MR., MS., & MX. AIHEC
Mr., Ms., and Mx. AIHEC Competition Objectives:
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The AIHEC Student Congress created Mr., Ms., and Mx. AIHEC Competition to showcase the character, leadership, and academic achievements of three select students from the Tribal College community.
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The students selected by the judge’s panel will share the Tribal College Movement story and their personal experiences with others at meetings, conferences, pow-wows, and other community gatherings.
Mr. and Ms. AIHEC Competition Rules:
1.The following will be considered by the judging panel: i.Scholarship: students’ academic record as well as their pursuit of research, advanced studies, and intellectual development. ii.Culture: candidates’ cultural experiences, knowledge, and involvement within their college and community. iii.Personal Visions: future goals and personal expectations. iv.Community Service: service to their college and community v.AIHEC Knowledge: understanding of AIHEC and the entire Tribal College Movement, history, and future development. vi.Presentation: speaking ability, personal talent, and overall personal presentation or story. 2.Required Materials: i.Students applying for Mr., Ms., or Mx. AIHEC shall submit a headshot photo, an unofficial transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation, resume, and a personal statement. The personal statement should detail the student’s past challenges and accomplishments, their current activities and status, and the student’s goals and vision for the future. 3.Eligibility: i.Students shall be enrolled in at least nine (9) credit hours at their Tribal College, be in good academic standing, and have at least a 3.0 G.P.A to apply and retain the position of Mr., Ms., and Mx. AIHEC. ii.Each Tribal College may only submit one (1) Mr. AIHEC, one (1) Ms. AIHEC, and one (1) Mx. AIHEC candidate. 4.Process: i.All finalists shall be in attendance for an interview at the annual AIHEC Student Conference. ii.The new Mr., Ms., and Mx.. AIHEC will be announced during the annual AIHEC Student Conference awards banquet.
Interview Questions:
1. What does the Tribal College experience mean to you?
2. What do you know about the Tribal College movement?
3. What Tribal College does AIHEC recognize as the first?
4. How many Tribal Colleges and Universities are there now?
5. Why do you believe our tribal cultures and traditions are important
6. How do you carry forward your culture and traditions within your community?
7. Tell us about the community service projects you participate in.
8. Tell us about an achievement you are most proud of.
9. If selected Mr./Ms. AIHEC describe your platform or Tribal College issue/principles that you’ll focus on during your term of service.
10. Is there anything else you would like to share with the interview committee?
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