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Tribal College

Feasibility Study Feasibility Study as PDF

Oregon State University Extended Campus

& Anki Solutions LLC

August 11, 2005

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Table of Contents Summary.............................................................................................................................. 3 Scope................................................................................................................................... 4 Concept................................................................................................................................ 4 Need..................................................................................................................................... 6 Financial Overview.............................................................................................................. 7 Building (capital budget)...................................................................................................... 7 Telecommunications (capital budget).................................................................................. 8 Capital Costs by Tribe......................................................................................................... 10 Broadband Internet Connectivity Costs for Students (capital budget)................................. 12 Student Wireless Broadband Deployment by Tribe (capital budget).................................. 13 Operation costs (annual operating budget)......................................................................... 14 Capital Construction Summary........................................................................................... 16 Operating Revenue and Cost Summary.............................................................................. 17 Conceptual Building Design............................................................................................... 18 Interior concept.................................................................................................................. 19 Time Line........................................................................................................................... 20 Distribution and Revision Log............................................................................................. 21 Endnotes............................................................................................................................. 22

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Summary There is a need for an Indian College in Oregon. Oregon State University has undertaken this project to assist Oregon Tribes establish a new federally charted college under the 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities Land Grant Act owned and governed by Oregon Tribes. Initial steps have included forming concepts for discussion, outreach to Tribes through their Education Directors, developing preliminary designs, costs and potential revenue sources. The Oregon Tribal College is feasible. Physical buildings and staff at each Tribe and urban area combined with televideo course work to bring in classes with cultural integrity provides the best chance of success for the greatest number of Indian people. Estimated costs in this study include land, buildings, televideo (T/V) conferencing, telecommunications and staff for 13 sites. Assuming capital costs are covered by federal appropriations and grants, the college can run at breakeven with 518 students (2% of the Oregon Enrolled Tribal population). Next steps include distributing this study to Tribal Councils, obtaining resolutions of support from the Oregon Tribes and Native organizations, beginning the federal charter application process and contact with AIHEC, assembling the Board of Governors, preparing grant applications for organization startup and design, and preparing a request for a federal appropriation. TOC

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Scope The Oregon Tribal College is an idea that has been smoldering for several years among Tribes and Oregon State University. In the spring of 2005, Anki Solutions LLC was asked to look at the feasibility and fan the fire a bit to help create an independent Native owned and controlled college to serve Oregon Indian people. Our work has involved both political and technical aspects. We must overcome the, “Hi, I’m from the government, I’m here to help you,” image and speak with integrity, build trust, involve all the Tribes and let the honored process of consensus building develop into political support for the project. Technical and financial aspects of the feasibility study involve the building concept, real estate, telecommunications, televideo conferencing, furnishings and operations. None of this is cast in stone but we did need to develop some design elements to enable realistic budgeting. Draft resolutions of support and a PowerPoint overview have been distributed to the Education Directors of the Tribes. OSU staff has met with these Directors and many other people involved in Indian Education. No one has said this was a bad idea. Many are enthusiastic. TOC

Concept The Oregon Tribal College will be an independent Land Grant College governed by representatives of each Tribe and owned by the Indian people of Oregon. It will provide the best possible chance for success by using a blended approach of place based and distance education. Each Tribe and three urban centers will have an OVTC building dedicated to serving the higher education needs of their youth and adults. Televideo classrooms, computer labs, libraries and common areas are housed in this structure. Broadband Internet access will be provided to all students either through existing DSL or cable systems, new wireless mesh networks, or by satellite to allow full motion video conferencing from home for students unable to come to the OVTC building. Degree programs and classes will be developed by the Board of Governors and their staff to ensure cultural integrity and the best possible blending of technical skills while respecting and keeping the traditional values and wisdom of the Elders and Tribal Leaders. Young people typically want to go to a distant campus to ‘escape’ the reservation. That usually lasts for one to two terms, and they come back to the village. Family and Elders have expressed their desire that the young people not leave in the first place. On-line classes are at the other extreme and require a very high degree of motivation to complete when sitting alone at a computer screen. The blended approach of the OVTC bridges these two methods by providing a ‘space’ that belongs to the higher education cohort group in each Tribe, provides course work with cultural integrity, provides motivation not found in typical individual on-line classes and keeps the support network of family and Elders close by. OVTC staff in each facility will serve as motivators, coordinators and resource people for the students. Our recommendation is that the first employee be from the local Tribe and fulfill the role of mentor. A caring grandmother or grandfather will be ideal. Classes may be taught locally to a small group, or originate from one Tribe where there is an instructor with a particular expertise and broadcast to the other locations. Classes can be brought in from any institution or location with T/V conferencing capability (other Indian

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colleges, classes from mainstream colleges which have cultural integrity, etc.). OSU will provide accreditation for degree and certification programs during the 3 year OVTC application period. OSU and other institutions will assist the OVTC develop degree programs and classes that are aligned with the needs and interests of Oregon Indian students to ensure the highest possible rate of success. Degree programs will be developed in consultation with Tribal governments and communities to increase the likelihood of graduates finding jobs within their community. TOC

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Need “The concept of American Indian cultural curriculum emerged not out of educational fads or efforts to be politically correct. It was inspired by the failure of educational institutions to successfully educate American Indian children. Alarming drop out statistics demonstrate the mainstream educational system's inability by academic standards to educate Indian people.”

Marjane Ambler[1]

The nearest Indian colleges to Oregon are Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, Washington, seven Indian Colleges in Montana, two in Arizona and two in New Mexico. Estimating the potential number of students at each Tribe is difficult. Education Directors have offered numbers ranging from 3 students at a 300 member Tribe, 70 students at a 4000 member Tribe, and 30 students at a 700 member Tribe. That range equates to 1 to 4 percent of the Tribal membership attending at any one time. (The total American college population is approximately 6%.) There are 22,528 enrolled Tribal members in Oregon (2005-2007 Oregon

Directory of American Indian Resources)[2]

which would provide a potential student population of 225 to 900 students. Our sense is that the potential student population will be higher than current enrollment, especially when various certification programs are available for employees to upgrade their job skills and adult learners with families are accommodated. We recommend using a conservative 2% of the enrolled population of the 9 recognized Tribes in Oregon, 458 students, plus 20 students at each of three urban sites (60) for a total of 518 students as a benchmark for this feasibility study. There are 45,211 self-described Indian people in Oregon according to the 2000 census, some portion of these would qualify under federal guidelines for higher education support as being ¼ blood quantum or enrolled in a

recognized Tribe[3]

outside of Oregon, and a reasonable assumption can be made that these Indian people living mostly in urban areas would have a similar interest in higher education.

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Financial Overview The Oregon Tribal College will be self supporting. Capital construction and equipment will be funded by congressional appropriations and grants. Ongoing operation will be funded by the 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities Land Grant Act, student Pell Grants and other financial aid available to Indian students. Some tuition may be required from each student but this will be much less than currently required at a main stream institution. Twenty eight full time staff are included in the preliminary budget which includes four in administration, two mentors each at eleven of the facilities and one mentor each at the two smaller facilities. Land acquisition costs are included at the four urban sites. Land at the 9 reservation or village sites is presumed to be available from the respective Tribes and can be used as ‘in-kind’ contribution as needed for grants. Reliance on a federal congressional appropriation for the ’08 budget (October 2007 – September 2008) will require rapid development of a request, education and lobbying to Oregon’s delegation. (The ’08 budget development cycle begins the first Monday in February

2007.)[4]

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Building (capital budget) A conceptual building design was developed with features of flexibility, unique design, expandability and comfort to provide televideo classrooms, offices, library and combined computer lab and lounge area. Please note this design was created to provide for budgeting and discussion purposes. Substantial savings in construction costs can be realized if the OVTC Board of Governors adopts a building design common to all or most sites. The entry way, external design and colors and interior decor of each structure will be developed by the individual Tribe. The conceptual building consists of a central hexagon to house the common area and either two or three wings for classrooms, restrooms, kitchen, offices and library. The two wing facility is 4500 square feet and the three wing facility is 5600 square feet. Quality should be the top consideration in design and construction to minimize ongoing maintenance and utility costs. The building will be ADA compliant. Building costs include site preparation, design, A & E and construction and are based upon

typical technical and special purpose school costs of $150.00/square foot.[5]

A pro bono engineering firm has taken a preliminary look at the building design and feels comfortable that construction costs will be below our estimate. TOC

Telecommunications (capital budget) Telecommunication costs are based upon an evaluation of existing resources and available

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connectivity either from private fiber networks or the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) where the OVTC can buy through the State of Oregon’s ‘Fast Packet Contract’ at predetermined rates. One T-1 circuit (1.5 megabits per second (Mbs)) is planned for the two wing buildings, and two T-1s (3 Mbs total) are planned for the larger 3 wing facility. A portion of the bandwidth is reserved for the full motion video conferencing systems, and a portion for general Internet connectivity for the facility computer lab and students homes where wireless access is planned. Televideo conferencing equipment costs are based upon PolyCom 7000E series and include three cameras (instructor, class and document) in each room, two monitors, microphone system, cart, network electronics, installation and training and three year total warranty coverage. The cost per classroom averages $17,000. Two wing facilities will have two T/V classrooms with 6 and 12 seats. Three wing facilities will have an additional 12 seat T/V classroom. One classroom at each site will be equipped with 6 computer workstations to provide for T/V conference training on software and topics where students need concurrent access to the T/V instructor and a computer workstation. Computer classrooms and labs are planned at each site with flat screen monitors recessed into glass topped computer workstation (to provide maximum flexibility in classroom). Two wing facility: 1 T/V classroom equipped with 6 workstations 6 workstations in common area lab 1 staff workstation 3 printers 3 scanners Three wing facility: 1 T/V classroom equipped with 6 workstations 12 workstations in common area lab 2 staff workstations 4 printers 4 scanners The ‘network’ line item includes a data projector for each classroom, printers and scanners, wireless network hardware and installation. Furnishings include student and staff desks and office equipment, fridge, microwave and cooktop for kitchen, lounge furniture, and related office equipment. Acronyms: AP = Access Point for wireless mesh network (radio site) NRC = Non Recurring Costs are one time charges for installation of circuits. T/V = TeleVideo conferencing. CPE = Customer Premise Equipment, an industry term for the antenna and electronics required by the end user of a wireless network to receive and transmit the signal. TOC

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Capital Costs by Tribe

Tribe Students Building Telecommunications Cost Estimate Burns (341 members)

7 Two wing + site prep 1 T-1Customer Premise Equipment $500/student for 50% of students

Building $675,000 NRC Telecom $2200 2 T/V systems $34,000 13 Computer stations $32,500 Network $7,000 Furnishings $4,000 Student IP CPE $1,500

Coos (754 members)

15 Three wing + land + site prep in Springfield/Eugene area

2 T-1 Building $840,000 Land $320,000 NRC Telecom $3900 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Coquille (819 members)

16 Three wing + site prep ORCA Fiber Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Cow Creek (1289 members)

25 Three wing + site prep Rio Comm Fiber Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Grand Ronde (4926 members)

98 Three wing + site prep 2 T-1 Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Klamath (3552 members)

71 Three wing + site prep Always On & Williams Fiber Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 71 Student IP CPE $35,500 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Siletz (4094 members)

81 Three wing + site prep 2 T-1 Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Umatilla (2447 members)

49 Three wing + site prep 2 T-1 (potential microwave from Hermiston area fiber)

Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 49 Student IP CPE $24,500 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Warm Springs (4306 members)

86 Three wing + site prep Microwave from Madras area fiber

Building $840,000 NRC Telecom $3900 3 T/V systems $51,000 20 Computer stations $50,000 Network $10,000 Furnishings $5,000

Celilo (53 in village, 1162 in Hood River, Wasco & Sherman Co.)

10* Two wing + site prep Radio from Frontier Learning Network

Building $675,000 NRC Telecom $2200 2 T/V systems $34,000 13 Computer stations $32,500 Network $7,000 Furnishings $4,000

Portland (6785 in Multnomah Co.)

20** Three wing + land + site prep


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* Celilo would serve a large geographic area in the east end of the Columbia Gorge. ** Urban facilities would serve Native people from many Tribes across North America who have migrated to the city. Total Native population in Oregon is 45,211. Numbers are based upon 2000 Census. Notes: NRC Telecom includes ILEC installation ($855/T-1) and local hardware costs for routers estimated at $1350 for single T-1 and $2150 for two T-1 lines (numbers used for both ILEC and private fiber). Site preparation includes utility and infrastructure work. Tribal facilities assume land is available. Urban facility costs include an estimated land acquisition. Computer lab includes 6 stations in the two wing facilities and 12 stations in the three wing facilities. TOC

Salem (4111 in Marion Co.)



Medford (1980 in Jackson Co.)



Admin 4 Added office space at one facility

Building $ 43,200 2 Computer Stations $ 5,000 Furnishings $ 4,000

Network Costs 2 T-1Hardware

NRC Telecom $3900Misc Hardware $10,000

Server & web development

Server & initial Web development $10,000

TOTAL 518 $13,334,200

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Broadband Internet Connectivity Costs for Students (capital budget) OVTC students separate into two very distinct groups when assessing the capabilities for broadband Internet access to their homes. Those are urban and very rural. Urban locations are already wired for the most part and include Portland, Salem, Springfield, Eugene and Medford. A budget figure of $50 to $70/month for DSL, cable modem or wireless access per student is included. This provides greater bandwidth than the minimum DSL service to allow full motion televideo conferencing. Monthly recurring cost for these existing services are included in the operation budget. Rural reservations present a challenge. Wireless technologies are the only viable solution and these include WiFi (802.11b/g) for short range coverage in clusters of houses, WiMAX (802.16) with coverage up to 30 miles, and satellite for isolated homes beyond or below the line of sight . Mesh networking of radio access points is a technology that allows one base unit (access point or AP) such as the OVTC building or nearby water tank, to transmit to additional access points which communicate with each other as well as provide the radio link to the students home. A mesh can then be built out to hop from high point to high point. WiMAX hardware is in its early stages of deployment but we see major companies planning for deployment of this standard and we are making the assumption that by the time construction of the OVTC begins, WiMAX will be standardized, affordable and utilize access points with low power consumption that can be solar powered where needed. Several Tribes own radio sites and towers that will greatly simplify deployment of WiMAX equipment. Two Tribes are currently planning wireless broadband systems and the OVTC development staff needs to closely coordinate with these projects. Wireless networks require antennas and electronics at the students homes, a CPE (customer premise equipment) cost of $500 is included in the capital budget. Monthly recurring costs for the wireless network are included in the operation budget for existing providers and new networks to provide maintenance and administration of the system either to an existing Tribal enterprise (Umatilla and Warm Springs) or new OVTC wireless networks at Burns, Grand Ronde, Siletz and Celilo. Broadband is considered 256 kbs bidirectional minimum to allow T/V conferencing. Internet feed is included in OVTC facility costs.

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Student Wireless Broadband Deployment by Tribe (capital budget)

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Tribe Geography/Assets System Estimated Cost Burns 7

Tribal campus sits on a rise north of town, Tribe owns water tower, members primarily live in two areas visible from the water tower. Existing ESD wireless and CenturyTel DSL will serve south Burns and Hines.

One access point to multi-point unit on water tower, one wireless backhaul from tower to OVTC. $50/mo/student outside OVTC coverage area.

3 Student IP CPE $1500AP $10,000 Backhaul $2000

Coos 15

Coos is planning the OVTC facility in Springfield. Numerous options exist for broadband in this urban area including Qwest DSL, cable modem and wireless.

No additional infrastructure$60/mo/student

0

Cow Creek 25

Roseburg area is well served with DSL, cable modem and wireless


0

Coquille 16

Coos Bay and North Bend have good broadband access through Verizon, resellers such as Orca (sub of Coquille Tribe) and Orca is considering a wireless system. Fiber serves SWOCC.


0

Grand Ronde 98

Flat Tribal campus area, very hilly beyond, approx 50% of Tribe lives in Grand Ronde area. Tribe owns existing radio tower.

One AP at tower, backhaul to OVTC, and 4 meshed APs to serve 50% students

49 Student IP CPE $24,500Backahul $6,000 Meshed AP x 4 = $200,000

Klamath 71

Chiloquin area is flat valley, good coverage by existing Always On Network wireless system.

No additional infrastructure$50/mo/student, $250 CPE

71 Student IP CPE $17,750

Siletz 81

Tribal campus and Siletz village has good coverage from Tribally owned radio tower. Siletz and Toledo CO have DSL, beyond is very hilly.

AP at tower, backhaul to OVTC, estimate 4 meshed APs in Siletz and 2 in Toledo to provide coverage beyond DSL footprint for 50% of students

40 Student IP CPE $20,000Backhaul $6,000 Meshed AP x 6 = $300,000

Umatilla 49

Tribe is currently installing wireless for Mission area. Tribe is building tower with full coverage of rez.

AP at tower site near Deadman Pass, backhaul, 1 additional meshed AP for expansion

49 Student IP CPE $24,500AP at new tower $50,000 Backhaul $6,000

Warm Springs 86

Tribe currently designing wireless for main village, plans 4 additional radio tower sites to cover 90% of rez.

AP at OVTC (merged with Tribes plans), meshed AP at 4 new sites, perhaps temp solar install prior to public safety radio sites being ready.

86 Student IP CPE $43,500Backhaul $6,000 Meshed AP x 6 = $300,000

Celilo 10

Village has no broadband. Frontier Learning Network has tower site across river with good access.

2 radio links needed from Juniper, to Haystack to Celilo, plus local AP

2 radio links & installation $2500 10 Student WiFi $1,000 1 802.11b WiFi AP in village

Urban 60 (20 at each site)

Urban areas of Portland, Salem, Eugene and Springfield have good broadband available

No additional infrastructure$60/mo/student for access

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TOTAL $1,021,250

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Operation costs (annual operating budget)

Tribe Students Building Telecom Cost Estimate (Annual) Burns 7 Two wing 1 T-1

50% served by OVTC wireless

Building Maint $18,000MRC Telecom $600/mo = $7,200 3 Student IP $150/mo = $1,800 1 Staff $70,000 Class costs $25,000

Coos 15 Three wing 2 T-1 Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 15 Student IP $900/mo = $10,800 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $54,000

Coquille 16 Three wing ORCA Fiber Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1000/mo = $12,000 16 Student IP $1,120/mo = $13,440 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $57,600

Cow Creek 25 Three wing Rio Comm Fiber Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1000/mo = $12,000 25 Student IP $1,250/mo = $15,000 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $90,000

Grand Ronde 98 Three wing 2 T-150% served by OVTC wireless

Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo - $14,400 39 Student IP $1,950/mo = $23,400 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $352,800

Klamath 71 Three wing Always On & Williams Fiber

Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 71 Student IP $3,550/mo = $42,600 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $255,600

Siletz 81 Three wing 2 T-150% served by OVTC wireless

Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 40 Student IP $2,000/mo =$ 24,000 2 Staff Class costs$291,600

Umatilla 49 Three wing 2 T-1 (potential M/W from Hermiston) Student IP $30/mo from Tribal entity

Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 49 Student IP $1,470 = $17,640 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $176,400

Warm Springs 86 Three wing Microwave from Madras area fiber Student IP $30/mo from Tribal entity

Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1000/mo = $12,000 86 Student IP $2580 = $30,960 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $309,600

Celilo 10 Two wing Radio from Frontier Learning Network Student IP $30/mo to Tribal entity

Building Maint $18,000MRC Telecom $400/mo = $4,800 10 Student IP $300 = $3,600 1 Staff $70,000 Class costs $36,000

Portland 20 Three wing 2 T-1 Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 20 Student IP $1,000/mo = $12,000 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $72,000

Salem 20 Three wing 2 T-1 Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 20 Student IP $1,000/mo = $12,000 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $72,000

Medford 20 Three wing 2 T-1 Building Maint $22,400MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 20 Student IP $1,000/mo = $12,000 2 Staff $140,000 Class costs $72,000

Admin 4 Staff $280,000

Class costs 518 15 hrs/term, 3 terms, 20 students/class, instructor @ $100/hour = $1,864,800

Books & Mat 518 $250/student/term (3) $388,500

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Notes: A recent UC Davis study found their building maintenance costs were $6.00/sq ft in older facilities. Due to new and quality construction, we have used $4.00/sq ft as an estimate. The two wing facility is 4500 sq ft and three

wing facility is 5600 sq ft.[6]

Utility costs based upon Department of Energy study in 2001 showing average cost per student per year for all utilities is $125. High efficiency buildings can yield a $50 savings. We have used $90/student/year as an

estimate.[7]

Class cost based upon 518 full time students, 15 hours per term, 3 terms per year = 372,960 contact hours, 20 students per class = 18,648 instructor hours @ $100/hour = $1,864,800. TOC

Network costs 2 T-1 to NERO3 Mbs NERO IP

MRC Telecom $1200/mo = $14,400 MRC NERO/OUS IP $450/mo = $5,400 Video Bridge (OUS)

Utility costs (all sites)

518 $90/student/year $46,620

Insurance (all sites)

$130,000

Supplies 518 $1000/yr/student Supplies $518,000Travel & Training

$1500/yr/staff$2000/yr/board member

$54,000

SUMMARY (all sites)

518 Building Maint $282,400 Utility $46,620

MRC Telecom $177,200 Student IP $219,240

Network $19,800 Staff $1,680,000 Admin $280,000

Class costs $1,864,800 Books & Materials $388,500

Supplies $518,000 Insurance $130,000

Travel and Training $54,000

TOTAL 518 $5,660,560

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Capital Construction Summary

Item Amount Land, building, Televideo Conferencing, Furnishings, Computers,

A & E, and Site Preperation at 13 sites $13,334,200

Wireless Broadband Network for Students 1,021,250 Contingency (8%) 1,148,436 TOTAL Capital $15,503,886

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Operating Revenue and Cost Summary Annual based upon 518 students

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Revenue Source Per Student Annual 1994 Tribal Land Grant (2004-2005)

$4447[8] $2,303,546

Pell Grant (for 2002-2003) $4000

[9] $2,072,000

BIA or Tribal Higher Ed Grants

[a] $3000 $1,554,000

Tuition

[b] $0 $0

Total $5,929,546.00 Costs Item Building maintenance $282,400 Utilities $46,620 MRC Telecom network $177,200 Student IP Broadband $219,240 Network $19,800 Staff at 13 facilities (24) $1,680,000 Admin (4) $280,000

Classes[c] $1,864,800

Books & Materials

[d] $388,500

Supplies $518,000 Insurance $130,000 Travel & Training $54,000 Total $5,660,560.00 Net $268,986

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OregonTribal College Conceptual Building Design

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Interior concept

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Time Line

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Distribution and Revision Log

Date Action 8-11-05 Final version sent to OSU for review - LS 8-15-05 Sent to Kurt Peters & Allison Davis-White Eyes for review - LS 8-16-05 Sent to NAYA Families (Portland) Director for collaboration - LS 8-17-05 Added Training and Travel budget item for staff and Board – LS 8-17-05 Distributed to Education Directors for review – LS 8-17-05 Sent to ATNI Education Committee Chair w/request for resolution – LS

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Endnotes

[a] Higher Ed grants available either through BIA or Tribally administered - $1000 per term is the low average.

[b]

Pell and BIA/Tribal Grant maximum for financial need. Sliding scale tuition would be developed to offset grants where financial need does not qualify for maximum grants. [c]

Class cost based upon 518 full time students, 15 hours per term, 3 terms per year = 372,960 contact hours, 20 students per class = 18,648 instructor hours @ $100/hour = $1,864,800. The distributed nature of the OVTC provides for staff at each site to assist students with research, motivation and course work. 20 students per class system wide seems a reasonable estimate. [d]

Cost for books should be less in classes with cultural integrity (there are very few published textbooks that would be useful) so other resources or internally generated material will be used. We estimated $250/term/student as a book and material cost. $250 x 3 x 518 = $388,500/yr

[1] Marjane Ambler, The Tribal College Journal, Volume IX Fall 1997, Number 2.

http://www.tribalcollegejournal.org/themag/backissues/fall97/fall97ee.html [2]

2005 – 2007 Oregon Directory of American Indian Resources, Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services, http://www.leg.state.or.us/cis/odair/directory.htm . [3]

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education Programs http://www.oiep.bia.edu/faqs_grantinfo.html

[4]

The Congressional Appropriations Process: An Introduction, CRS 2004

http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/97-684.pdf [5]

Summary for 2001-02 Public Schools Facilities Cost Data

http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Finance/Facilities/cost2002.pdf [6]

Dateline UC Davis 1999 http://www.dateline.ucdavis.edu/040299/DL_facilities.html

[7]

US Department of Energy citation from Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

http://www.nesea.org/publications/NESun/green_schools_web.html [8]

The Tribal College Journal, Volume 16 Spring 2005 Issue No. 3

https://bender.routesys.com/~tcj/themag/backissues/spring05/spring05oc.htm [9]

The Student Guide, Financial Aid from the US Department of Education 2003-2004

http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2003_2004/english/types.htm

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