Stone Child College: Empowering Tribal Education with Excellence
STONE CHILD COLLEGE
Created By Dr. Kadene Drummer
Located on the
Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation
Box Elder, MT 59521
Rocky Boy's unusual name came about from a
mistranslation of the name of a tribal leader,
whose name meant something akin to "Stone
Child".
Profile
•
26 miles south of Havre
(population – 12,000)
•
Over 6,000 enrolled
tribal members
•
Stone Child College
chartered on 5/17/1984
•
Granted full
accreditation in June
1993.
Fall 2011 Current enrollment on Aug. 30,
2011 is 268 with one week to still add.
Mission
Stone Child College (SCC), a
tribally controlled community
college, exists to deliver post-
secondary education in the
Rocky Boy Community. SCC will
provide student access for
educational training needs
through accredited certificates
and degree programs for
transfer, workforce entry,
continuing and developmental
education.
Vision
"Making our Dreams
Happen with Academic
Excellence, Culture and
Commitment"
Core Values
Preserving the Past,
Educating the Present,
Planning for the Future
Guiding Principles
To provide further specificity to the
Mission Statement, the SCC Board of
Regents has committed the college
to the following principles:
•
Preserve and promote the
languages, cultures, and histories
of the Chippewa Cree.
•
Assist tribal organizations in staff
development, planning, research,
and other needed services.
Guiding Principles continued
•
Collaborate with other
institutions and agencies in
furthering the interests of the
college and community.
•
Continually assess institutional
programs and student
achievement for increased
efficiency and effectiveness.
Guiding Principles continued
•
Maintain a student-centered, life-
long learning oriented
environment, including
opportunities for leadership and
community service.
Native American Studies
Natural Resources
Studio Art
Water Quality
Addiction Studies
Native Communities
Psychology
Associate of Arts
Degrees
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Health & Physical Education
Health Promotion
Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology Education
Liberal Arts
Math
Certificate Programs
Accounting - 1yr
Construction Tech. - 1 year
Customer Relations - 1 year
Physical Fitness - 1 year
Pre-Engineering - 1 year
Pre-Nursing - 1 year
Associate of Science
Degrees
Allied Health
General Science
General Business
Office Administration
Information Systems
Challenges in Programmatic, Planning and Strategic
Efforts to Increase Graduation and Retention Rates
Below national (27.5%) and Montana (29.7%)
two-year graduation rates with SCC being at
7%
.*
Below national (52.5%) and Montana (45.8%)
first-time college freshman returning their second
year with SCC being at
40%
.*
*data from 2008 National Center for Higher
Education Management System-Retention
Rates
Resource Challenges Reported by students from
Chippewa Cree Tribe
Students need longer daycare facility hours to allow for
required class time and study hours.
Students need a calendar that recognizes cultural and
community events.
Students need an inexpensive place to purchase meals
on campus.
Students need a staffed writing lab/learning center.
*data from Dr. Drummer’s 2009 research
Resource Challenges Reported by students from
Chippewa Cree Tribe cont.
Students need a work space/resource room that
contains supplies and tables for the purpose of
completing course work.*
Students need access to academic clubs and
opportunities to enter competitions without
having to be completely financially responsible
for travel and registration.*
*data from Dr. Drummer’s 2009 research
Programmatic Challenges Reported by students
from the Chippewa Cree Tribe
Programs/initiatives that focus on improving
student persistence, responsibility, preparation
for the transition from high school to college.
Course on study skills and time management.
Transition programs/clubs that address the
student’s willingness to leave their comfort zone
and develop their social skills, study skills, and
class attendance and preparedness.
*data from Dr. Drummer’s 2009 research
Programmatic Challenges Reported by students
from the Chippewa Cree Tribe cont.
Collaborations with K-12 schools and the
community to develop programs that encourage
early preparation for college.
Awareness of Native American centers on
campuses and professional development
seminars on cultural diversity.
Increased faculty and student interactions.
Create an advisory committee charged with
increasing student retention.
*data from Dr. Drummer’s 2009 research
Programmatic Challenges Reported by students
from the Chippewa Cree Tribe cont.
Recognize and award student success.
Develop a comprehensive college finance and
budgeting workshop that includes the whole
family.
Develop and maintain a data base to collect
educational and cultural issues data.
*data from Dr. Drummer’s 2009 research
In Conclusion:
The SCC Retention Committee, college
administration, and faculty have a great desire for
our students to succeed. We are committed to
continue to work diligently to increase the retention
rate of our students. We are seeking “smarter
ways” to reach this goal. We are pleased to be part
of this Student Success Collaborative in the hope of
gaining information to implement successful
practices.
Thank you for your attention and we
welcome you to visit anytime.
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Stone Child College, located on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, serves the Rocky Boy community with accredited degree programs and educational opportunities. Established in 1984, the college focuses on preserving tribal languages, cultures, and histories while preparing students for a successful future. With a mission of academic excellence and commitment to cultural heritage, Stone Child College embodies the core values of education and community development.
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STONE CHILD COLLEGE Created By Dr. Kadene Drummer
Located on the Rocky Boy s Indian Reservation Box Elder, MT 59521 Rocky Boy's unusual name came about from a mistranslation of the name of a tribal leader, whose name meant something akin to "Stone Child".
Profile 26 miles south of Havre (population 12,000) Over 6,000 enrolled tribal members Stone Child College chartered on 5/17/1984 Granted full accreditation in June 1993.
Stone Child College Student Population Served 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 1,188 1,199 734 Fall 2011 Current enrollment on Aug. 30, 2011 is 268 with one week to still add.
Mission Stone Child College (SCC), a tribally controlled community college, exists to deliver post- secondary education in the Rocky Boy Community. SCC will provide student access for educational training needs through accredited certificates and degree programs for transfer, workforce entry, continuing and developmental education.
Vision "Making our Dreams Happen with Academic Excellence, Culture and Commitment"
Core Values Preserving the Past, Educating the Present, Planning for the Future
Guiding Principles To provide further specificity to the Mission Statement, the SCC Board of Regents has committed the college to the following principles: Preserve and promote the languages, cultures, and histories of the Chippewa Cree. Assist tribal organizations in staff development, planning, research, and other needed services.
Guiding Principles continued Collaborate with other institutions and agencies in furthering the interests of the college and community. Continually assess institutional programs and student achievement for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Guiding Principles continued Maintain a student-centered, life- long learning oriented environment, including opportunities for leadership and community service.
Associate of Arts Degrees Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Health & Physical Education Health Promotion Industrial Technology Industrial Technology Education Liberal Arts Math Native American Studies Natural Resources Studio Art Water Quality Addiction Studies Native Communities Psychology
Associate of Science Degrees Certificate Programs Accounting - 1yr Construction Tech. - 1 year Customer Relations - 1 year Physical Fitness - 1 year Pre-Engineering - 1 year Pre-Nursing - 1 year Allied Health General Science General Business Office Administration Information Systems
Challenges in Programmatic, Planning and Strategic Efforts to Increase Graduation and Retention Rates Below national (27.5%) and Montana (29.7%) two-year graduation rates with SCC being at 7%.* Below national (52.5%) and Montana (45.8%) first-time college freshman returning their second year with SCC being at 40%.* *data from 2008 National Center for Higher Education Management System-Retention Rates
Resource Challenges Reported by students from Chippewa Cree Tribe Students need longer daycare facility hours to allow for required class time and study hours. Students need a calendar that recognizes cultural and community events. Students need an inexpensive place to purchase meals on campus. Students need a staffed writing lab/learning center. *data from Dr. Drummer s 2009 research
Resource Challenges Reported by students from Chippewa Cree Tribe cont. Students need a work space/resource room that contains supplies and tables for the purpose of completing course work.* Students need access to academic clubs and opportunities to enter competitions without having to be completely financially responsible for travel and registration.* *data from Dr. Drummer s 2009 research
Programmatic Challenges Reported by students from the Chippewa Cree Tribe Programs/initiatives that focus on improving student persistence, responsibility, preparation for the transition from high school to college. Course on study skills and time management. Transition programs/clubs that address the student s willingness to leave their comfort zone and develop their social skills, study skills, and class attendance and preparedness. *data from Dr. Drummer s 2009 research
Programmatic Challenges Reported by students from the Chippewa Cree Tribe cont. Collaborations with K-12 schools and the community to develop programs that encourage early preparation for college. Awareness of Native American centers on campuses and professional development seminars on cultural diversity. Increased faculty and student interactions. Create an advisory committee charged with increasing student retention. *data from Dr. Drummer s 2009 research
Programmatic Challenges Reported by students from the Chippewa Cree Tribe cont. Recognize and award student success. Develop a comprehensive college finance and budgeting workshop that includes the whole family. Develop and maintain a data base to collect educational and cultural issues data. *data from Dr. Drummer s 2009 research
In Conclusion: The SCC Retention Committee, college administration, and faculty have a great desire for our students to succeed. We are committed to continue to work diligently to increase the retention rate of our students. We are seeking smarter ways to reach this goal. We are pleased to be part of this Student Success Collaborative in the hope of gaining information to implement successful practices.
Thank you for your attention and we welcome you to visit anytime.
