Diné College

Board of Regents
Fannie L. Atcitty, President
Rose Graham, Member
Theresa Hatathlie, Secretary
Dwight Witherspoon, Member
Anderson Hoskie, Member
Laurence Gishey, Vice-President
Robin McGee, Member
Loretta Draper, Treasurer
Administration
Dr. Maggie L. George
President of Diné College
Abraham K. Bitok
Dean of Academics
Cameron K. Daines
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Ronald R. Belloli
Vice President of Administration & Finance
Delbert Paquin
Superintendent of Maintenance and Operations
Amber Crotty
Director of Diné Policy Institute
Glennita R. Haskey
Vice President of Student Success
Perphelia Fowler
Director of Human Resources
Dr. Akpabio Akpabio
Chief Technology Officer
Academic Chairs
Dr. Lisa M. Eutsey
English
Thomas Littleben, Jr.
Center for Diné Studies
Willis R. Tsosie
Mathematics & Physics
Barbara A. Klein
Science & Physical Education
Dr. Daniel J. McLaughlin
Center for Diné Teacher Education
Gloria Price
Business, Applied Science, Econ. & Technology
Sheila White
Humanities & Fine Arts
Ky Travis
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Diné College • Tsaile, Arizona 86556
www.dinecollege.edu
Diné College
Commencement
Speaker
2014 Commencement
Prelude............................................................................. Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner
Posting of Colors................................................... Tsaile/WheatfieldsChapterVeteransOrganization
Processional
....................................................... Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner
Gáál Biyiin - Diné Journey Song
Grand Marshals
......................................... Barbara Klein, Academic Chair
Valiollah Manavi, Shiprock Math Faculty
Delegation....................................................Dr. Maggie L. George, President
Board of Regents, Class of 2014, Faculty
Invocation............................................................ Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner
Master of Ceremonies.........................................................Don Denetdeal, Center for Diné Studies
National Anthem .................................................. YmeldaErinCoriz,MissTsaileJr.HighPrincess
Welcome Remarks......................................................... Dr. Maggie L. George, President
Commencement Speaker........................................ Dr. Evan Adams
Conferring of Degrees & Certificates
Diné College..................................................................Dr. Maggie L. George, President
Abraham Bitok, Dean of Academics
University of Arizona............................................ Dr. Douglas Taren
Associate Dean, Mel and Enid Zuckerman
College of Public Health, U. of A.
GED..................................................................................... Ben Shelly, President, Navajo Nation
Thomas T. Bennett, ABE GED Program
Congratulatory Remarks.................................................Robin McGee, Tsaile Campus
Student of the Year............................................................ Amanda Means, Tsaile Campus
Coca Cola Scholar...............................................................Tevin Tso, Tsaile Campus
Faculty Recognition...........................................................Abraham Bitok, Dean of Academics
Benediction ...............................................................................Martha Austin-Garrison, Center for Diné Studies
Recessional.................................................................................Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner
•DinéCollegeSong
•GáálBiyiin-DinéJourneySong
Please remain seated during Recessional until the Traditional Journey Song has concluded.
*** Lunch on your own Cafeteria ($7.00). Free Cake & Punch at the Cafeteria.***
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Dr. Evan Adams
r. Evan Adams, of the Sliammon
First Nation (Powell River, British
Columbia) completed his medical degree
at the University of Calgary and an
Aboriginal Family Practice residency as
chief resident at St. Paul’s Hospital in
Vancouver.
He has also received a Master of
Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins
University. He is currently the Deputy
ProvincialHealthOfficerinBritishColumbia’s Ministry of Health.
Adams has also had numerous television
andfilmperformances,whichinclude
a starring role in the Emmy-winning
TV-movie Lost in the Barrens and, most
memorably, as Thomas Builds-The-Fire
in the Miramax feature Smoke Signals,
which won him many awards, including
an Independent Spirit Award for
performance in 1999.
Tsaile
Murphy Allen
DelbertAyze
Clarissa Begaye
Ronald Begaye
Kevalena Charley
Phelicia Davis
Ryan Etsitty
Ronald Etsitty
Zandra Frank
Edward George III
Raylon Jean
Cynthia Joe
Alicia Jones
Lavonne Kaye
FarrellNez
FarrellNez
GregNez
Kris Stewart
Nando Teller
Vernadeen Tsosie
Michelle R Tully
Renalda Woody
MatthewYazzie
GED Graduates
Shiprock
Window Rock
Kyle Begay
Krystal Begay
Drake Betoney
Julius Freeland
Bruce Harvey, Jr.
OrlandoJuarez
Venessa Kee
Diowna Mescal
Jerelita Meyers
Mickel Parrish
Lynette Platero
Gary Price
Natalena Shirley
Brittney Thompson
Esther Tsosie
Byron Wauneka
Benita Wauneka
SamanthaYazzie
MichaelYazzie
Crownpoint
Adrian Mescale
Veranda Poyer
Pamela K. Atencio
Theadore F. Bedonie
Bradley B. Begay
Bryan B. Begay
Dovanna Etcitty
Michelle James
Ramona A. Kee
Phillip C. Kee
Leonard R. Lee
Jacob J. Lee
Nola Lee
Brenton L. Navaho
Kelroy D. Newman
Brandon Tan
Lynette L. Talk
Collin A. Taylor
Dorian Tsingine
Marcus L. Tsinnijinnie
Jerrick R. Tsosie
Christopher J. Wise
Nicholas C. Yabeny
Ridge W. Yabeny
AbigailC.Yazzie
Tuba City
Desean Begay
Natasha Begay
Twila Begay
Justin Chimerica
Heather Edaakie
Robyn Jefferson
Malcolm King
Charles McCabe
RachelNez
Heather Peshlakai
Chris Ray
Glenn Seweingyama
Desiree Tsosie
Philarris Whitesinger
DanielleYazzie
LyleYazzie
MarvinYazzie
Associate of Science
Biology
Cedric Kent Ben (TS)
Amber R Laughter (TS)
Alandria Lynn Reid (TS)
Aleighia Cree Shortey (TS)
Environmental Science
Aliseneca Barry (TS) *
CordellABen(TS)
General Science
Iris Isabella Beno (TS)
KendraGreymountain(TS)
Zane Ellistir Speck (SH)
Arji G Thinn (TS)
Kaelyn Ann White (TS)
Cordell Ray Chee (TS)
CharlesThomasJames(TS)*
Morty Jim (TS)
SavannahRaeLaughter(TS)
Arji G Thinn (TS)
MatthewMYazzie(TS)
Kaelyn Ann White (TS)
AlanDYazzie(SH)***
Public Health, Health Education Socio-Cultural
Paulette M Begay (TS)
Fredina T-Van Winkle (TS) *
Gwendolyn Sam (TS)
Megan Tamarah Smallcanyon (CH)
Sharon H Begay (TS) **
Lori M Clement (TS)
Sharon Lynne Lee (TS)
Tasheena Hoswoot (TS)
Stephanie Ann Johnson (TS)
AnaManuela Rico (TS) **
Craig Michael Young (TS)
Bernice R Ignatin (TS)
LeonoreMitchell(CH)
Jamie R Nakai (TS)
FeliciaENez(TS) Jo Ann Draper (TS)
Veronica J Francisco (WR)
Velma Harold (TC)
Cindy Lincoln (WR) *
TashaNez(TS)***
Public Health
Qeturah Anderson (WR)
Alta K Begay (TS)
Paulette M Begay (TS)
Melissa Rae Benally (TC) ***
EulaMBillie(TS)
Gwendolyn Sam (TS)
Trisha Karen Roy (TS)
JenniferTheresaWheeler(TS)
Megan Tamarah Smallcanyon (CH)
Candace J Tallis (CH) *
Rebecca R Tsosie (WR)
Fredina T-Van Winkle (TS) *
JonitaYazzie(SH)
InassociationwiththeUniversityofArizona
(TS) Tsaile
(CH) Chinle
(CP) Crownpoint
(SH) Shiprock
(TC) Tuba City
(WR) Window Rock
The educational philosophy of Diné College is Sa’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh
Hózhóón, the Diné traditional living system, which places human life in harmony with the natural world and the universe. The philosophy
provides principles both for protection from the imperfections in life and for
the development of well-being.
Vision
Diné College embraces the values and principles of Nitsáhákees
(Thinking), Nahat’á (Planning), Iiná (Life) and Siih Hasin (Assurance).
Rooted in Diné language and culture, our mission is to advance quality postsecondary student learning and development to ensure the well-being of the
Diné People.
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Certificate
Office Technology
Diné College bi’óhoo’aah bitsésilé7 Sa’ąh Naaghá7 Bik’eh Hózhóón. Nitsáhákees, Nahat’á, Iiná dóó Siih Hasin t’áá shá bik’ehgo bee hahod7t’é. Naayée’ee
k’ehgo na’nitin bine’ oodáá7 dóó Hózhj7k’ehgo na’nitin bee hózh3-go oodáá7.
D77 bee óhoo’aah dóó naanish silá.
Mission
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education
Philosophy
*** 3.9 - 4.00 Summa Cum Laude
** 3.7 - 3.80 Magna Cum Laude
* 3.5 - 3.69 Cum Laude
2014-2016 Strategic Goals
1. Perpetuate Diné language, culture, and respect for Diné principles and
values.
2. Achieve student success through relevant teaching and learning.
3. Increase access to higher education and lifelong learning.
4.Developnewcertificate,associate’s,andbachelor’sprogramsand
services that are responsive to the needs of the Navajo Nation.
5. Improve institutional communication, governance, and resource
structures.
6. Promote transparency and accountability.
Associate of Arts
Diné Studies
Ryan R Begay (SH)
Tevin T Bia (TS)
Dorothea Janet Brown (CH)
Shula Charley (CH)
EmeryDenny(TS)
Rena Mae Endischee (TC)
Liberal Arts
Montaque A Begay (TC)
Natashia Begay (TS)
Brent Belone (TS)
Rachelle Benson (CH)
LeAndraDesiderio-Bia(CP)
Jordan Michelle Black (CP)
Ailene Christine Joe (TS)
Stuart Deswood Campbell (TS)
Dava Irie Casuse (TS)
Loretta Shaya Chino (TC)
Demeshia Clauschee (CH)
RenaMaeEndischee(TC) Preston Alex Freeman (TS)
Shelby Nicole Greyeyes (TC)
Deidre Tso (TS)
Tevin D Tso (TS) *
Eric Leonard Tully (TS)
Tia Lynn Vicenti (TS)
MatthewMYazzie(TS)
Earlson Manson (TS) *
Tracy McNeal (TC)
LaSasha Rose Ross (TS)
Kimberly Berchman Stevens (CH) ***
CarrizoeDawnTom(SH)
Chryse Wallace (CH)
Business Administration
Leander Altsisi (TS)
Aprilynn M Begay (SH) *
Ashley Antonel Begay (TS)
LenitaBenally(WR)
Helena Billie (CH)
ShylaRDavis(CP)** Britnee Endischee (TC)
Computer Information Systems
Ernest Jerry Hildreth Jr (TS) *
Fine Arts
Elementary Education
Jeffery A Begay (TS)
Maurita A Begay (TS)
Pamela Lynn Begay (CH)
Tonia Christy Begay (TS)
RandallBurbankJr(CH) CassandraCastillo(TS) De’AdraCharlie(TS)
LaNaya Lynette Cook (TS)
Wayne Harvey (TS)
Makiko Ishiguro (TS) **
Robin McGee (TS)
Gwendolyn Sam (TS)
LesliveraAnnaSlivers(WR)
Ashton Tso (TS)
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Option
Early Childhood Education
Candice Deal (TS)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Kyle Arviso (TS)
Jessica Jimmy Becenti (TC)
DiandraBegay(TS)
JenniferLynnBegay(TS)
Shakai Lynn Begay (TC)
Cesonya Tullie Begaye (CH)
Amber Nicholene Benally (TS)
Johnnie E Bia Jr (TS)
Courtney Charley (TC)
Shondene L Chee (WR)
Loretta Shaya Chino (TC)
ShermayneLCisco(SH) Janet L Clairmont (WR) *
Khadijah Emma Clauschee (TS) *
Felix Delmar (TS)
Edison Gonnie (TS)
Channondoralynn D Iyua (SH)
Patrick Charles James (TS)
SheldonBrentJones(TS) ArleneLee(TS)
MarkMMusngi(TS)**
Cherie Lynn Nelson (CH)
Marvin Redhouse (SH)
Patrick W Tah (TS)
Thomasina Nicholene Tsinnie (TC)
Hermina White (SH)
ChristopherFlynnYazzie(TS)***
DarisYazzie(TS)
FrancinaAYazzie(TS)
Office Administration
Frantina Carroll (TS)
Bernice R Ignatin (TS)
LeonoreMitchell(CH)
Gregory Allen Harvey (TS)
Robin McGee (TS)
Amanda Means (TS) *
PearlCNez(TC)
KristinLNeztsosie(TC)
Loretta Perry (CP)
Melissa B Puente (WR)
Cassandra Leah Sampson (TC)
Melissa R Showa (WR)
Imo Rae Succo (CP)
Trina R Thomas (TS)
Jacqueline Kay Tsinigine (TC)
LorettaSYazzie(TC)
Sarah Lynn Woodie-Jackson (TS) *
Tsosie Schneider (TS) ***
Ronald D Silversmith (WR)
Angelena Y White (CP)
ReginaRYazzie(TC)*
Deanna R Yellowhorse (SH) **
Steve Little Eagle Lang (TS)
Lorielle Michele Todachine (TS)
Shun Dean T Beyale (TS)
JulieBrowne(CH) LeticiaArecelyPrieto(TS) Deborah A Teller (TS)
BrandiLWartz(TS)
CharlettaYazzie(TS)
Associate of Applied Science
Business Management
Trudie Small (TS)
Felix Delmar (TS)
Natasha Denny (TS)
LaSheenaEndischee(TC) VanessaJaLayneEskee(TC)
Christine Etsitty (TC)
Nathaniel Etsitty (TS)
Glashena Gordon (WR)
Shayna Harvey (TS)
Dionne Muriel Hastings (TC)
Joehanson Hatathle (TS)
Daven Klade (WR)
ArleneLee(TS)
Farrah Fae Mailboy (TS)
Earlson Manson (TS) *
Kyle Sheldon Arthur (TS)
LyndzeyFrantaziaBarney(TS)
TysonChrisBenally(TS)
Shanelle Harvey (TS)
Dionne Muriel Hastings (TC)
Veronica Hunter (CH)
KoryJonathanKlee(TS)
Alroy Lilly (TS)
SheadeenSonjaNez(TS) Raelene Peterson (WR)
Heather Martin (SH)
Jamie R Nakai (TS)
FeliciaENez(TS) Trisha Karen Roy (TS)
Jennifer Theresa Wheeler (TS)
Leonore Mitchell (CH)
Associate of Science
Health Occupation
Shannon S Allison (TS)
Mycolette M Anderson (TS)
Jennifer Lynn Begay (TS)
Karinne Ann Begay (TS) *
Victoria Ben (TC)
Quinlee Benally (TS)
Iris Isabella Beno (TS)
Julie Browne (CH)
Coral Kaybah Cleveland (TS)
Areana C Draper (CH)
Rasheena McCabe (TS) *
Gwendolyn Sam (TS)
Margo D Sorrell (SH))
Taleighia Cree Shortey (TS)
Malcolm M Tsosie (TS)
Sylvester C Wilson (TS)
Lynelle Raye Zahne (TS)