Longhouse Program Planning DTF Summary and Report

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Identifier
Provost_NNN_Longhouse_DTF_1995
Title
Longhouse Program Planning DTF Summary and Report
Date
April 1995
Creator
Colleen Ray
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Longhouse Program Planning DTF

Masao Sugiyama, Chair

SUMMARY REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
April 1995

by Colleen Ray

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DTF MEMBERS:

Rainer Hasenstab, Betty Kutter, John Mccann, Chalotte

Wooldridge, Carol Mnugh, Sally Johns, Colleen Ray, I,ech Dorma Whitefoot, David
Whitener, Pat Matheny-White, Sandy MCKe"zie, Javier O'Brien, Yvorme Peterson. Joe
Fedderson, Mke Hill, Patti Zimmerman, Tiokasin Veaux, Tom Mercado

CHARGE TO DISAPPEARING TASK FORCE

First Evans Chair Scholar and Longhouse Inaugural Year
The 1995-96 school year brings the opening of the Longhouse Education and Cultural
Center and the first Daniel J. Evans Chair Visiting Scholar to the campus. These are two
major events for The Evergreen State College. The Program Planning Disappearing Task
Force was convened to coordinate and optimize the occasion. The immediate inaugural

year events and Evans Chair guest scholars provided a focal point around which long-term
programhing and management issues could be discussed. The group delincated some
general purposes and management strategies "based on the assumptions that the
Longhouse Center is a shared use space which will accomodate various academic

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development proposals. Specifically, the DTF addressed the following charges:
1.

Establish guidelines and suggestions for the general direction in terms of the
Longhouse programring, i.e. what should be the substantive focus of the activities

associated with the Longhouse? How would this be related to the planning for
Evergreen Expressions and other cultural events on campus?
2. Recommend principles of shared use for space management.
3. Plan the inaugural year programming in the I,onghouse, particularly to suggest names
of appropriate scholars for the Evans Chair Fund.

DTF Membership and Planning Activities
Members of the planning group provided representation from Core Programs, Native
American faculty, students and staff, facilities, special events and student support offices.
The group met in three separate all-day planning sessions in December, January and
February. Discussions generally encompassed both the inaugural year and Evans Chair
topics to ensure a common focus. After the first meeting, the basic ideas were presented
at the Long Term Plarming DTF retreat and at the First People's Day of Absence retreat
for general feedback. A paper compiling a brief history ofLonghouse development and
recent activities2 was submitted to the Program Planning DTF, and is attached to this
report with other reference documents.

I Charge to DTF, Barbara Leigh Smith, Vlce President & Provos| 10/27/94 -attachment four
2 The Longhouse Education and C`iltural Center, Colleen Ray, I,onghouse Coordinator,12®4,
Attachment six to this Final Report

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
I.

Purpose and philosophy ofLonghouse Education and cultural center

The purpose and philosophy of the Longhouse Center is based in hospitality and service to
the students, the community and the college. The Longhouse Center should serve as a
clearinghouse of information and resources to enhance existing college programs through
public relations, planning and development efforts. The Longhouse Center will sponsor
and, co-sponsor with other colleges, tribes, and public organizations, educational and
cultural events, and research activities, in keeping with the functional design of the
building. The primary function of the facility is to house classes, conferences, cultural
ceremonies, theater performances, art gallery exhibits, and community gatherings. Its

proxjrity to central campus facilities supports research, offering immediate access to the
library, art annex, science and computer labs, the communications building, and lecture
halls.. The Longhouse Center should augment, not duplicate or compete with, the related
services of these facilities. For instance, research and communications capacities of the
proposed computer equipment should not be competitive with the lit)rary or the computer
center, but should support specific needs of the Native programs and communities,
conference attendees, and faculty.

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Programmatic Directions



Support the Native American Studies Specialty Area as directed by Convenor.
Support the Reservation Based - Tribal Program as requested by Director.
Develop Native American connections to the Evergreen's graduate programs:
1. MPA -provide research and applications proj.ects for public policy and
organizational management ihitiatives to tribes and organizations;
2. MES -provide research and technical assistance to tribes and organizations,
especially in environmental policy and natural resource management.
3. MIT - Assist with funding development to support a Native American cohort for
the 1998 start year; provide recruiting and retention support.
Provide liaison type recruitment and retention support between TESC Adrissions




Office, Student Affairs, and Native communities, schools and colleges.
Develop continuing education programs relative to Native American topics
Cultural events planning and co-sponsorship with campus and off-campus groups, i.e.

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Northwest Indians, Makah Nation and Native Student AIliance
Programs and funds to support Native American Students, i.e. scholarships, special
needs, student originated studies and individual contracts

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Longhouse center program Mamger

A management position should be created and invested with the authority to carry out the
administrative responsibilities of community liaison work in program planning,
development and implementation. This position will require external as well as internal
coordination and interaction. The manager should work with an advisory board and
committees, staff from external funding agencies, higher education faculty and
administrators - especially tribal colleges, as well as faculty and staff at Evergreen.
Primary responsibilities would include fundraising, planning and administering Native
American ihitiatives across the campus.

IV.

AdvisoryBoard

An advisory board should be convened to provide guidance and representation with at
least the following represention: TESC faculty (2), staff (2), students (2). The
committee did not specify the exact number of representatives from the Native
community, but definitely want more than two because of the large number of Reservation
and Urban Native populations served by Evergreen. A gathering df the wider Native
community, perhaps in the form of a dinner in the Longhouse during the summer, right

produce a firm recommendation for the appropriate size and membership of the advisory
board. An executive committee should be formed from within the advisory board for
concerns requiring immediate attention, and the Evergreen DTF model could be employed
to address specific short-term issues.

V.

Evans chair scholars

In the 1995-96 academic year, the work of the Evans Chair Visiting Scholar will reflect
Nat.ive trad.iti\ons .in a collective, iiiter-geiieratiolial, geiider balaiiced effort. This DTF
has suggested and started negotiations with the following guest scholars: Buffy Ste.
Marie, Leslie Marmon Silko, (who has declined), Sherman A]exie. Hazel Pete, John
Hottowe, Vi Hilbert, and Bill Frank Jr. They will be directly consulted to determine how
they would work with the Core Programs, the Native Programs, the Evergreen campus
and Native commuulties in general.

VI.

GrandopeningDate

The grand opening event for the Longhouse should be scheduled on September 22, 199S.
An event committee should be assigned the task of determining the specifies of the
ceremonies in consultation with representatives from Native peoples associated with
longhouses. The event will have to be coordinated with other Orientation Week
activities.

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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
GENERAL PURPOSE AND LONG THRM PROGRAMMING
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES

EVANS CHAIR AND GRAND OPENING EVENT

INAUGURAL YEAR EVENTS

COOPERATIVE SPACE MANAGEMENT

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TOPIC I: GENERAL PURPOSE AND LONG TERM PROGRAMMING
Program Development Opportunities
The Longhouse Education and Cultural Center has been proposed as a source of support
to expand Native educational programming at Evergreen College since 1979. The original
concept paper authored by the Native American Studies Faculty cited the demographics of
the times and the specific curriculum needs related to Native issues. Native student
success rates were far below national and state averages. College curriculum was failing
to address indigenous cultural perspectives and needs. Evergreen State College was new,
and had just begun to address issues of cultural literacy, particularly through the fledgling
Native American Studies Specialty Area. The multifunctional features of a traditional
longhouse style facility to be built on campus promised a hospital)le environment for a
variety of uses, including: classrooms, conferences, dramatic performances, and assembly
to improve Native students success rates and provide a bridge of understanding between
cultures, a public forum.
Since that time, Evergreen has become a national leader in graduating Native students,3
extended excellent services to tribal community sites, and constructed the Longhouse
Center as an integral part of the main campus infrastructure. Creation of the Center marks
a threshold of programming opportunities both for the college and the Native
cormuhities. This DTF recommends that the primary function of the Longhouse Center
be to support and build upon the variety of programs that have led to Evergreen's success.
We also feel that it is very important for the college to refer to the Native community for

guidance in program development, and that communications be maintained for ongoing
consultation. This is an opportune time to convene a Native Advisory Board. Assistance
is needed now to open the building properly. This kind of immediate and long-term
guidance is essential to strengthen the triad linkages among the college, the students, and
the communities.

John Mccann and Colleen Ray have been working with faculty, Student Affairs, tribal
constituents and the Development Office to identify promising new directions and
potential support for existing and possible programs. The $2.2 million in construction
funds may be used as matching money to expand Evergreen's services. In conjunction
with the DTF's planning activities, a special meeting was held with the South Puget
Intertribal Plarming Agency (SPIPA) to explore a partnership in service delivery. Many
additional follow-up meetings have led to a formal agreement to work together, and
various joint proposals have been developed. This DTF supports the concurrent initiatives
that are being pursued.4

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Concurrent Native Education Initiatives

1)
Strategic program planning to develop long term goals and methods of
consultation with tribes to assure continued effective programming. TESC is working in a
fundraising partnership with SPIPA;

2)
Economic Development & Arts Initiative -with SPIPA, create an artist in
residence program; conduct workshops in arts marketing and management; establish a
loan fund; sponsor art exhibits and fairs to bolster the economy of artists and the arts.

3)
MIT Native American cohort and student Recruitment/Retention project -plan
Native American curriculum, recruit, and provide scholarships and job placement aid to a
cohort of 30 Native students in our Masters in Teaching Program in 1998.

4)
Reservation Based -Tribal program, Computer Lab at port Gamble s'Klallam,
continuing and enhanced funding for teachers, small libraries, and local staffing support.

5)
TESC Native curriculum -infuse and develop curiculum in pertinent areas, i.e.
Tribal Management, cultural preservation, environmental issues, public law, journalism,
etc. at the undergraduate and graduate level to enhance existing programs.

6)
Science, Engineering, Math, and Technology programming as per the Alliance for
Minority Participation (AMP) Program of the National Science Foundation ,(NSF).
Evergreen has established an alliance with Salish Kootenai College and Montana State
University.

7)
Learn and serve America, in partnership with SPIPA, NWIC, South puget sounsd
Community College, and the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, this program will build the
capacity of the partner colleges to work in cooperation with Native communities to meet
environmental, educational, and human services needs through service learning .

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TOPIC 11: ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Longhouse Center Program Manager

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WeunarimouslyrecommendcreatingaprogrammanagerpositionfortheLonghousewith
a level of authority commensurate with directing the business of the Center. The DTF
recommends that the Lorighouse Center should provide administrative support to enhance
existing educational programs through planning and development efforts, community
liaison activities, and intercollegiate contacts. The complex, multifunctional purpose of the
Center requires appropriate persormel. According to project records, many meetings
within the Native American Studies Area have expressed a desire that staffing for
Longhouse functions should reflect Native American preference.
The philosophy of the Longhouse is based in respect, providing service to the students, the
community and the college. The need for a human presence in the building has been
consistently expressed throughout the planning and construction phase of the Longhouse.
It is critical, in our opinion, to establishing positive community relations among the
various user groups. Special start-up tasks related to the inaugural year also present a
logistical need for staffing.
The amount of work involved in managing the inaugural year's activities will over-burden
regular faculty and staff of the Core and Native programs. Presently there is no assigned
staff to carry out the daily responsibilities of event management and public relations. We
discussed the possibility of recruiting community volunteers to help, but, a coordinator
would still be necessary.

Establishing an Advisory Board
We recommend establishing an advisory board to meet at least once a year to assure that

prograrrmatic directions are consistent with, and responsive to Native community
educational and cultural needs. The membership of that group should have representation
from local Tribal Reservations and non-reservation (urban) populations, including
prominent Native orgahizations or agencies, i.e. S.P.I. -Native Education Office, tribalrun schools and colleges, tribal culture and/or education committee representatives,
SPIPA (education planners), Washington State Indian Education Association, Affiliated
Tribes of Northwest Indians -(arts council), Govemor's Indian Advisory Office, Native
American Journalists Association, American Indian Trade and Economic development
Council. Not all of these organizations would have to be represented, but the list indicates
the-possibilities for an array of potential advisors to establish a dynamic board. The Board
of Advisor' s purpose would be to provide continuity and direction on pertinent
educational and public service programming to benefit the greater Native community.

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TOPIC IH: EVANS CHAIR and GRAND OPENING EVENT
The Evans Chair was created to benefit Evergreen's Core Programs. It brings a
nationallyacclaimedscholartoworkwithfacultyandstudentsintheCoreProgram.The
amountofmoneyinthebudgetisapproximately$30,000peryear.Preferably,thescholar
isanauthorwhoseworkscanbefeaturedinmodelseminarsduringorientationweek.The

guestofhonormayalsoappearatConvocationput)liclectures,andaspecialdonor
event.BecausetheinitialyearfortheEvansChairfeaturestheLonghouse,theguestwill
also be available to Native programs.

TocoincidewiththeopeningoftheLonghouse,NativeAmericanscholarsofnational
distinctionweregivenpriorityinconsiderationfortheEvansChair.ThisDTFagreedto
applytraditionalNativemethodstotheEvansChairworksuggestingthatitbeconducted
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feature "Elders as Educators" in combination with the celebrities.

Alistofnameshasbeengeneratedfromwhichtoseleetvisitingscholarstoinvitetothe
campus.Thelistwillt)eavailabletoprogramconvenorsandorganizationsforscheduling
considerations in the 1995-96 school year. The short list of scholars recommended by this
DTF are:



Bufty Ste. Marie, of the Cree Nation -academy award winning songwriter and artist
of international fame. She has responded to our invitation with a proposal to work
withcomputersandtechnologyinproducingmusicandcreativeexpressions.
• Vi mlbert, I/pper Shag7./ - Lushootseed Linguist, author and dramatic storyteller. Vi
willbereleasingherlatestbookofLushootseedlegendsinhervisittoourcampus.
• Hazel Pete, CAeACI/j.s -recipient of the Washington State Historical Society Peace and
FriendshipAwardforhercontrit>utiontoeducation,teacher,basketmakerand,
motheroffacultymemoerYvonnePeterson.HazelwillrecountlocalNativehistory.
• John Hottowe, MafaA -keeper of traditional wisdom through langu.age and music.
JohnwillhelpusopentheLonghousewiththeappropriateceremoniesandwillalso
recount local Native history.
• Bill Frank , Jr., Ivr.sg"a#y -Northwest Indian Fisheries Commissioner, an influential
state and national public policymaker. Bill is an expert in co-management of natural
resources and a recipient the nationally esteemed Albert Schweitzer Award.
• Sherman Alexie, an exciting young author from washington state and the colville
Nation, has accepted our invitation to Oe here. He will present his book, |±drQ!±±

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TOPIC IV:

INAUGURAL YEAR EVENTS

Grand Opening Event
Coordination of events was an important planning element. After much discussion
regarding both the Native and campus communities, the grand opening was scheduled for
Friday, September 22, 1995, at the end of Orientation activities but before regular
classes. Fall classes start on September 25. Activities will have to be coordinated with
Orientation events. Longhouse construction should be complete as of June 30, 1995, and
it is presently on schedule. For many Natives, autumn is the close of the Pow Wow season
and time for Winter ceremonies to begin. We acknowledge that a grand opening can be
scheduled anytime close to the beginning of use of a new facility, but we feel that a
dedication type of ceremony should be conducted before the building is used for regular
classes.

The group agreed that too much of a "carnival" atmosphere would not be appropriate for
opening ceremonies, given the dignity and central importance of the Longhouse in Salish
culture. Invitations to tribes should be sent soon. If money can be found, a stipend right
be offered to distant tribes .to alleviate travel costs. It right also be helpful to secure
lodging for one night with families in this area. Other activities may occur during the
weekend after the official opening and dedication. We suggest that a separate committee
be assigned to work on the many details of the opening event. Dave Whitener and Colleen
Ray will contact key tribal representatives to provide guidance for opening the Longhouse
with the appropriate ceremony.

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Inaugural Year Schedule
TheLonghouselendsitselfparticularlywelltotheconceptofce/ebr¢/J.onofmany
cultures, perhaps featuring drummers of many nations and ethnicities. Tying together the
complex contributions - educational, cultural, community, student, college - was agreed
upon. A theme of "Season of celet)ration" would keep activities related throughout the
year. Masao presented the list-of core Programs for consideration. Italicized events are
highlighted because they were inspired by the existence of the Longhouse.

Fall ouarter:

September

Orientation - ope.n house tours

Sept. .12-15

Model seminars for new students
New Parenvstudent Dinner
Grand Opening Dedicedon Ceremony

Sept.

16

Sept.

22

Sept.

25

Sept.

30

Classes Begin
Donors' Dirmer

October 8

Master Basket Makers Symposium in collaboration
with the State Capitol Museum and Washington
State Arts Commission.

October 12

Proposed Indigenous People 's Day
Special Event by Native Student AIliance
Annual Dinner with Squcocin Tribe as host
at the Evergreen Campus ?
First Anmial Native Art Fair
all month - Second Annual Art Exhibition

December 1
Dec. 2&3
December

(possible partnership w/Affiliated Tribes of
Northwest Indians & Northwest Indian College)

nyinter Quarter:

Open calendar

Sp_ring Quarter:

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June

NaaKahidi Theater - Evergreen Expressions
Wash. Iiidian Edrcation Assac. Corference
Native Student AIliance Pow Wow
Graduation and Super Saturday Events

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community outreach

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TOPIC V: COOPERATIVE SPACE MANAGEMENT
Philosophy Statement
TheguidingphilosophyornrissionoftheLonghousehasbeenunderdiscussionsince
MaryHillaireauthoredtheCodeofEthics5toarticulatethet)uilding'sproposedfunction
in the context of Native traditions. Her document provided guidance and inspiration in
keepingtheideaoftheLonghousealiveforfifteenyearsandwasreferencedforinclusion
inabasicphilosophystatement.Discussionsaboutthefunctionandphilosophyofthe
longhousecontinuedtohelptheAIchitecturalPlanningCommitteedesignthestructure.

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LLaed,hasOeenfocusedonstudyinganddevelopingthephilosophyoftheLonghouse.A
succinctphilosophystatementisstillinthedevelopmentstage,butforthepurposesofthis
report,andtoassistintheimmediateneedtoassignclassesandschedbleevents,the
following is submitted. It is a collage of many statements.

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between the Calllege, Indian Nations, students and ccrmmunities.

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commitment that no-onein need Of a community will be denied.

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Shared Space and Building Access
TheLonghouseisahighlydesirat)1efacilitybecauseofitsculturallyuniqueandbeautiful
design,itsmultifunctionalfloorspaceconfigurations,highoccupancycapacity,userfriendlykitchen,andcomputer/communicationsroom.6AnydiscussionofLonghouse
eventsOringsamixofconcemssincethebuildingisintendedforregularclasses,support
ofNativeprograms,andtoofferhospitalityandptolicservicesuppofttotri6esandother
organizations.Requestsforaccessarealreadycomingintothefacilitiesmanagementoffice
fromtheexternalcommunityandclassesareschedulingspaceforthe1995-96school
year.

PattiZimmermanhelpedtheDTFidentifysomeoftheusesandusergroupstodevelop
schedulingcriteria.TheNativeAmericanStudiesProgramwillfindahomehere,aswill
theTrioalReservationBasedPrograin.Thephilosophystatementwaswhttentohelp
developguidelinesforspacemanagement.Aconcisestatementastohowthefacility
wouldsupportclasseswasalsosuggestedforinclusionontheSchedulingRequestForm.
ThisDTFalsorecommendsplacementofaplacardinsidethemainentranceexplaining
whataLonghouseistoNativeculturestohelppeopleunderstandthesignificanceofthe
building.7

Scheduling Guidelines for Policy Manual

ColleenconductedadditionalmeetingswithPattiZimmermanandKirkmttlefromthe
SpaceManagementOfficetodevelopschedulingcriteriaconsistentwithcampus
standards.Theydefined,andwerecommend,thefollowingstatementforthePolicy
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Conference Services and Rental Charges
A meeting with Donnageneward, Manager, Conference Services, and Nancy MCKirmey,
Assistant to the Vice President, produced a cost analysis for kitchen and conference
services to set rental costs of the Longhouse equivalent to other comparable campus
facilities. Those documents are attached to this report. Each facility is unique; for
example, Library 4300 is equipped with a large, professional-style kitchen with greater,
and more costly, clean-up needs. While we recognize a precedent that allows use of
campus facilities without charge to on-campus groups, we are concerned with maintaining
a full complement of equipment, utensils and serviceware. We recommend a minimal fee
of $25.00 for access to the Longhouse kitchen equipment, to be deposited in a special
fund to cover replacement and repair costs.

CONCLUSION
This Disappearing Task Force was convened to provide guidance and recommendations to
the Provost and Senior Staff regarding the Inaugural Year of the new Longhouse
Education and Cultural Center and Evans Chair activities for the 1995-96 academic year.
The concurrent timing of completion of the new structure and visiting scholar program
presents opportunities for development of college services, community outreach, and
cormunity building on the campus. This planning group discussed more than a
recommendation for a Native American guest scholar. The future success of the
Longhouse Center and its effectiveness in service delivery depends on the careful
consideration of the organization and management principles enacted now.
The philosophy and management principles for shared use have been in the discussion

phase for many years throughout the life of the Longhouse Project. Those conversations
will continue, but for the sake of the immediate occupancy and use of the building, -we
have delineated the proposed guidelines and recommendations for staffing.
We hope that the recommendations in this report will provide useful guidelines and
suggestions for the general direction in terms of Longhouse programming. We are excited
about the focus of events and activities, and the visiting scholars for the 95-96 school year.

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