Gaawaabaabiganikaag
Gabegikendaasowigamig
WETCC AT A GLANCE
Vision Statement
Gibimiwidoomin gidinwewinaan nigaanekeya
We are carrying along into the future the way that
we were given.
Mission Statement
White Earth Tribal and Community College, an
Anishinaabe controlled liberal arts institution of higher education, is
dedicated to educational excellence through provision of a culturally relevant
curriculum, in partnership with students, staff, community, and industry.
Philosophy
Learning
opportunities offered through the college express the Anishinaabe language,
values and customs, beliefs, traditions, spirituality, and family structure,
along with other concepts that are inherent in other cultures. Staff of the
college include faculty, with the expertise in their discipline and experienced
personnel who ensure the articulation of Anishinaabeg values into the framework
and content of learning offered through the college.
Programs
provided through the college include contemporary, social, economic and
technological trends from a local, Tribal, regional, national and global
perspective so that concepts of sovereignty and nationhood are preserved by the
Anishinaabeg people. White Earth Tribal and Community College offers a diverse
system that includes workshops, distance learning, conferences, forums, field
trips, research projects, and other learning opportunities to meet the unique
learning needs of the population the college serves.
Founded: 1997
as a two-year not for profit tribal and community college
Accreditation: Accredited
with North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools, Higher
Learning Commission October 8, 2008
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College
Navigator - White Earth Tribal and Community College
Faculty: Full-Time 6
Students:
FA-08
104 Headcount-932 credit hours
61 Fulltime
43 PartTime
Native American 71 Headcount 64% 691 credit hours 74%
SP-09
107 Headcount
55 Fulltime
52 PartTime
Native American 76 Headcount 71%
Students:
FALL-07
123 headcount Total
-1062 credit Hours
59-Fulltime
64-Parttime
Native American 90 Students-71% 801credit Hours 75%
These numbers include the Northland/WETCC nursing
students
SP-08
112 Headcount Total
52-Fulltime 46 WETCC
and 6 Northland/WETCC FTE
52
45-Part-time students
19 WETCC and 26 Northland/WETCC FTE
6.08 and 8.75 =14.83
WETCC FTE 52.08 WETCC/Northland FTE 14.75 Total
= 66.83
WETCC percent Native
American 80% FTE 42 (does not include Northland/WETCC students)
15 PT Special
Students FTE 3.25
These numbers include the Northland/WETCC nursing
students
Average Class
Size: 15
students
Transfer Programs:
Associate of Arts
Business: Emphasis is in Tribal Business Administration
Associate of Arts
Education: Emphasis in teacher education, early childhood
Associate of Arts
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Associate of Arts in
Native American Studies
Associate of Arts in
Environmental Studies
Associate of Arts in
Human Services
Career Programs:
Associate of Science:
Natural Resources
Associate of Science:
Computer Information Systems
Additional
Opportunities:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), RN, LPN in partnership with Northland Community and Technical College –Thief River
Gekinoo'imaagejig,
Teacher Corp, BS
degree with MN teacher licensure, in partnership with UMD
Special Services:
Tutoring, Computer
Lab, Mark Warren Library-major focus on Native American Materials, Student
Study Areas equipped with computer access through out the campus.
Outreach Services:
USDA
Extension Office
Adult Basic Education
and GED Testing
FAS/FAE Office on
Campus
Estimated Cost:
2007/2008 Full-time
Tuition and Fees
$3050.00 $90
per credit and Fees (24 credits)
To
qualify for financial aid, students need to complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). WETCC scholarship applications are available at
Waadookoodaading,
Box 478
126 Main Street, Mahnomen, MN 56557
National
Center for Educational Statistics Information
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
IPEDS ID:
434751
OPE ID: 03921400
White
Earth Tribal and Community College
202 -210 Main Street
South, Mahnomen, Minnesota 56557
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General information: |
(218) 935-0417 |
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Website: |
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Type: |
2-year, Private not-for-profit |
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Awards offered: |
One but less than two years certificate |
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Campus setting: |
Rural: Remote |
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Campus housing: |
No |
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Student population: |
99 (all undergraduate) |
Mission Statement
White Earth Tribal and Community College, an
Anishinaabe controlled liberal arts institution of higher education, is
dedicated to educational exellence through provision of a culturally relevant
curriculum, in partnerships with students, staff, community, and industry.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal Colleges
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid
(e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate Student Age
76% 25 and over, 24% 24 and under
Other Characteristics
Tribal College
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Estimated Student Expenses
(Before Aid)
Undergraduate
academic year prices
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All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time
degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Student Financial Aid data are not present because of an
insufficient number of cases.
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For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or
to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the
institution for more information.
Retention Rates
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Retention rates measure the percentage of entering students who
continue their studies the following fall.
Graduation rates
for full-time, first-time undergraduates who began program in 2004
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Percentage of
entering students counted in calculating graduation rate: |
74% |
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Graduation
rates are not present because of an insufficient number of cases. ¤
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Completions 2006-2007
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Associate |
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Data
shown are for first majors. |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender
studies |
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American
Indian/Native American Studies |
2 |
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Category total |
2 |
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Business,
management, marketing, and related support services |
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Business
Administration and Management, General |
0 |
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Category total |
0 |
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Computer and
information sciences and support services |
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Computer and
Information Sciences, General |
0 |
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Category total |
0 |
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Education |
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Early
Childhood Education and Teaching |
1 |
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Teacher
Assistant/Aide |
0 |
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Category total |
1 |
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Liberal arts
and sciences, general studies and humanities |
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Liberal Arts
and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
0 |
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Category
total |
0 |
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Natural
resources and conservation |
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Environmental
Science |
0 |
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Environmental
Studies |
0 |
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Natural
Resources/Conservation, General |
0 |
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Category
total |
0 |
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Grand total |
3 |
Program
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No varsity
sports data reported for this institution.
Institutional Accreditation
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Financial Aid
for Postsecondary Students
- Accreditation & Participation
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The crime
data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent
verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department
cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
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These
data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public
property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place
on a non-campus building or property owned or controlled by a student
organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents
at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not
contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.