Mr., Ms., and Mx AIHEC
Required Non-Academic Competition
To register for this event, please download the application and email to Lily Kuzmik at lkuzmik@bmcc.edu
Coordinator: Lily Kuzmik
Email: lkuzmik@bmcc.edu
Registration Deadline: Friday March 1, 2024
Competition Objectives
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The AIHEC Student Congress created the 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.​
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The Mr., Ms., and Mix AIHEC competition is set up to recognize outstanding tribal college students who will serve as ambassadors for 2024-2025.
Competition Rules
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The following will be considered by the judging panel:
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Scholarship: students’ academic record as well as their pursuit of research, advanced studies, and intellectual development.
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Culture: candidates’ cultural experiences, knowledge, and involvement within their college and community.
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Personal Visions: future goals and personal expectations.
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Community Service: service to their college and community
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AIHEC Knowledge: understanding of AIHEC and the entire Tribal College Movement, history, and future development.
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Presentation: speaking ability and overall personal presentation.
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Required Materials:
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Student applying for Mr., Ms., or Mx. AIHEC shall submit 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.
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Eligibility:
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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.
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Each Tribal College may only submit one (1) Mr. AIHEC, one (1) Ms. AIHEC, and one (1) Mx. AIHEC candidate.
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Process:
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All finalists shall be in attendance for an interview at the annual AIHEC Student Conference.
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The new Mr., Ms., and Mx.. AIHEC will be announced during the annual AIHEC Student Conference awards’ banquet.
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