Beyond the Asterisk: Understanding Native Students in Higher Education

Chapter Title: Incorporating Native Culture into Student Affairs

Steven C. Martin and Adrienne L. Thunder discuss the importance of incorporating culture into student programming for Native students. They explore the unique cultural needs of Native students and offer a model of incorporating culture into all aspects of student programming for Native students. Their chapter discusses the importance  institutions of higher learning to become more inclusive of Native American students and their tribal identities.  

Developments Beyond the Asterisk: New Scholarship and Frameworks for Understanding Native Students in Higher Education

Chapter Title: Expanding the Sacred Hoop Model in Student Affairs

Steven C. Martin revisits his previous contribution regarding incorporating Indigenous culture into student affairs. More specifically, he elaborates on the Sacred Hoop Model and demonstrates its applicability within student affairs and beyond. In this chapter, he shares the lessons and strategies that were provided him through the use of the Model and through the many relationships and experiences that were created.