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Fort PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Fort PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE. FPCC - 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?. Bringing Education to the People. Goals of Fort Peck Community College.

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Fort PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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  1. Fort PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FPCC - Tribal College located on the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Reservation located in Northeastern Montana. Poplar, MT – Wolf Point, MT

  2. What does F.P.C.C. offer? Bringing Education to the People

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Fort Peck Community College Students Fall 2009Student Enrollment 447 Fall 2010 Student Enrollment 445 Graduates: 2010 – 67 (increase from 41) Fall 2010 – American Indian 84% ; Non-Indian16% Fall 2010 – 162 Men; 283 Women

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Student support Poplar & Wolf Point Campuses

  10. FPCC promotes student success through programs that support and encourage engagement between students, family, faculty, staff and community. Student Services at FPCC! “bringing education to the people”

  11. Special Services Tutors Mentors Daycare Financial Aid Retention Services – WaWoGiya (Offers to Help) Me A Kona (My Friend) Project Service Learning Course/Opportunities Student/Faculty Engagement Project Gas Voucher Program Starving Student Project Career Development Center Placement Center Vocational and Career Counseling College Preparation Courses GED Testing Services Adult Basic Education Learning Center Dormitory Basketball-Buffalo Chasers Student Organizations Student Senate American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) American Indians in Science & Engineering (AISES) Blue Stone Indian Club Vision Car Club Student Gaming Club Student Activity Planning Group

  12. Challenges • Early Intervention Activities • Financial Aid • Academic Readiness • Transportation • Student Persistence

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