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Our Commitment to Indigenous Communities

Resources for Indigenous students and educators

Indigenous initiatives at MLFC

Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is committed to expanding access and opportunities for Indigenous students who aspire to become educator leaders.

As part of Arizona State University, MLFC students join a diverse student population that includes a vibrant community of Indigenous students. ASU is a leading institution in Arizona for serving American Indian and Alaska Native students, providing opportunities for Indigenous learners to pursue their educational and professional goals.

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Education that works for you

At MLFC, students have access to a network of faculty, academic advisors and peer mentors whose focus is to create a personalized learning experience.

Online and in-person learning options
Multiple start dates
Students who share your experience
Specialized degree programs
Educational leadership initiatives

Learn more about howe we support educators in Indigenous communities through specialized degree programs and educational leadership initiatives.

We celebrate our students

MLFC celebrates a diverse student population and their positive impacts in the communities they go on to serve. We support future Indigenous educators through:

Award-winning faculty who provide a diverse range of perspectives
Student and faculty advisor teams
Initiatives supporting Indigenous education leaders.
More than a dozen student organizations for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students.

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Land acknowledgment

Arizona State University’s four campuses are located in the Salt River Valley on ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples. ASU recognizes the ancestral homelands of the American Indian tribes that have inhabited this place for centuries, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Pee Posh (Maricopa) peoples.

Read about ASU President Michael Crow’s commitment to American Indian Tribes.

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High quality education

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Community impact

Alumni perspective

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American Indian Student Support Services (AISS)

AISSS, “your home away from home,” provides support services to Indigenous students at all campuses where students study and relax, and staff are available both on-campus and online to help you meet your goals.