Introduction and Overview

Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a college serving the Native American community. The college is small in size and mainly provides educational services to tribal members and surrounding communities. It offers associate degree programs and some vocational training courses, covering a variety of fields such as business, education, and health sciences, and plays an important role in promoting the educational development and cultural heritage of local Indian communities.

History and Establishment

The college was established in 1973 and was chartered by Indian tribes. Its development process is closely linked to the development needs of local Indian tribes. Over the past few decades, it has continuously adapted to the educational requirements of tribes and communities, and gradually improved its curriculum system and teaching facilities.

Strength of School

Faculty: It has a team of teachers who are familiar with Indian culture and have certain abilities in their professional fields. These teachers are able to combine modern knowledge with Indian culture to provide students with culturally distinctive teaching. The teacher-student ratio is relatively low, and students can be given more attention and personalized guidance.

Academic Achievements: It has achieved remarkable results in inheriting Indian culture and language. The college actively carries out research projects related to tribal culture, such as the research and protection of Indian traditional art, history and language. In terms of vocational training, it has trained many practical talents who can directly enter the workplace for the local community, promoting local economic development.

Teaching resources: Close cooperation with local tribal organizations and enterprises to provide students with internship and practice opportunities. The teaching facilities can meet basic teaching needs, and there may be unique resources in the teaching of cultural courses, such as the Indian cultural exhibition room, which is used to inherit and display tribal culture.

Nature of the institution

This is a public tribal community college supported and managed by Indian tribes. Its educational goals are closely centered on the needs of tribal communities, with strong tribal cultural characteristics, and aim to improve the educational level and vocational skills of Indian tribal members.

Educational philosophy

With Indian culture as the core, it emphasizes the inheritance and promotion of tribal culture in the process of education. Focus on cultivating students' tribal identity and sense of responsibility, while also focusing on providing practical knowledge and skills so that students can play a role in tribal communities and a wider social environment. Promote the sustainable development of tribes through education, combine cultural inheritance with modern education, and cultivate all-round tribal talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Indian cultural studies are its core key discipline, including courses in Indian languages, history, and art. In addition, courses in the fields of health sciences and business are also relatively important. Health science majors provide health care talents for tribal communities, and business courses help tribal members to carry out economic activities.

Key laboratories: No particularly famous key laboratories have been found in the college, but there may be small studios related to cultural studies or laboratories related to practical teaching of health sciences.

Departments

The division of departments in the college has not been clarified yet, but it is speculated from its professional fields that there may be departments of culture and education, health sciences, and business, which are responsible for the teaching and management of courses in different fields.

Ranking

The ranking of this college is usually not included in the mainstream university rankings. This is mainly because it is small in scale and focuses on tribal community education, which is not in line with the evaluation criteria of traditional comprehensive universities. However, in the evaluation of tribal colleges, it may have a high degree of recognition in cultural heritage and community service.

Expenses

For tribal members and local community students, tuition fees are relatively low. The specific fees may vary depending on factors such as course type and whether they are tribal members. The college may also offer some scholarships and grants, especially for Indian tribal students, to help them reduce their financial burden.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus is small and located near the Indian community. The campus has basic facilities such as classrooms, offices, and cultural activity centers. The cultural activity center may be an important place on the campus for hosting Indian cultural activities, conferences, etc. There may also be a small library with books related to Indian culture and professional courses.

Campus Culture: The campus culture has a strong Indian characteristic. Students can often participate in Indian traditional ceremonies, cultural lectures and other activities on campus. The college's buildings and decorations may also incorporate Indian cultural elements to create a strong tribal cultural atmosphere.

Campus Safety: Because it is located near the tribal community, campus safety is usually combined with the tribal security management. The security measures of the tribal community will also extend to the campus to ensure the personal safety and property safety of teachers and students.