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Mission Statement Mission Statement The mission of Aaniiih Nakoda College is to provide quality post-secondary education for residents of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and surrounding communities. The college promotes individual and community development by maintaining and revitalizing the indigenous lifeways of the Aaniinen and Nakoda Tribes and by preparing students to succeed in an American technological society. Aaniiih Nakoda College Page 1 Naa’Hah’ - On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and faculty, I welcome you to Aaniiih Nakoda College. As a new student or a returning student, we are glad you chose Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) and wish you great success in the coming year. ANC is an excellent choice to continue your education. Over the past three years, 145 students have graduated from ANC. We offer a variety of courses and subjects suited to a wide range of interests. At Aaniiih Nakoda College you can study the A’ani nin or Nakoda language and take classes in computer technology or microbiology. There is no other college in the world where you can do that! Our various degree programs are designed to prepare you for further education and employment in many possible fields, that include business, science, health professions, computers, education, carpentry and welding. Whatever your educational or professional interests are, we have a program that is right for you. We are one of thirty-seven tribal colleges across the United States. Our instructors are knowledgeable and well-qualified and class sizes are small. This means you get the personal attention and the support you deserve. At Aaniiih Nakoda College there is a friendly and welcoming college environment, where students feel they belong. We want you to know that Aaniiih Nakoda College is your college. I invite you to read through the catalog carefully and learn about all the things Aaniiih Nakoda College; but don’t just stop there. Talk with your fellow students, visit with members of our staff, and seek out the advice of instructors, advisors and counselors. This is a great place to begin your journey in higher education and we are ready and willing to assist you every step of the way. It is our mission to provide you with opportunities to help you succeed; I encourage you to use those opportunities and make the most of them. May each of you have a very successful and enjoyable academic year. Best Wishes, Carole Falcon-Chandler, Ed.D President Aaniiih Nakoda College Page 2 Academic Calendar Aaniiih Nakoda College Page 3 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE The student is fully responsible for the payment of all tuition and fees when registering for classes. The student is also fully responsible for the remaining balance after the PELL grant, waivers and scholarships are applied. Credit Tuition Registration Internet Building Computer Student Transcript Total Cost of Fee Fee Fee Fee Activity Attendance 1 70.00 60.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 255.00* 2 140.00 60.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 325.00* 3 210.00 60.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 395.00* 4 280.00 60.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 465.00* 5 350.00 60.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 535.00* 6 420.00 60.00 30.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 655.00* 7 490.00 60.00 30.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 725.00* 8 560.00 60.00 30.00 50.00 50.00 30.00 15.00 795.00* 9 630.00 60.00 30.00 75.00 75.00 30.00 15.00 915.00* 10 700.00 60.00 30.00 75.00 75.00 30.00 15.00 985.00* 11 770.00 60.00 30.00 75.00 75.00 30.00 15.00 1055.00* 12-13 840.00 60.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 15.00 1175.00* 14-15 870.00 60.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 15.00 1205.00* 16-17 900.00 60.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 15.00 1235.00* 18 930.00 60.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 15.00 1265.00* 19 1330.00 60.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 30.00 15.00 1665.00* Approval required 19+ A student seeking to register for 19+ credits must receive written authorization from the Dean of Approval Student Affairs and Dean of Academic Affairs. The student will be assessed the appropriate tuition Required and fees for 19 credits then an additional cost of $70 per credit for each credit after 19. *NOTE: An additional fee will be assessed for classes that require a lab and/or special supplies/equipment. Aaniiih Nakoda College Page 4 Table of Contents Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 3 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................... 4 About Aaniiih Nakoda College ..................................................................................................................... 7 Core Themes and Goals ................................................................................................................................ 7 Admission Policies and Requirements ........................................................................................................ 13 Student Services .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Conduct .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Other Offices and Sponsored Programs ...................................................................................................... 37 Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................. 39 GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS and CORE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 48 Two Year Associate Degrees ...................................................................................................................... 52 Allied Health (AH) Associate of Science Degree ................................................................................... 53 American Indian Studies (AIS) Associate of Arts Degree ...................................................................... 54 Business (BUS) Associate of Arts Degree .............................................................................................. 55 Carpentry (CAR) Associate of Applied Science Degree ........................................................................ 56 Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Degree................................................................ 57 Early Childhood Education (ECHE) Associate of Arts Degree .............................................................. 58 Education (EDUC) Associate of Arts Degree ......................................................................................... 59 Environmental Science (ES) Associate of Science Degree .................................................................... 60 Human Services (HMS) Associate of Arts Degree ................................................................................. 61 Liberal Arts (LA) Associate of Arts Degree ........................................................................................... 62 Nursing Program ..................................................................................................................................... 63 Psychology (PSYX) Associate of Arts Degree ....................................................................................... 64 Welding (WLD) Associate of Applied Science ..................................................................................... 65 One Year Certificates Of Applied Science Programs ................................................................................ 66 Carpentry (CAR) One-Year Certificate of Applied Science Program .................................................... 67 Health Science (HS) One-Year Certificate of Applied Science Program ............................................... 68 Tribal Management (TM) One-Year Certificate of Applied Science Program ...................................... 69 Welding (WLD) One-Year Certificate of Applied Science Program ..................................................... 70 Professional Certifications .......................................................................................................................... 71 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HazWOPER) .................................................. 72 HAZMAT Certificate .............................................................................................................................. 72 Aaniiih Nakoda College Page 5 Certified Nurse Aide ............................................................................................................................... 72 Phlebotomy Technician .......................................................................................................................... 72 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic ................................................................................................... 73 Academic Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................... 74 Board of Directors, Administration, Faculty and Staff
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