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Our Commitment to Indigenous Communities

Resources for Indigenous students and educators

Indigenous initiatives at MLFTC

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC) is committed to expanding access and opportunities for Indigenous students who aspire to become educator leaders.

As part of ASU, MLFTC students join a diverse student population that includes an active community of Indigenous students. As of Fall 2021, ASU had the largest population of American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students of any university in Arizona.

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Education that works for you

At MLFTC, 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.

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We celebrate our students

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

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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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Community impact

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Student supports

MLFTC has a dedicated student success team that provides academic support, career development, financial literacy and wellness coaching.

These services are available to all of our students, graduate and undergraduate, whether they take classes at a campus or online.

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.

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