Ilisagvik College, founded to serve residents of the North Slope Borough in Alaska, focuses on education rooted in Iñupiaq cultural heritage and offers various student services to promote success and community involvement. The college emphasizes the importance of balancing education with traditional values, preparing students for 21st-century economic participation while preserving their culture. Additionally, Georgia Southern University health services aim to provide students with accessible healthcare and wellness education to enhance their long-term health outcomes.

1. FUNCTIONAL AREA
PRESENTATION
University Type: Small, rural 4 year college
Functional Areas: Student Services and Health Services

2. ILISAGVIK COLLEGE
BARROW, AL ASKA

3. HISTORY
Ilisagvik College was founded to primarily serve
the residents of the North Slope Borough,
America’s largest and most northern municipality.
The intent of its founders was to provide an
education based on the Iñupiaq cultural heritage.
The basis for all Ilisagvik’s educational programs
is the rich foundation of a subsistence culture in
harmony with the land and seas that give it
sustenance.
Originally it started in 1972, but in 1995 the
North Slope Burrough estabkusby ordinance the
Ilisagvik College Corporation, an independent,
public, non-profit corporation with full power
for governance of the college vested in the
Board of Trustees.

4. FUNCTIONAL AREA
Because the nature of this college student affairs functional area is quite limited.
 Student Services offers a variety of support to ensure student success. Van
rides to and from classes, an Academic Assistance Center staffed with tutors,
village liaisons, guidance support from the student advocate and student
counselor, student government, residential center, social activities, computer
lab, placement testing, student success skills mini-seminars, and a gym are all
offered by Student Services.

5. FUNCTIONAL AREA
Service to Community
Iḷisaġvik College supports a community of people committed to its mission. Students are encouraged
to become involved in all programs, services and opportunities available. Service to family, elders
and community is vital. Students have worked on a number of class and community projects that
reflect this service.
Student Organizations
Students have joined together to form an Iḷisaġvik College community basketball team, an
organization of Native artisans and crafters, a computer club, and other activities. Any suggestions
for student organizations and activities are welcome.

6.  Students
AUDIENCES SERVED
 Community (Family & Elders)

7. CHANGES OF IMPACT OF
SERVICE DELIVERY
Without the student services in place students would not be able
to balance the norms of family life and culture with education
because tribal colleges focus on tradition and values.

8. INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
AFFECT SERVICE DELIVERY
 The characteristics of the institution will help maintain students
become sufficient in gaining a foothold in the economy of the 21st
century. This tribal college teaches it students to give back to their
community along with honoring its values in the midst of
transitioning in a competitive society.

9. INSTITUTIONAL OFFICES INVOLVED
All institutional offices on the academic side, human resources,
and student services play a significant role in fostering students at
this tribal college because each student projects a central need to
maintain stability in a community that has tribal customs and
tradition.

10. CONCERNS TO THIS SERVICE
DELIVERY
Concerns to this service delivery is the challenge of keeping,
perpetuating and strengthening Iñupiat (Eskimo) culture,
language, values and traditions in a competitive world.

11. MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Health Services is to help Georgia Southern University
students achieve the best possible physical and psychological health
and to positively impact their long term health related behaviors by
providing them with high quality, cost effective health care services,
programs, and products. Health Services supports the mission, goals,
and objectives of Georgia Southern, the Division of Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management, and the Division of Auxiliary Services.

12. PURPOSE
The purpose of Health Services is to provide primary care and to
educate students in all aspects of health. At Georgia Southern the
purpose is extended by creating a “Quality, Caring, and Convenient
environment.”

13. ELIGIBILITY
 All Georgia Southern University students are eligible for Health
Services. Students enrolled in four (4) or more hours pay the
health fee each semester.
 Fall- $94
 Spring- $49

14. SERVICES
 Primary Care
 Men’s & Women’s Health
 Pharmacy
 Immunization & allergy injection
 Laboratory
 Radiology
 Respiratory therapy
 Health Education& Promotion