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Tohono O'odham Nation
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Subject: Arizona State University proposal no. FP00020665; Leischow
This letter confirms the participation of Arizona State University, an Educational Institution, in a proposal
entitled, "SPRINT Health Program: Students Proposing Results and Innovation through Native Traditions,"
for consideration by the Tohono 0 10dham Nation. The project period of performance is January 1, 2020 to
August 31, 2020 for a proposed amount of $51,506. Scott Leischow, PhD, is named as key investigator and
confirms participation as identified in the proposal.
The ASU Federal Employer Identification Number is 86-01-96696 and DUNS number is 943360412. As a
Public Institution of the State of Arizona, ASU is subject to the requirements of the Arizona State
Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, and other State and University rules, regulations, and policies. As
such, the terms and conditions of a contract or agreement resulting from this proposal shall be subject to
negotiation and mutual agreement of the Parties.
Your consideration of this proposal is appreciated. Questions regarding technical matters should be sent
to Dr. Leischow at Scottleischow@asu.edu or (602) 827-2271. For administrative, budgetary, or award
questions, please email ASU.awards@asu.edu . Please reference the ASU proposal number on future
communications. Any award resulting from this proposal should reflect the recipient as "Arizona Board of
Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University."
Sincerely,
Digitally signed by Sarah Gates
Date: 2019.06.14 11:03:33 -07'00'
Sarah Gates
Grant & Contract Officer, Sr.
660 South Mill Avenue, Suite 312 T. Tempe, AZ 85281-3670

SPRINT Summer Health Program
Students Proposing Results and Innovation through Native Traditions
Significance
American Indian/Alaska Native (Al-AN) populations are severely under-represented in
health care professions. Comprising 1.7% of the US population, at 5.2 million, Al-ANs however
only account for 0.4% of nurses and less than 0.4% of physicians in the US. On a national level,
Al-AN enrollment in pre-professional schools is not on target to close this gap. Based on these
numbers, the disparity in trained and prepared Al-AN health professionals likely will continue to
widen.
An increase in the Al-AN health profession gap will have subsequent effects on Al-AN
population health outcomes. Concordance is most often defined as a shared identity between
physician and patient, based on a demographic attribute such as race, sex, or age. Racial
concordance between providers and patients has a significant, positive effect on patient care.
Patients in race-concordant relationships with their providers rated them as more participatory
in their care compared with those in race-discordant relationships. In terms of feasibility, more
importantly, patients with race-concordant providers are less likely to delay seeking care and
more likely to use needed health services. In Al-AN populations that already underuse the
health care system, improved access to racially concordant providers who understand the
complex cultural influences that pose barriers to health care use is crucial. This will help
promote a culture shift toward improved access, comprehension, satisfaction, and adherence,
and ultimately have a positive effect on health outcomes.
Explanations for the low numbers of trained Al-AN health care professionals are varied
and complex. Al-AN youth face many challenges that discourage them from pursuing careers in
the health professions. These include, but are not limited to, poverty, family demands, lack of
role models, and limited access to the rigorous academic preparatory training needed for entry
into health professional schools. Addressing these barriers is critical to the creation of an Al-AN
health professional workforce that is proportionate to the population and better equipped to
understand and care for its own community.
Impact
In spring 2019, following the low national trends, only 109 Al-AN students enrolled in
the College of Health Solutions (CHS) at Arizona State University (ASU), a mere 2% of the
student population. It is imperative as a college to address the barriers of educational access, to
stay true to the university's mission to be inclusive and build better communities. CHS has
identified this challenge and began developing a network of professional staff, faculty and
students focused on increasing Al-AN student recruitment, retention, and success.
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University proposes a summer program
for American Indian/Alaska Native high school students interested in health professional
careers. The proposed experience would expand educational pathways for forty Al-AN students
in the state of Arizona, inclusive of schools on reservations. The one-week free summer
program will give student participants the opportunity to:
• Recommend innovative solutions and practical interventions to health problems
impacting Al-AN populations through culturally-relevant project-based learning

• Through mentorship from ASU faculty and professional staff, learn about medicine and
health-related professions
• Meet with ASU Al-AN Indian students in health-related majors currently enrolled for
guidance and to learn about their academic experiences
• Experience campus life by living in a residence hall, attend lectures led by faculty and
engage in interactive collegiate activities
• Attend workshops and presentations focusing on college readiness, preparing and
paying for college, personal success behaviors, and navigating on-campus resources
• Engage in dialogues with Al-AN healthcare professionals to discuss Al-AN cultural
implications in health care careers
• Present innovative solutions to Al-AN tribal leaders, peers, staff and faculty at an Al-AN
Health Community Forum
The increasing health challenges and disparities in Al-AN populations demand a health
professional workforce that is proportionate to the population, and better equipped to
understand and care for its own community. To facilitate the educational pathway process and
minimize barriers for Al-AN students to become health professionals, CHS is requesting
$51,506, in order to launch the proposed summer program. The success of this program will be
determined by increasing the enrollment of first-time freshmen Al-AN students into health-
related academic programs at ASU. The college will actively collaborate with internal and
external university resources to ensure the retention, academic success, and graduation of
these newly enrolled students. CHS has leading researchers and experts in the fields of health
disparities, nutrition, exercise and wellness which puts CHS in a position to develop and
maintain the necessary programming and structure to accomplish these goals.
This proposed project was designed in coordination with the Office of American Indian Initiatives
!OAR) at ASU. The project will extend current projects housed within OM and will foster closer
collaboration between CHS and OAR, as indicated by the letter of support by Jacob Moore,
Associate Vice President of Tribal Relations.
Budget & Justification
Projected Costs
Senior/Key Personnel: , (Salary & fringe Benefits Incltided) $562 ,
'Scott Leischow $562
Other Personnel: (Salaries & Fringe Benefits Included) $3.0,820
Graduate Students (2) $2,126
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Undergraduate Students (2) $1,595
Jaime Mendoza $7,099
Participant/Trainee Support Costs: $17,880
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Materials and Supplies, ASU Dining Services, ASU Housing $17,880
Other Direct Costs: $1.1,905
Consulting Costs $1,000
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Catering: Welcome and Closing Ceremonies $3,000
Panelist/Presenter Appreciation Items $250
Access to Sun Devil •• Fitness -• Center, Cooking Demos, Wellness Workshop, $7,655
Team Challenge, Desert Botanical Gardens, Heard Museum Tour, Charter
Buses, Light Rail Passes, T-shirts, Panelist/Presenter Parking, Student Awards,
Certificate, and Poster Printing, Room Reservations, Student Snacks, and
Peer Mentor Training Lunch
Direct Costs: $41;167
Indirect Costs: 041,167 minus $17,1380*44.450 $10;339
Total Direct and Indirect Costs: $51,506
Salaries: $9,209
Scott Leischow, PhD, Project Director, will devote 0.25% effort (0.02 month) over the
8-month project period and will have overall responsibility for the program activities and the
administration of the program. Jaime Mendoza, Project Coordinator, has 1.0 FTE appointment
and will commit to 14% effort (1.12 months) to this program over the 8-month program period.
He will work collaboratively with stakeholders on and off campus and will plan and coordinate
the program activities, as well as identify and acquire the necessary resources for the program
and ensure the timely submission of reports. Two TBD Graduate Students will work on the
program on an hourly basis ($20/hr./104 hours) and will facilitate the training sessions for the
participating students and parents. Two TBD Undergraduate students will devote a total of 130
hours at $12/hr. as peer mentors. Their responsibilities will include on-campus housing support
and resource for the participating students.
Employee Related Expenses: $2,173
Arizona State University defines fringe benefits as direct costs, estimates fringe benefits as a
standard percent of salary applied uniformly to all types of sponsored activities and charges
benefits to sponsors in accordance with the federally-negotiated rates in effect at the time
salaries are incurred. The following rates apply to personnel listed in this proposal: Faculty-
28.96%, Staff-38.3% and Hourly students-2.22%.
Participants Costs: $17,880
This cost category includes the dining ($9,840) and housing ($7,640) costs, as well as the
program supplies ($400, pens, notebooks, flip charts, etc.), of 40 high school students
participating in the summer program sponsored by the College of Health Solutions to impart
knowledge about the health professions.
Other Direct Costs: $11,905
Consultants ($1,000 for 2 presenters/$500 each): Presenters with expertise in Al-AN health
topics and professions will be responsible for leading sessions for the students.
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Food Expenses ($290): Snacks required at various peer mentoring meetings and student
training sessions and activities to maintain the continuity of the program, maintain group
cohesion and encourage networking among the students in all the program settings.
Miscellaneous Costs ($3,300): We request funds to purchase items such as mugs for gift bags
for presenters donating time ($250) as well allow the purchase of t-shirts for student
participants in the program ($600). Cost in this category will also cover the expenses for parking
($150) for guests and presenters, entry fees ($2,300) to pool and recreational facilities,
Botanical Gardens, light rail, the Heard Museum, and team challenge activities.
Other Services ($7,348): Fees associated are included for the cost of room rentals ($1,500) and
catering ($3,000) for the welcome and closing ceremonies, and $2,000 for cooking demos, the
cost of the Sun Devil Complex for student activities, and the cost of renting a charter bus.
Additional costs in this category include printing services of awards, certificates, and posters
from an ASU service unit or an external vendor ($815).
Facilities and Administrative Costs: $10,339
Facilities and administrative costs (F&A, indirect costs) are calculated on modified total direct
costs using F&A rates included in the federally approved agreement, dated 7/2/2018, approved
by the US Department of Health and Human Services. For this project, the "Other/Public
Service-Community Service" on campus F&A rate of 44.4% is applied to allowable direct costs
minus the following: capital equipment (unit cost is $5,000 or above), tuition and fees,
participant support, scholarships, fellowships, rental of off-site facilities, and the portion of
each sub-recipient award that exceeds $25,000.
Other funding requests that have been made for this or substantially related proposals
This is the first funding request made for the program set to launch during summer 2020. We
are exploring internal and external funding opportunities, which align with the program
objectives.
Distribution from the Tohono O'odham Nation or other Arizona tribes
The College of Health Solutions has not received a 12% distribution from the Tohono O'odham
Nation or other Arizona tribes.
Contact Information
PI Contact: Coordinating Contact: °All Contact:
Scott Leischow Jaime G. Mendoza Jacob Moore
425 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, 550 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ Assistant Vice-President
AZ 85004 85004 Ph: 480-965-7473
Ph: 602-827-2271 Ph: 602-496-2567 jacob.moore@asu.edu
Fax: 602-496-0873 Fax: 602-496-0873
scott.leischow@asu.edu jaime.mendoza@asu.edu
Priority Area
Education and Health Care
Agreement Details: If selected for funding, ASU is prepared to enter into a pass-through grant-
in-aid agreement with Maricopa County.
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June 11, 2019
Dear Grants Committee:
As the Associate Vice President for Tribal Relations at Arizona State University, I'm
acutely aware of the health challenges that American Indian and Alaska Natives (Al-
AN) face. Building professional local capacity within tribal nations and communities
that help to minimize health disparities will bring significant long-term sustainable
benefits.
The Office of American Indian Initiatives, endorses the ASH College of Health
Solutions in its request for a 12% Gaming Grant to support the inaugural Students
Proposing Results and Innovation through Native Traditions (SPRINT) Summer
Health Program. I believe this project is important because of the real difference it
can make in creating educational pathways for Al-AN students in Arizona and
beyond.
Similar summer programs have done amazing work in transforming the trajectory of
students who might not otherwise have any interest in pursuing post-secondary
health education programs and careers.
Please give this proposal your full consideration. If you have any questions I can
answer, feel free to contact me at jacob.Moore@asu.edu or (480) 965-7473.
ore
Vice President for Tribal Relations
Office of American Indian Initiatives
PO Box 877705 Tempe AZ 85287-7705
(480) 965-5793 Fax (480) 727-8154
americanindianaffairs.asthedu