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Oglala Lakota College

490 Piya Wiconi Road
Kyle, SD 57752-0490

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Mission Statement

ôOglala Lakota College is an institution of higher education chartered by Oglala Sioux Tribe to coordinate all higher education on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Its mission is to offer a wide range of educational opportunities from community service offerings to certificates, to undergraduate degrees. The ultimate goal is the establishment of a Lakota University.ö ôIn carrying out the mission, the Oglala Lakota College Board of Trustees stresses Lakota culture and Tribal self-determination. The College prepares students to understand the larger society as well as the customs and beliefs of the Lakota people. Working towards these ends, the College has defined as its purposes: Tribal To provide the Oglala Sioux Tribe as a sovereign people with educated and trained human resources and personnel. To assist people in being active, productive members of their families, communities, and of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. To provide the Oglala Sioux Tribe with expertise and information needed for its development. To actively seek to place graduates. Cultural To present the Lakota cultural perspective in teaching within the academic, occupational and community programs. To promote study of the Lakota culture as an area of study in itself. To research, study and disseminate the Lakota language, culture and philosophy. Academic To maintain high academic standards for staff and students. To maintain open enrollments. To be accessible to potential students. To teach students necessary skills and human values which will assist them in fulfilling themselves and making a productive living. To work with other institutions and agencies in furthering the interests of the college. Community To assist with the determination of development needs of the reservation districts and communities. To assist the reservation districts and communities in achieving their goals. To provide continuing and community education.

Chief Administrator:	Thomas Shortbull President
Phone Number:	(605) 455-6000
Phone Number for Financial Aid:	(605) 455-6037
Phone Number for Admissions:	(605) 455-6033
Contact Institution:	Get Free Information
Type:	Public, 4-year or above
Degrees Offered:	Associate's degree Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years Bachelor's degree Master's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate
Special Learning Opportunities:	Distance Learning Weekend College Remedial Services
Student Services:	Academic or Career Counseling
Other Information:	Religious Affiliation Tribal College
Other Resources:	www.olc.edu

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