LCOOCC Mission Statement

The mission of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College is to provide, within the Indian community, a system of post-secondary and continuing education with associate degree and certificate granting capabilities.

In carrying out the mission, the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College curriculum will reflect Ojibwe culture and tribal self-determination. The college will provide opportunities for individual self-improvement in a rapidly changing technological world, while maintaining the cultural integrity of the Ojibwe.

Philosophy

The college curriculum will reflect identified needs and interests of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa by providing academic, vocational, adult basic education, cultural, and community programs. The primary purpose is to meet the needs of the Indian population and maintain an open door policy.

Purpose Statement

Academic Opportunity

* Provide quality instruction for academic and personal enhancement.

* Offer appropriate curriculum leading to Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, one-year certificates, specialized certificates and programs of cultural enrichment.

Student Services

* Maintain open enrollment.

* Foster student growth in areas of cultural interest and social development as well as in academic performance.

Community Outreach

* Help develop resources and technical assistance for community projects and community research.

* Function as an information and educational resource in the community.

* Provide leadership for cultural preservation.

* Facilitate training for tribal economic development.