2025 Cultural Resource Management Field School Application

Application for the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Cultural Resource Management Field School (Sunday, June 29th-Saturday, July 12th, 2025)

This intensive two-week course in southwest Colorado teaches practical cultural resource management (CRM) fieldwork skills for swifter entry into the private workforce after college.

Fee: $1500.00
Includes instruction, equipment, housing and meals at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and local transportation related to the program. Financial assistance may be available.

To complete this application you will need:

At least two (2) letters of recommendation from a faculty member, other professional, or mentor who know your work,
- Have your reference upload their letter to the Letter of Recommendation Form due by March 15, 2025
A list of relevant trainings and coursework, AND
A resume or curriculum vitae (upload as PDF to this application)

Important dates for 2025 Cultural Resource Management Field School:

Friday, 03/15/2025 11:59 p.m. MST: Complete applications due for priority consideration NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Monday, 03/31/2025: Applicants will be notified of selection status
Friday, 05/02/2025: Paperwork due for selected participants
Friday, 05/02/2025: Payment of $1,500.00 due to Crow Canyon for selected participants
Friday, 05/02/2025: Registration deadline for enrolling in University of Texas-Arlington for course credit
Monday, 06/29/2025: 2025 Cultural Resource Management Field School begins
Saturday, 07/05/2025: 2025 Cultural Resource Management Field School ends

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

4. Current Mailing Address (with street number, street name, city, state, and zip code) *This question is required.

5. Current Telephone *This question is required.

6. Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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7. Gender Pronoun: Please select all that apply *This question is required.

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She
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8. What is your interest in pursuing a career in Cultural Resource Management? *This question is required.

9. Are you currently enrolled for credit as an undergraduate at a college or university? *This question is required.

10. College or University

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What is the expected or actual month and year of your graduation? (i.e., May 2026)

11. Relevant Coursework and Trainings: List all relevant trainings and college courses that are relevant to your preparedness for archaeological fieldwork, which will be completed by the beginning of the field school. *This question is required.

12. Attach your resume or Curriculum Vitae: *This question is required.

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13. Experience: Please describe any previous archaeological, tribal, field, or laboratory experiences you have had, including dates and sponsoring institutions.
*This question is required.

14. Goals: Explain your professional, academic, and personal goals in archaeology, and how you believe this program will benefit you.
*This question is required.

15. Personal Sketch: Please write a biographical sketch that will introduce you to other students and mentors at the field school.
*This question is required.

16. Are you from an underrepresented college or university? Are you from a historically underrepresented group? If yes, please explain below: *This question is required.

17. Do you have any Tribal Affiliation?

18. IF Financial Assistance is available, would you be interested in receiving some?

19. Do you require any special accommodations that you'd like us to be aware of? *This question is required.

20. Health Concerns and Dietary Needs: Archaeological fieldwork involves strenuous physical activity in a rural setting. Please inform us of any accommodations to your health that may be necessary for you to participate fully and safely in this class. Please describe any health conditions or concerns that may require accommodation (i.e., allergies, respiratory problems, etc.). Also, describe any dietary restrictions you have (i.e., food allergies, vegetarian, vegan, etc.).
*This question is required.

22. Letter of Recommendation #1: In addition to this application form, you must have at least two (2) faculty members, other professionals, or mentors familiar with your work submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf by March 15, 2025. *This question is required.

Person writing recommendation:
Reference's contact phone or email:
Reference's position title:
Reference's institution:

23. Letter of Recommendation #2: In addition to this application form, you must have at least two (2) faculty members, other professionals, or mentors familiar with your work submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf by March 15, 2025. *This question is required.

Person writing recommendation:
Reference's contact phone or email:
Reference's position title:
Reference's institution:

24. By signing this application, I confirm that the information provided herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that completing this application does not, explicitly or implicitly, guarantee my acceptance or participation in any Crow Canyon Archaeological Center program. *This question is required.

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25. Date *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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26. Is your application complete? Have you:

Completed all required questions on this application?
Attached your list of relevant coursework and trainings to this application?
Attached your Resume or Curriculum Vitae to this application?
Arranged for two Letters of Recommendation from a faculty member, professional, or mentor who knows your work? Have them post their letters to the Letter of Recommendation page at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8120830/2025-Cultural-Resource-Management-Field-School-Letter-of-Recommendation