Creating Role Models for Change: A Survey of Tribal College Graduates

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) are succeeding where mainstream colleges frequently have failed, producing graduates who are role models in their communities. This report presents the results of a national survey of 1998 TCU graduates, showing employment and education patterns one year after graduation. It reveals that the overwhelming majority of graduates are working or attending college, despite the scarce opportunities and high rates of unemployment on reservations.