Little Priest Tribal College facts for kids
Little Priest Tribal College
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| Type | Public tribal land-grant community college |
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| Established | 1996 |
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Academic affiliations
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American Indian Higher Education Consortium |
| President | Manoj Patil |
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United States
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| Campus | Rural |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Affiliations | Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska |
| Website | www.littlepriest.edu |
Little Priest Tribal College is a public college in Winnebago, Nebraska. It is a special kind of college that serves the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Most of its students are American Indian. The college is also part of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.
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History
How Little Priest Tribal College Started
The Winnebago Tribal Council wanted to make sure their students had great education. They looked at other colleges, like Nebraska Indian Community College. But they decided a new college would better fit their students' needs.
So, the Winnebago Tribal Council decided to create their own college. They named it Little Priest Tribal College. This name honors Little Priest, an important war chief of the Ho-Chunk people.
The college started offering classes in August 1996. A few years before that, in 1994, it became a "land-grant college." This means it gets special support for education and research.
Academics
What You Can Study at Little Priest Tribal College
Little Priest Tribal College offers different types of college degrees. You can earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree here. These degrees are usually completed in about two years.
The college also has community education programs. These programs offer workshops and special classes for people in the community.
Transferring to Other Colleges
Little Priest Tribal College helps students move on to other schools. It is part of the Nebraska Transfer Initiative. This program makes it easier for students to transfer their credits to other colleges in Nebraska.
The college also has special agreements with other four-year universities. For example, if you study business at Little Priest, your courses can easily transfer to Wayne State College. If you study social work, you can transfer smoothly to Briar Cliff University in Iowa.
College Accreditation
Little Priest Tribal College is approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). It is also a full member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). The college is officially recognized by the Higher Learning Commission. This means the college meets high standards for quality education.
Athletics
Sports at Little Priest Tribal College
Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC) has sports teams! They offer Men's and Women's Basketball. The teams are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) at the Division II level.
LPTC is also a member of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC). They joined the ICCAC as full members in July 2018.
