Welcome Diné College Adult Education Program
Mission
Making students responsible for their own learning by engaging them in their academic and study skills.
Vision
To educate and prepare students to excel as lifelong learners and productive citizens.
Values
Educate, Encourage, Engage.
Hours of Operation
Crownpoint Site
Office Hours: | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Monday through Friday |
Class Hours: | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Tuesday through Thursday |
Shiprock Site
Office Hours: | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Monday through Friday |
Class Hours: | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Tuesday through Thursday |
**Office hours and class hours are subject to change**
- Step 1: Complete application and questionnaire. Note: Students under the age of 18 must complete an Underage Verification Form that is signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the Adult Education Program.
- Step 2: Complete TABE 11/12 preassessment in Reading, Language, and Mathematics
- Step 3: Attend MANDATORY new student orientation before classes begin. If you do not attend new student orientation, you will not be able to start classes, you must wait for the next orientation date.
If you have a documented disability please notify the office and provide documentation at the time of enrollment.
The Adult Education Program is funded by the United States Department of Education through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, Adult Education Division.
HISET® OFFICIAL EXAM
HiSET® is an official high school equivalency credential exam that is offered in the state of New Mexico. You can register and schedule for the official exam at www.hiset.ets.org. You must use a Credit/Debit card to pay for your exams. If you have a documented disability and need testing accommodations, please notify the HiSET® company and complete the accommodations form from the website www.hiset.ets.org. Approval for accommodations may take 6 weeks or longer before you can take the HiSET® exam.
Available Testing Sites:
Farmington, NM- San Juan College
Gallup, NM- University of New Mexico
Grants, NM- New Mexico State University
New Mexico GED® or HISET® Transcripts and Diplomas must be requested through www.diplomasender.com. Transcripts cost $23.00 each. You can also request for a copy of your diploma at a cost of $23.00 each. You must use a Credit/Debit card to purchase your requests. You will need to provide the following information:
- Your email address
- Date of Birth
- Name at the time of testing
- State location of testing
- Identification number (usually Social Security Number)
- Name and address of the recipient, as well as who and where the official transcript is to be sent. Usually “Official Transcript” means a formal, paper copy. Before having a transcript sent by Fax or e-mail, check with the recipient to find out if this is a valid form for them.
Jervis Garfield
“Jervis Garfield has worked as an adult educator for over 10 years. In this role, he has taught adult basic and secondary education. In addition, he advocates for instilling confidence and skills to students to complete their coursework and program successfully so they are able to achieve their goals.
Outside of work, he loves to spend his time with his wife and children. He loves to travel, hike, and bike. His favourite foods are turkey (with all the trimmings), burgers, and pizza (without the pineapples). He looks forwards to continuing to serve the adult education community, fueled by God’s grace and a good cup of coffee.
Johanna Silago
“I enjoy the outdoors. My favorite hobby is weaving. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I enjoy reading books pertaining to social studies and history.“
Tomasine Begay, Program Coordinator
Yá’át’ééh. Tódik’ozhi nishłi, Táchii’nii bashishchiin, Oozéí Táchii’nii dashicheii, Tó’aheedlíinii dashinalí. My educational background includes an A.A. degree in Business Administration from Diné College and a B.A. degree in Bi-Cultural Studies from Fort Lewis College.
Tomasina is responsible for improving the quality of the education in the overall AE program to meet the NM WIOA/NMAEA goals, as well as, working with AE instructors to engage, encourage and educate students to reach their HSE educational goal.
CONTACTS
Tomasina Begay, Adult Education Coordinator
(505) 368-3563
tobegay@dinecollege.edu
Johanna Silago, Adult Education Instructor
(505) 368-3563
jsilago@dinecollege.edu
Jervis Garfield, Success Coach/Adult Education Instructor
(505) 368-3560
jgarfield@dinecollege.edu
Thomas Bennett, Associate Director of Student Affairs/Adult Education Director
(505) 368-3629
tbennett@dinecollege.edu