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