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FORT PECK COMMUNITY
COLLEGEFPCC - Tribal College
located on the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux
Reservation located in Northeastern Montana.
Poplar, MT – Wolf Point, MT
WHAT DOES F.P.C.C. OFFER?
BringingEducation to the People
GOALS OF FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The goal of FPCC is to provide academic education and vocational training for American Indians and area residents that assists them in meeting career and occupational objectives either through employment or transfer for completion of additional degrees and certificates. In addition, Fort Peck Community College is dedicated to the special efforts needed to maintain and preserve the history, language and culture of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. This includes community education and development activities in the areas of health and wellness, and social and economic development.
MISSION STATEMENT OF F.P.C.C.
Fort Peck Community College serves the people of the Fort Peck Reservation and Northeastern Montana as a medium of Indian awareness, enabling increased self-awareness.
The College offers an academic program that enables students to earn credits in college sources designed to be transferable to other institutions of post secondary and higher education. The College serves the constituency of the reservation populations by maintaining an occupational training program based on the needs of the people living on and near the reservation and on potential employment opportunities available in the region. The College serves the people by initiation and supporting community activities and organizations based on the needs and wishes of community members.
INTRODUCTION TO FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Chartered by the Fort Peck Assiniboine/Sioux
Tribes of NE Montana, 1978 Accreditation with the Northwest Commission
on Colleges and Universities, Initial Accreditation in 1991
Tribally Controlled College, reflects the culture and values of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes; Land Grant College
Enrollment totals 400+ students, 33% in vocational programs
75 fulltime employees; 21 fulltime faculty and 54 staff, 15 pt faculty
Facilities in Poplar and Wolf Point, 22 buildings
Vision Net conveys classes between campuses Board of Directors – Tribal Council Members,
School Supt., Tribal Members
FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
Fall 2009Student Enrollment 447 Fall 2010 Student Enrollment445 Graduates: 2010 – 67 (increase from
41) Fall 2010 – American Indian 84% ;
Non-Indian16% Fall 2010 – 162 Men; 283 Women
PROGRAMS OF STUDY Associate of Arts
American Indian Studies Business Administration Education General Studies Human Services Psychology
Associate of Science Computer Programming Computer Technology General Studies Hazardous Materials Waste Technology/Waste
Management Technology Pre-Health and Pre-Nursing Science – Biomedical Science - Environmental
MORE PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Associate of Applied Science Degrees Automotive
Technology Building Trades Business Technology Computer Technology Hazardous
Materials/Waste Management Technology
Small Business Management
One Year Certificates Accounting Technician Automotive Technology Building Trades Business Assistant Desktop Support
Technician Computer Technology:
Programming Electrical Line Worker Hazardous
Materials/Waste Management Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Truck Driving Welding Technology
STUDENT SUPPORT
Poplar & Wolf Point Campuses
STUDENT SERVICES AT
FPCC!“bringing education to the people”
FPCC promotes student success through
programs that
support and
encourage engageme
nt between students,
family, faculty,
staff and communit
y.
Special Services
TutorsMentorsDaycare
Financial AidRetention Services – Wa Wo
Giya (Offers to Help)Me A Kona (My Friend)
ProjectService Learning
Course/OpportunitiesStudent/Faculty Engagement
ProjectGas Voucher Program
Starving Student ProjectCareer Development Center
Placement CenterVocational and Career
CounselingCollege Preparation Courses
GED Testing ServicesAdult Basic Education
Learning CenterDormitory
Basketball-Buffalo Chasers
Student Organizations
Student SenateAmerican Indian Business Leaders
(AIBL)American Indians in
Science & Engineering (AISES)
Blue Stone Indian ClubVision Car Club
Student Gaming ClubStudent Activity Planning Group
CHALLENGES
• Early Intervention Activities• Financial Aid• Academic Readiness• Transportation• Student Persistence