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

Bringing Education to the People

The goal of FPCC is t o 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.

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.

 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

 Fall 2009Student Enrollment447  Fall 2010 Student Enrollment445  Graduates: 2010 – 67 (increase from 41)  Fall 2010 – American Indian 84% ; Non- Indian16%  Fall 2010 – 162 Men; 283 Women

 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

 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

Poplar & Wolf Point Campuses

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

Special Services Tutors Mentors Daycare Financial Aid Retention Services – Wa Wo Giya (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

Early Intervention Activities Financial Aid Academic Readiness Transportation Student Persistence