Haskell Indian Nations University
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| Haskell Institute | |
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| Location: | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1884 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | July 04, 1961[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000342 |
| Governing body: | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS |
Haskell Indian Nations University is a four year degree granting university in Lawrence, Kansas, which offers free tuition to members of registered Native American tribes in the United States. Typical enrollment is approximately 1,000 representing 150 tribes and all 50 states. While there is no tuition, students are required to pay semester fees similar to many other colleges in the United States. In 2007-2008, the fee totals summed to $215.[3] A set of 12 buildings on the campus has been named a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
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[edit] History
Haskell was formed as the United States Indian Industrial Training School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1884. Haskell was originally an Indian boarding school for 15 students and provided agricultural education for grades one through five. The emphasis was on assimilation — teaching the students to become members of the dominant society. The school’s name was changed to Haskell Institute in 1887 to honor Dudley Haskell, the U.S. Representative from Kansas who was responsible for the school being located in Lawrence. A semi-military system was initiated where students wore uniforms and marched to their classes and exercised regularly. By 1894 there were 606 students enrolled, representing 36 states. Haskell expanded its academic training beyond the eighth grade to include "normal school".
Haskell began offering college level classes in 1927. Haskell Institute graduated its last high school level class in 1965. In 1970 the college was accredited as Haskell Indian Junior College and offered only college-level classes.
A set of 12 historic buildings on the campus was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.[1][4]
In 1993, with the addition of a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary teacher education, the Board of Regents changed the name to Haskell Indian Nations University.
Haskell offers majors in American Indian studies, tribal archives and tribal museum management, environmental science, business administration, and elementary teacher education.[5]
[edit] Cultural centers
Haskell is the home of the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame which recognizes many of the Native American athletes who attended Haskell and later became famous — Jim Thorpe, George and John Levi, and Billy Mills.
The Haskell Cultural Center is a museum and archive collecting indigenous American material and provides a training venue for Haskell's archives and museum programs.
[edit] Athletics
The athletic program at Haskell competes in the NAIA's Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference and Independent Circuit in Football, leaving the Central States Football League in 2006. The teams are called the Fighting Indians and their colors are purple, gold and white.
- Men's Sports Offered: Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Track
- Women's Sports Offered: Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Track, Volleyball
- Club Sports Offered: Baseball, Boxing
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ a b Haskell Institute. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Welcome to Haskell Indian Nations University!
- ^ Lissandrello, Stephen, Cecil McKithen, Sarah J. Pearce, and Julie Corona (November 20, 1986), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Haskell Institute / Haskell Indian Junior CollegePDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying 16 photos, from 1975, 1983, and 1986PDF (32 KB)
- ^ Cultural Survival
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