SITTING BULL COLLEGE’S
APPROACH TO STRATEGIC PLANNING
In keeping with the mission as the higher education provider for the Reservation, Sitting bull College developed a committee structure to function as an effective institutional management tool. All college personnel serve as a member of a committee and had input into the strategic planning process.
Sitting Bull College staff, faculty and Board of Trustees meet quarterly to review and revise the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan includes direct functions and responsibilities for a committee structure, which is comprised of the following committees and their functions:
- The Curriculum Committee:
- Scope and Function
- To make recommendations on matters affecting the over-all curriculum—Includes all matters of instructional policy, programs, and activities as they relate to the curriculum
- The Student Life Committee:
- Scope and Function
- To promote and encourage student participation in college activities in order to enhance their social and academic experiences at Sitting Bull College
- Conduct on-going evaluations of the activities related to student life in meeting the current needs of the student population, specifically recruitment and retention activities
- Advocate for areas of need as the student population/college changes
- Increase the understanding and visibility of the offices and services that are offered through Student Services
- The Community Relations Committee:
- Scope and Function
- To promote and facilitate positive relations between Sitting Bull College and the community
- To interact and be the catalyst of change by identifying developing and recommending educational, cultural, social and economic activities that increase the understanding and visibility of Sitting Bull College among communities on the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Reservations
- The Facilities Committee:
- Scope and Function
- To research analyze and make recommendations concerning the physical plants (old and new) resources and enterprises
- Inspect and make recommendations in regards to the current plant, including all buildings and grounds used by the institution in terms of adequacy of space, maintenance and basic utility
- Review and make recommendations about the future development and expansion of Sitting Bull College’s physical plant to include (NEW CAMPUS) and any districts’ sites to include present sites as well as new sites to be developed later
- Review and make recommendations in regards to maintenance of current facilities
- Review and make recommendations about the use, maintenance and utility of Sitting Bull Colleges’ support and equipment resources, such as vehicles, computers, and space
- The Iyuwaste Committee:
- Scope and Function
- Promote harmony among employees of Sitting Bull College and to provide professional and social development including cultural opportunities for employees
- Develop and facilitate activities to promote a harmonious working environment
- Develop and facilitate cross-cultural integration activities
- Facilitate employee professional improvement and recognition
- The Technology Committee:
- Scope and Function
- Research, analyze and make recommendations regarding strategies to promote the technological growth of Sitting Bull College
- Research and recommend avenues to continually advance Sitting Bull College technologically
- The Finance Committee:
- Scope and Function
- To make recommendations on financial services provided by the College
- Review and update financial policies
- Review and update NCA Self Study Plan regarding financial data
- Review, update, and make recommendations regarding the strategic plan assigned to finance Committee
