University of Alaska Fairbanks

1996-1997 catalog

Research


Center for Cross-Cultural Studies

Established in 1971, the center is the research and development unit of the College of Rural Alaska. It promotes programs which concentrate on the needs of Alaska's multi-cultural society, with particular regard to the development of the state's human resources.

Objectives of the center are to design and conduct basic and applied research projects and programs; develop, conduct and evaluate alternative educational approaches for Alaskan schools; disseminate findings on current Alaskan research in education, human services and behavioral sciences, and rural development; provide technical assistance to school districts, social and family service agencies, Native corporations, local governments, community colleges and university learning centers in rural Alaska; provide leadership for the improvement of the training and professional development of rural as well as urban Alaskans; and provide a forum for the development of cross-cultural education programs. Future research will strongly incorporate the perspective of community people and practitioners.