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Assuring rigorous curricula and high-impact education practices
North Dakota Tribal College System (NDTCS)
A unified higher education system for North Dakota’s Tribal colleges
Philosophy
NDTCS advocates and advances culturally focused post-secondary opportunities for Indigenous students to empower students to facilitate change for Tribal Nations and communities.
The North Dakota Tribal College System acts collectively to align, develop, design strategies and advocate for projects that meet the goals of students and communities.
Chartered by federally recognized Tribal governments, North Dakota’s Tribal colleges teach and preserve culture and language as a component of the academic curriculum. Tribal colleges are public, affordable, non-profit post-secondary institutions accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the same as state post-secondary institutions. Tribal colleges proactively collaborate with the North Dakota University System to enhance students’ academic experience that allows for seamless transfers.
Thought Leaders
The North Dakota Tribal College System was the first State Tribal college coalition in the United States. The Board of Directors is comprised of Presidents from each of North Dakota’s five Tribal Colleges.
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Fort Totten, ND
Dr. Cynthia Lindquist, President
Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) provides opportunities that lead to student independence and self-sufficiency through academic achievement and the continuation of the Spirit Lake Dakota language and culture. CCCC offers students more than 15 associate degrees and certificate programs including pre-engineering, professional driving training, carpentry, pre-nursing, social work, and early childhood education.
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
New Town, ND
Dr. Twyla Baker, President
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) provides a unique educational community founded in culture and spirituality that nurtures holistic student success. Offering more than 20 degree and certificate programs including three, four-year bachelor’s degree programs, NHSC provides specialized coursework in Native American studies, equine studies, agriculture, and sustainable energy.
Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND
Dr. Laurel Vermillion, President
Sitting Bull College is guided by Ochethi Sakowin culture, values, and language. Sitting Bull College offers master’s degrees in environmental science, curriculum and instruction, business administration, as well as eight bachelor’s degree programs and 16 associate and certificate programs specializing in arts and humanities, construction technology, math and education, and social and behavioral sciences.
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, ND
Dr. Donna Brown, President
Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC) is dedicated to creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is woven throughout the curriculum. They offer bachelor’s degrees in Ojibwe culture and language, and education, as well as more than 30 associate and certificate programs including power plant technology, web design, casino management, cyber security, and fitness and wellness.
United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck, ND
Dr. Leander R. McDonald, President
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) provides quality culturally based post-secondary education to primary students from all four of North Dakota’s tribal Nations. Students enjoy all the benefits of a small tribal community in an urban environment. UTTC students are never far from nature and are always connected to others who will nurture their career development. UTTC offers more than 16 bachelor’s and associate degrees and certificates in education, environmental engineering, criminal justice, and graphic design.
Advancing Tribal colleges through collaboration and shared goals
NDTCS leverages the higher education experience by sharing ideas and broadening networks and alliances, toward improving student outcomes. The focus is to help students and communities thrive by:
Resources
State Impact Report & Request
Native American Tax Contributions in North Dakota
NDTCS Press Release
NDTCS Executive Summary
NDTCS Main Report
NDTCS General Fact Sheet
NDTCS Infographic/Poster
Tribal College Impact on Indian Nation (CCCC)
Tribal College Impact on Indian Nation (NHSC)
Tribal College Impact on Indian Nation (SBC)
Tribal College Impact on Indian Nation (TMCC)
Tribal College Impact on Indian Nation (UTTC)
Hello! We’d love to hear from you.
Doh sha! Dush Gah Sha! Geed! Anpétu wašté! Hau! Han! Tanan yahipi (we are happy that you are here)!
Thanks for visiting! We’re here to help and eager to share what we’ve been working on. Reach out with questions or to simply learn more.
Tracey Bauer
Executive Director,
North Dakota Tribal College System
3315 University Dr. Bismarck, ND 58504
Cell: (701) 989.1716