Sitting Bull College facts for kids
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Former name
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Standing Rock Community College |
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| Type | Public tribal land-grant college |
| Established | 1973 |
| Affiliation | Standing Rock Sioux tribe of the Standing Rock reservation in south-central North Dakota |
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Academic affiliations
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Space-grant |
| President | Tomi Kay Phillips |
| Undergraduates | 289 |
| Postgraduates | 28 |
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U.S.
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| Campus | Standing Rock Sioux Reservation |
| Colors | Blue & white |
| Nickname | Suns |
Sitting Bull College (SBC) is a special kind of college located in Fort Yates, North Dakota. It is a public tribal college and also a land-grant college. It was started in 1973 by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. This college helps students get a great education right on their reservation. SBC has campuses in Fort Yates, North Dakota, and McLaughlin, South Dakota. It is the main place for education on the Standing Rock Reservation.
How the College Started
Sitting Bull College began in 1973. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council created it. At first, it was called Standing Rock Community College. In 1996, its name changed to Sitting Bull College. In 1994, it became a "land-grant college." This means it gets special support to offer education, especially in agriculture and science.
What You Can Study
Sitting Bull College offers many different programs. Students can earn various degrees, like a Master of Science or a Bachelor of Science. They can also get Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees. The college also offers special certificates. These programs help students learn important skills for their future jobs.
Working with Others
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SBC is part of a group called the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). This group helps tribal colleges work together. Their goal is to make tribal nations stronger. They also want to improve the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Sitting Bull College was created to meet the education needs of American Indians. It helps people who live in areas far from other colleges. This way, more students can get an education after high school.
Important People at SBC
Many important people have worked at Sitting Bull College.
- Ron His Horse Is Thunder was a past president of SBC.
- Tomi Kay Phillips is the current president of SBC.
- Laurel Vermillion was the president of SBC from 2006 to 2024.
- Mary Louise Defender Wilson taught tribal culture and language.
