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 | Laurel Vermillion |
| Undergraduates | 289 |
| Postgraduates | 28 |
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U.S.
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| Campus | Standing Rock Indian Reservation |
| Colors | Blue & white |
| Nickname | Suns |
Sitting Bull College (SBC) is a special kind of college located in Fort Yates, North Dakota. It's a public college that serves the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. This college is also a "land-grant college," which means it gets support to teach about farming and science.
SBC was started in 1973 by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. It helps students on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in south-central North Dakota. The college has campuses in Fort Yates, North Dakota, and McLaughlin, South Dakota. It's the main place for higher education on the Standing Rock Reservation.
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A Look Back: The College's History
Sitting Bull College began its journey in 1973. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council created it to help their community. At first, it was called Standing Rock Community College.
In 1996, the college changed its name to Sitting Bull College. This new name honors the famous Hunkpapa Lakota leader, Sitting Bull. In 1994, the college became a "land-grant college." This important title helps it offer special programs, especially in agriculture and science.
What Can You Study at SBC?
Sitting Bull College offers many different types of learning programs. Students can earn various degrees here. These include:
- Master's Degrees: These are advanced degrees, like a Master of Science or Master of Education.
- Bachelor's Degrees: These are four-year degrees, like a Bachelor of Science.
- Associate Degrees: These are two-year degrees, such as an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science.
- Certificates: The college also offers shorter programs that give students special skills for jobs.
These programs help students prepare for many different careers.
Working Together: College Partnerships
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Sitting Bull College is part of a group called the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). AIHEC is a community of colleges that are run by Native American tribes or the government. They work together to make tribal nations stronger. They also help improve the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
SBC was created because Native American communities needed more chances for higher education. Many tribal colleges, like SBC, are in places where it's hard to get to other schools. They give students a chance to learn and grow close to home.
Important People at the College
Many dedicated people have helped Sitting Bull College grow. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Ron His Horse Is Thunder: He used to be the president of SBC.
- Tomi Kay Phillips: She is the incoming president of the college.
- Laurel Vermillion: She served as the president of SBC from 2006 to 2024.
- Mary Louise Defender Wilson: She teaches about tribal culture and language at the college.
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Image of main entrance to Sitting Bull College.
