ABSTRACT
American Indian and Alaskan Native faculty (native faculty) often have both a rewarding and a challenging experience at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). Most likely, the philosophy of the tribal college is congruent with the philosophy of the native faculty member—both based on a tribal perspective grounded in native culture. The result is a more rewarding experience for faculty members that supports their personal commitment to teach and work with native students and other community members to help improve their education and job skills.
