Stone Child College facts for kids
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| Motto | Making our dreams happen with academics, culture, and commitment |
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| Type | Public tribal land-grant community college |
| Established | 1984 |
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Academic affiliations
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American Indian Higher Education Consortium American Association of Community Colleges Space-grant |
| President | Cory Sangrey-Billy |
| Dean | Wilma Tyner |
| Location |
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48°17′24″N 109°52′11″W / 48.29000°N 109.86972°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue and gray |
| Affiliations | Chippewa-Cree Tribe |
Stone Child College (SCC) is a special kind of college in Box Elder, Montana. It is a public tribal college that helps students learn and grow. SCC is connected to the Chippewa-Cree Tribe. The college is located on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation in north central Montana. It is one of seven tribal colleges in the state.
In 2008-2009, about 511 students attended SCC. Most students (98%) were American Indian. Students were from 17 to 72 years old, with the average age being 30. About 47% of students continued their studies. Around 20% of students graduated from the college.
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History of Stone Child College
Stone Child College was officially started on May 17, 1984. It was created by the Chippewa-Cree Business Committee. In 1994, SCC became a land-grant college. This means it gets special support to teach about agriculture and mechanical arts.
What You Can Study at SCC
Stone Child College offers different types of degrees. You can earn a Bachelor degree, which is a four-year degree. They also offer Associate degrees in seventeen subjects. These are usually two-year programs. SCC also provides six special certificates. These certificates help students get ready for specific jobs.
Sports at Stone Child College
SCC has sports teams for students.
Basketball Teams
In August 2010, Stone Child College joined other tribal colleges in Montana. They formed the Montana Tribal Colleges Basketball League. SCC has both a men's and a women's basketball team.
Working with Others
Stone Child College is part of a bigger group.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
SCC is a member of 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. SCC was created to meet the education needs of American Indians. It helps people in isolated areas get an education after high school.
More to Explore
- American Indian College Fund (AICF)
