Mission

The Mission of the American Indian Student Services is to work toward a more involved American Indian student body and to be a liaison between the student body and the University administration, faculty and staff. The program promotes excellence and education for all. The primary emphasis is to identify and provide intervention strategies that help students realize their academic potential while at the same time making sure the University understands these diverse needs.

All People's Tree (Left) and Warrior & Horse Sculpture (Right) on UM Campus

• The ultimate goal of American Indian Student Services is to facilitate American Indian student enrollment and success at the University of Montana.
• Assist American Indian students entering the University adjust to campus and community.
• Provide advocacy to facilitate student utilization of critical services and to encourage University programs to accommodate needs of American Indian students to enhance their success.
• Collaborate with existing services on campus to improve service delivery and assure student persistence and graduation.