.

Whenever possible, the Federal Work Study award places the student in the area of the student’s educational objectives. Hourly pay rates comply with minimum wage laws and vary with the type of work and the student’s experience and capabilities. Employment may be on or off campus.

Applications for Federal Work Study are available from the Career Center. Students should return the applications to the Career Center. Students may then be contacted for an interview or to set up a work schedule. Students are expected to perform their work assignments in a responsible and mature manner. They are required to comply with the directions of their supervisors and to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their responsibilities. Students who fail to perform in a satisfactory manner will be removed from their assignment and possibly form the program.

The Federal Work Study employee is expected to perform as follows:

1. Agrees to remain on the job the duration of the period certified.
2. Must notify his or her employer when illness or some other unforeseen circumstance prevents the student’s attendance at work.
3. Must give adequate notice to the employer, Career Center and Financial Aid Offices when terminating the Federal Work Study employment.
4. Must notify the Financial Aid Office during the period of the Federal Work Study award of any changes in additional resources which might affect eligibility as shown on the students Federal Work Study award. For example, additional scholarships or resources for education purposes.

The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of the Federal Work Study Program at any time. Such modifications may include: reducing the maximum hours of work per week to a lesser number or completely terminate the Federal Work Study Program prior to the date initially scheduled as the termination date, if necessary, due to availability of funds.

Federal Work Study
Guide Lines

1. Work Study positions are open to all students who have an unmet financial need who are maintaining satisfactory academic progress and are not on financial aid suspension or academic suspension.
2. Work Study positions will not exceed twenty hours per week during a quarter. You can work forty hours per week during quarter breaks.
3. Work Study positions need to be treated as a regular job.
4. You will be asked to fill out a Work Study application and select your area(s) of job site preference.     
5. Completed Work Study applications will be reviewed by a person from the job sites listed and a person from the Career Center Staff, to match student’s interest with the job sites available.
6. Interviews will be set up for the positions offered.
7. The interviews will be conducted by the supervisor of the open position. Position guidelines and expectations will be discussed during the interview.
8. You will be notified of the outcome of your interview.
9. Students who are hired cannot start work until all required paper work is completed at the Career Center. You will need to provide a copy of a pictured ID, social security card or birth certificate.
10. You will be given timesheets with pay schedule dates on them. The timesheets will need to be turned in by your supervisor to Jeannie Burland at the Kenmille building in the financial aid office by 12:00 on the due date.
11. You are responsible for contacting your supervisor when you will be late or when you will miss work. Unreported absences will be reason for termination of position. You will not be eligible for a work study position for the rest of the school year.
12. Remember Work Study positions are there to help the student and the department. If there are any problems with the Work Study site, talk to your supervisor or come to the Career Center. Have a good Year!