Sitting Bull College 2012-2014
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SITTING BULL COLLEGE 2012-2014 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES (701) 854-8000 Administration (701) 854-3403 Student Center Fax (701) 854-8197 Science & Technology Center Fax (701) 854-7171 Family Support Center Fax (701) 854-2013 Entrepreneurial Center Fax (701) 854-3061 Transit Center Fax (701) 854-2345 Financial Center Fax (605) 823-4318 McLaughlin Site (605) 823-4982 McLaughlin Fax (605) 845-5762 Mobridge Site INSTRUCTIONAL SITES Fort Yates, North Dakota 58538 McLaughlin, South Dakota 57642 Mobridge, South Dakota 57601 For additional information contact [email protected] ACCREDITATION Sitting Bull College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60604-1413. Phone number (312) 263-0456; (800) 621-7440. Sitting Bull College is also a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and the North Dakota Tribal College Association. College Colors: Blue & Silver College Mascot Name: Suns DISCLAIMER Terms, conditions, fees, course offerings, admissions, graduation requirements, college rules and regulations, college calendar and other regulations affecting the student body set forth in this bulletin are in accordance with information available at the time of publication. Sitting Bull College reserves the right to change these conditions when necessary. Therefore, this document should not be considered a contract between the student and the institution. 1 STATEMENT OF POLICY ON NON-DISCRIMINATION It is the policy of Sitting Bull College (SBC) to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local law. This also applies to Sitting Bull College’s admission practices, financial aid practices, athletics events, recreation activities, public events or other College policies and programs. REFERENCE: SBC operates in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. PROCEDURE/CONTENT: 1. Specific complaints alleging discrimination must be in written form and referred to one of the following complaint receivers: TITLE IX AND 504 COORDINATORS For Student Information For Employee Information Koreen Ressler, Vice President of Academics Renee Vermillion, Business Manager 9299 Highway 24 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 Fort Yates, ND 58538 (701) 854-8001 (701) 854-8004 COMPLAINT RECEIVERS: Fort Yates Campus Fort Yates Campus Science and Technology Center Financial Center Koreen Ressler, Vice President of Academics Leonica Alkire, Vice President of Finances 9299 Highway 24 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 Fort Yates, ND 58538 (701) 854-8001 (701) 854-8005 Fort Yates Campus Student Center/Library Fort Yates Campus Family Support Center Mark Holman, Librarian Linda Jones, Education Faculty 9299 Highway 24 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 Fort Yates, ND 58538 (701) 854-8024 (701) 854-8044 2 Fort Yates Campus Entrepreneurial Center Fort Yates Campus Transit Center Ron Walters, Resource Development Director Pam Ternes, Transportation Director 9299 Highway 24 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 Fort Yates, ND 58538 (701) 854-8011 (701) 845-8075 Fort Yates Campus Trades Center Dave Luger, Building Trades Faculty 9299 Highway 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 (701) 824-8042 McLaughlin Site Mobridge Site James Garrett, Extension Education Jan Brockel, Mobridge Site Coordinator Coordinator 414 6th Street West Box 613 Mobridge, SD 57601 McLaughlin, SD 57642 (605) 845-5762 (605) 823-4318 1. The complaint receiver will provide the written discrimination allegation to the President, who has five working days to establish and convene a hearing committee to review the alleged complaint. The committee shall consist of a faculty member, a staff member, and an administrator. The complainant will be allowed to select one member of the hearing committee, and the President will appoint the other two. 2. The hearing committee must meet with the complainant within five working days and complete their investigation within ten working days. 3. Findings of the hearing committee must be given to the President within twenty-four hours of the completion of the investigation. 4. If the findings indicate that discrimination occurred, the violator will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action within three days by the President. The complainant will be informed of the disciplinary action. 5. If specific complaint alleging discrimination is against the President of SBC it must be in written form and addressed to the Board of Trustees. 6. If the individual filing a complaint wishes to further pursue the complaint, a written report can be filed with the Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Midwestern Division, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-7204. Phone number (312) 886-8434, fax number (312) 353-4888. 3 “FOUR DIRECTIONAL SONG" Look towards the West! Your Grandfather is sitting there looking this way. Pray to Him! Pray to Him! He is sitting there looking this way. Look towards the North! Your Grandfather is sitting there looking this way. Pray to Him! Pray to Him! He is sitting there looking this way. Look towards the East! Your Grandfather is sitting there looking this way. Pray to Him! Pray to Him! He is sitting there looking this way. Look towards the South! Your Grandfather is sitting there looking this way. Pray to Him! Pray to Him! He is sitting there looking this way. Look up above! The Great Spirit He is sitting above us Pray to Him! Pray to Him! He is sitting there looking this way Look down at the Earth! Your Grandmother is lying beneath you Pray to Her! Pray to Her! She is lying there listening to your prayers. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Non-Discrimination Policy ........................................................................................................... 2 President's Message ................................................................................................................. 10 Vision, Mission, Philosophy, and Student Outcomes (Goals) .................................................... 11 History of College ...................................................................................................................... 12 New Campus Facilities .............................................................................................................. 13 TATANKA IYOTAKE, Sitting Bull .............................................................................................. 14 Standing Rock Reservation ....................................................................................................... 15 Academic Calendar .............................................................................................................. 16-19 Admission Policies and Procedures .......................................................................................... 20 Admissions ............................................................................................................................... 21 Dual Enrollment ........................................................................................................................ 21 Dual Credit ................................................................................................................................ 21 Enrollment Policy for Dual Enrollment and Credit ...................................................................... 21 Admission Procedure ................................................................................................................ 22 Special Admissions Requirement .............................................................................................. 22 No Show Policy ......................................................................................................................... 22 Office of the Registrar ............................................................................................................... 23 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 ................................................................. 23-24 Academic Advisement ............................................................................................................... 24 Registration Procedures ....................................................................................................... 24-25 COMPASS Test ........................................................................................................................ 25 New Student Orientation ........................................................................................................... 25 Changes in Registration ............................................................................................................ 26 Classification of Students .......................................................................................................... 26 Financial Aid Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................... 27 College Fees Structure ............................................................................................................