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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College (SCTC) is a two-year community college located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States.[1] [2] It is a non-profit higher education institution and it was chartered as a public institution for all community residents. [2][3] After the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Committee passed a resolution in 1998, it established a controlled tribal college and the governing board of regents. The purpose of establishing a college and governing board is to create opportunities for increasing the accessibility of higher education while protecting and maintaining the Saginaw Chippewa tribal culture.[1][2] Thus, it is more likely to expand educational and career opportunities in both tribal and non-tribal, even it might expand in a larger community.[2][3]The Isabella Reservation and the greater Mount Pleasant area are the main areas that SCTC provides service and focus on. A secondary service area is the Saganing Reservation.[4] The SCTC provides three degrees, ranging from liberal arts/general studies to Native American studies as well as business. These type of degree programs can be transferred to local baccalaureate degree programs.[2]

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Established1998
Address
2274 Enterprise Dr, Mount Pleasant
,
Michigan
,
48858
CampusTribal College
Websitewww.sagchip.edu

History

In February 2003, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association awarded Initial Candidacy accreditation status to SCTC through the meeting and therefore there will be a field visit for the college.[5] After evaluation of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College by the North Central Association (HLC/NCA) in November 2002, the college had the initial check to apply for initial candidacy to the commission's board of trustees. In November 2003, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) accepted the its application of membership. [6] Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College was added to the list of 1994 Institutions through the enactment in year 2003.[7]

In 2005, the US Department of Agriculture Land Grants Fund allowed SCTC to provide 24 computers and other accessories. Before SCTC had only one lab with 12 computers. Meanwhile, the college had expanded the classroom in order to increase student enrollment. The “Zaagiinoong Leadership Development Program” strengthened the service capacity of the College Learning Resource Center by appointing the LRC Director and adding reference materials. With the increase in LRC capabilities, the participation of the SCTC Student Council has also increased. At the same year, sustained land-grant support provided resources to the College’s environmental science program, including redecorating laboratory, improving culturally relevant laboratory exercises, and collaboration with K–12 education and cultural groups.[2]

In fall 2006, the Technology Enhancement Committee was established.[8] At the same time, the 1st Annual Native American Month were conducted by the Native American Studies program. During this month, the Anishinaabe Crafts class introduced their drums on the Saginaw Chippewa Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Program. In April 2007, the Higher Learning Commission site team recommended initial accreditation to the HLC Executive through field visits to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College.[8]

In 2007, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College became an accredited higher education organization. [9] SCTC had received accreditation through 10 years working, which means that credits transfer would be realized and accepted. After that, the college celebrated with an accreditation luncheon in October 2007.[10]

In May 2009, the Tribal Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and the Education Department, which establish a university science laboratory facility shared by those two universities.  It is anticipated that the lab will be ready for the 2009-2010 Academic Year. At the same time, the college had opened Perspectives for Recruitment Outside of Mainstream Orientations(PROMO)Summer Program. [11]

Kathleen Hart, a student of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, had designed the Logo. The original idea of the logo wants to highlight the story, symbol and what the tribal college can do for students. The SCTC logo seems like a turtle and the center of it includes the Great Lakes with direction pointers. This idea is come from how Anishinabek should take care of Earth mother and therefore rise a creative story about the turtle carries mother earth on its back. The lines look like a tortoise shell represents the medicine wheel. The medicine wheel will help them balance life through various types of field. In the original design, the medicine wheel was originally a circle, and the new circle was added as the border of the logo. The acronym name SCTC is shown at the center with a star in order to show the college's location. There are seven feathers that come from eagles due to they are sacred animals in Anishinabek. The number seven is related to the seven Generations and Grandfather Teachings as well as the value represented by college, including truth, wisdom, bravery, humility, respect, love, and honesty. The color of the logo is Turquoise and Black, which is selected by the whole current students at that time through the student council. [12]

Campus

In 2005, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College made agreements with other organizations, including Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library, Central Michigan University, and Veteran’s Memorial Library. The purpose of these agreements is to allow SCTC's students to use these organization's facilities. [4] The SCTC does not provide sufficient basic infrastructure such as course management/authoring systems at this time. Meanwhile, the college had acquired several Elmo for classroom instruction and two Visio's and some new computers.[4] The college does not have its own cultural center, Native museums, or cultural collection. Faculty and staff use the Tribe’s museum, Ziibiwing, the 7th Generation Cultural Center and others' infrastructure. In the 2007, SCTC established a library satellite site.[8]

In 2018-2019 student hand book, the SCTC Tribal Library site provides different types of materials and resources from the Chippewa River District Library. Besides, SCTC is able to provide access to the Internet and the EBSCO Host Academic search database for students. SCTC Students is accessible to visit Michigan eLibrary (MeL) to view general resources, including the various field of subject and other suitable resources for all aged students. The college also provides full access and privileges to the Central Michigan University Park Library.[12]

Organization

Board of Regents which consisted of seven members and the college president managed Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. The Student Council President as representative of the whole current student in order to fight the benefit for students. He/she would be a non-voting member and attend all meetings of the SCTC Board of Regents. Board of Regent’s composition, governance structure, and activities are followed and framed by SCTC Charter. The Board has the right to reorganized and investigate the policies of the institution, based on SCTC Charter. The president should take responsibility to maintain day-to-day operations and execute the policies and processes from the Board of Regents.[12]

Student Council

The Student Council consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms. Every member of the Student Council would be selected every academic year by the whole current student in SCTS. It is the main part that manages and leads the whole students. The Student Council has the following responsibilities. It should have a suitable communication and closer relationship with college administration. It also focuses on identifying and planning the official student social activities which will be included in the social calendar. After that, coordinate the activities is also necessary for the Student Council to prepare.[12]

Financial Aids

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College provides financial aid from both federal and private sources.[13] In 2016, 90 percent of undergraduate students had offered financial aids. Compared with 2015, the proportion of financial assistance to undergraduates decreased slightly. the total reduction is approximately of 2.17%.[14] The data showed that the proportion of student who have received financial aids is 90 percent. The majority of funds are from federal grants and follow by State/local grants.[15]

Federal Financial Aids

Students are able to apply the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provided by the program Pell Grant.

Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Aid Program

This program is prepared for the students who are suddenly faced with financial difficulties.

American Indian College Fund Scholarships (TCU and Full-Circle Scholarships)

This program is for the student who has excellent performance in academics, grades and life. American Indian College Fund (AICF) will manage and examine with Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College together. [13]

Scholarships

Types of scholarships:

  1. Lilly Endowment, Inc: Woksape Oyate: "Wisdom of the People" Distinguished Scholar Award
  2. Women's Self Worth Foundation Scholarship
  3. Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarship
  4. National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Tribal College Scholarship
  5. IBM Tribal College Scholarship
  6. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Scholarship[16]

New Grants or External Funding & Partnerships or Collaborations

New Grants or External Funding

The VanVlack Charitable Trust Endowment Fund provided a donation to assist the tribal college purchase a projector and replace the light bulb.

The Sam’s Club community grant provided opportunities that allowed SCTC's students to have the chance to visit the Cahokia Mounds National Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois.

SCTC received a four-year Equity Grant from the USDA.  This grant will be continuously used to develop the science curriculum and laboratory project. Meanwhile, grants provided by the USDA grant are used to purchase electronic devices for research outside the classroom.

In the 2007 AICH report, the IMLS grant donated money to help SCTC establishing a library satellite site, which consisted of all campus students in the SCTC. [8]

Partnerships/Collaborations

SCTC's library will be a branch of the Tribal library in 2006, which is recognized by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The American Indian Higher Education Alliance program will support the SCTC in conducting needs assessments and reviewing best practices for diabetes prevention programs. Subsequently, Diabetes prevention curriculum and extra-curricular activities were developed in collaboration through the Saginaw Chippewa Academy K–6 programs and the Nimkee Public Health Center.[2] In the fall of 2006, Chippewa River District Library established a partnership with SCTC. According to this agreement,  Chippewa River District Library would provide electronic software and college-level resources and programs.[8] In 2006, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Information Technology department made a partnership with the Technology Enhancement Committee in order to take responsibility for the SCTC's maintenance and improvements of its IT infrastructure. [2]

In 2013, Central Michigan University(CMU) has agreement that allowed Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College students to have full accessibility of CMU's infrastructure and provided a easier way to transfer credits from both college.[17]

According to SCTC course catalog in 2018, the SCTC have partnership with below organizations:

  1. American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
  2. Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO)
  3. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
  4. National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)[18]

Academic Profile

Faculties, Administrative and Staff

In 2007 report, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College has four full-time faculty and five administrators.[8] The Student-to-faculty Ratio in 2014 is 8:1, and the news data of ratio is 7:1 during 2017 to 2018. [15][19] According to the Fall 18-Summer 19 Catalog in 2018, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College have 6 full-time faculty, 17 adjusted faculty, 14 administrative and staff.[18]

Ranking

Establish-2016

Based on 2014 data, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College had ranked the 16th for Graduation Rate (within six years) through tribal colleges.[20] Meanwhile, the Percentage of Pell Grantees, Average Discount for Low-Income Students(per year), Total Cost of Attendance(per year) of the SCTC ranked at 15th, 5th and 11th place separately.[21] [22][23]

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College ranked at 591 place in Total federal obligations ranking and retrieved the 992 place within its institutions ranked during 2016.[24]

2017-2018

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College ranked the 21st Affordable School in Michigan, the 194th in The Midwest and the 718th in USA. Meanwhile, the SCTC achieved the 566th Cheap Business school in USA National Ranking.[25] According to a Watchdog analysis of federal tuition data for 2017-18, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College had the lowest in-state tuitions in Michigan.[26]

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College management program ranking showed that the college ranked at the 2991st Management School in the United States and retrieved the 81 place of Management School in Michigan.[27] For the business program ranks during 2018, the college achieved the 2860th Business School in the United States and the 81st Business School in Michigan. [28]


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  11. ^ "Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College: New Projects at SCTC | The League for Innovation in the Community College". www.league.org. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
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  17. ^ "CMU Celebrates its Partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe During Homecoming". Targeted News Service. 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
  18. ^ a b "Fall 18-Summer 19 Catalog" (PDF). www.sagchip.edu. p. 6, 41-43. Retrieved 2019-05-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  19. ^ "Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Graduation Rate Trends". College Tuition Compare. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
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  22. ^ Waldman, Sisi Wei and Annie. "Average Discount for Low-Income Students, Per Year". ProPublica. Retrieved 2019-05-11. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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  24. ^ "NSF – NCSES Academic Institution Profiles – Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College". ncsesdata.nsf.gov. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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  26. ^ News, Watchdog. "By the numbers: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College has lowest tuition ranking for Michigan". Watchdog.org. Retrieved 2019-05-11. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  27. ^ "Management Ranking 2018: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College". best-management-schools.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
  28. ^ "Business Ranking 2018: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College". best-business-colleges.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
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