SCC - Foundation Grants

Administration for Native Americans - SCC Cree Language Nest Planning Project

FUNDING SOURCE_______________________________________DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PROJECT DIRECTOR_________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper
PROJECT COORDINATOR____________________________________________________________Wilma Windy Boy
FUNDING YEARS_______________________________________________September 30, 2009 – September 29, 2010
OBJECTIVES:
1. To plan and design a comprehensive Cree Language Nest Program for infants and toddlers to promote fluency in the Cree language among our youngest tribal members as a means to reverse the decline in the numbers of Cree speakers in our population and to preserve the Cree language for future generations.
2. During the project period of September 30, 2009 through September 29, 2010, the Stone Child College Cree Language Nest Planning Project will plan and design a comprehensive Cree Language Nest Program as measured by
the completion of one (1) Cree Language Nest Operating Plan, as evidenced by project reports, trip reports, evaluation reports and approval and submission of completed product.
3. During the project period of September 30, 2009 through September 29, 2010, the Stone Child College Cree
Language Nest Planning Project will plan, design and complete one (1) age-appropriate Cree Language Nest teaching
curriculum for infants and toddlers ages Birth-3 years, with accompanying language acquisitions testing instruments
and project media materials, as measured by project reports, trip reports, evaluation reports and approval and
submission of completed products.

Woksape Oyate: Wisdom of the People

FUNDING SOURCE________________________________________________________American Indian College Fund
PROJECT LEAD_____________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper
RECRUITMENT/RETENTION OFFICER_______________________________________________________Belden Billy
FUNDING YEARS___________________________________________________________July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2012
OBJECTIVES:
To educate tribally enrolled members trained to be instructional staff at Stone Child College. Students will be provided scholarships while in school and they have to sign an agreement that they will teach classes at Stone Child College once they complete their degree.

Title III Institutional Development

FUNDING SOURCE_________________________________________________________US Department of Education
PROJECT DIRECTOR_________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper
ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR__________________________________________________________Barbara Bacon
OFFICE MANAGER____________________________________________________________________Patty Morsette
COMPUTER INFORMATION SPECIALIST_______________________________________________________Jeff Henry
COMPUTER TECHNICIAN_________________________________________________________________Pete Stiffarm
FUNDING YEARS______________________________________________OCTOBER 1, 2005 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
OBJECTIVES:
1. Increase the number of staff and faculty with degrees of higher learning.
2. Secure all necessary software and hardware upgrades. Receive sufficient training and technical support, and integrate all computer administrative functions throughout the college.
3. Implement a Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation Plan as measured by assessing at least one Academic Department (and all Administrative and Student Services Departments) annually.
4. Raise at least $50,000 per year in matching funds for Title III Endowment Fund.
5. Hire Computer Consultant(s) for Server configuration, purchase a security box to protect web access, and software application to protect against malicious software activity, and provide training.
6. Conduct a college-wide (board, staff, faculty) Retreat away from campus where interruptions will be limited. Discussion will be centered on achievements made throughout the year and plans for the future.
7. Purchase 10 AutoCAD applications, Surveillance equipment and provide training to faculty to go (within two years) 100% electronic as far as scheduling and registration, and create SCC website. Also send computer staff to troubleshooting and preventing network issues training.

SCC Stem Professionals in Native Society (SPINS)

FUNDING SOURCE____________________________________________________NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
PROJECT INVESTIGATOR (PI)______________________________________________________Gerard N. Vandeberg
CO-PI_____________________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper
FUNDING YEARS__________________________________________________________July 01, 2010 – June 30, 2015
OBJECTIVES:
During the project period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015, SCC will recruit, retain, support, and place at least 30 students pursuing Associates, Baccalaureate, and Graduate Degrees in the STEM fields by providing at least 10 scholarships per year, with a retention rate of at least 80%, a graduation rate of at least 75%, and a placement rate of at least 60%; as measured by project records, student files, and internal evaluation results.

North Central Montana Youthbuild Construction Trades Program

FUNDING SOURCE___________________________US DEPT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ADMINISTRATION
PROJECT DIRECTOR___________________________________________________Gregory D. Kegel, Dean of COTS
PROJECT COORDINATOR___________________________________________________________Jessica Windy Boy
FUNDING YEARS_________________________________________________________________NO GRANT AWARD
OBJECTIVES:
The North Central Montana YouthBuild Construction Trades Program will serve at risk youth ages 16-24 through a one (1) year program that will train students in all aspects of the construction trade industry including electrical, plumbing, sheet metal and carpentry/construction through a college accredited and registered apprenticeship training program. As part of the educational program, students will build modular homes during required lab courses under supervision of certified course instructors. During the summer portion of the program, the modular homes will be moved to Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation housing sites designated for disabled, low-income qualified families. Students will receive training for
laying foundations, house moving, and house connections during this portion of the program.

SCC War On Noxious Weeds

FUNDING SOURCE_____________________________USDA NIFA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE)
PROJECT DIRECTOR______________________________________________________________Mary Ruth St. Pierre
PROJECT COORDINATOR_______________________________________________________________Natalie Flores
FUNDING YEARS____________________________________________________October 15, 2009 – October 14, 2011
OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide reservation residents, especially farmers and ranchers, with educational tools concerning recognition, the environmental and financial toll of noxious weed invasions, and methods of noxious weed eradication.
2. Provide classroom training and work experience for ten (10) weeks with stipends to four (4) SCC students each summer over two (2) years in assisting the Tribal Natural Resource Department in the eradication of noxious
weeds; and
3. Offer innovative and exciting community activities in the spring and summer to assist in the eradication of noxious weeds. An example of an activity will be a Noxious Weed Rodeo with prizes and a picnic.

SCC Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Positive Empowered Active Kids (PEAK) Project

FUNDING SOURCE_________________________________________DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
PROJECT DIRECTOR_________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper
PROJECT COORDINATOR____________________________________________________________Delphine Sangrey
FUNDING YEARS___________________________________________________September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2012
OBJECTIVES:
SCC POSTIVE EMPOWERED ACTIVE KIDS PROJECT:
The overall goal of the PEAK project is to improve the socioeconomic well being of 30 at risk youth participants in the program, measured by at least 75% of the participants improving on pre and post assessments that will measure academic preparedness, life skills readiness, personal development and wellness, cultural awareness, and career development options. The five objectives of the program specifically target these areas, success of which will be measured by an 80% attendance rate of all program activities, and by internal and external evaluations.

American Indian/Alaskan Native and Tribal College/University HIV Initiative

FUNDING SOURCE___________________________________________________U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROJECT COORDINATOR____________________________________________________________Mary R. St. Pierre
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT_____________________________________________________________Vacant (TBA)
FUNDING _____________________________________________________September 30, 2009 – September 29, 2010
OBJECTIVES:
1. Increase the number of individuals who know their HIV/AIDS status as measured by the number of individuals who are tested for HIV/AIDS and/or sexually transmitted diseases;
2. Increase the number of individuals who know how HIV/AIDS is transmitted and/or how to prevent contracting HIV/AIDS through the distribution/dissemination of educational materials and/or media messages.

SCC – Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program

FUNDING SOURCE_____________________________USDA NIFA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE)
PROJECT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR________________________________________________Mary Ruth St. Pierre
FUNDING YEARS____________________________________________________September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2010
OBJECTIVES:
1. During the project period of September 15, 2006 to September 14, 2010, Stone Child College will continue to implement a Reservation-wide Extension Program to the enrolled members of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation as measured by the number of participants receiving services, participation in the program, and internal and external evaluation results.
2. During the same project period, the Stone Child College Reservation Extension Program will provide a comprehensive extension education program by further developing, coordinating and providing supportive activities for, and aggressively promoting membership in the Mi-Wah-Si-N 4-H Community Club as measured by an increase of at least 10% in club enrollment each program year, utilizing sign-in sheets for activities, participation, and internal and external evaluation results.

Tribal Colleges Extension Program SCC Special – Native Arts & Crafts

FUNDING SOURCE____________________________________________________________________USDA-CSREES
PROJECT DIRECTOR________________________________________________________________Mary R. St. Pierre
PROJECT COORDINATOR_______________________________________________________________Natalie Flores
FUNDING YEARS_______________________________________________September 15, 2008 – September 14, 2010
OBJECTIVES:
1. During the project period of September 15, 2008 through September 14, 2010, Stone Child College will provide a minimum of 8 hands-on Native arts and crafts classes to at least 20 participants each year, including presentations by local elders as evidenced by participant files, sign-in sheets, class evaluations, program records, and internal and external evaluation results.
2. During the project period of September 15, 2008 through September 14, 2010, Stone Child College will provide a minimum of 5 hands on classes to at least 20 participants each year covering topics such as marketing, business plans, website development, business loans, risks, and other relevant business topics as evidenced by the training schedule , program files, marketing and business plans developed, websites developed, internal and external evaluations.



			Admin for Native Americans \|\| Woksape Oyate \|\| Title III \|\| SPINS \|\| Youthbuild \|\| War on Noxious Weeds YEP/PEAK \|\| HIV Initiative \|\| Extension Service Program \|\| Native Arts & Crafts
			Administration for Native Americans - SCC Cree Language Nest Planning Project FUNDING SOURCE_______________________________________DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROJECT DIRECTOR_________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper PROJECT COORDINATOR____________________________________________________________Wilma Windy Boy FUNDING YEARS_______________________________________________September 30, 2009 – September 29, 2010 OBJECTIVES: 1. To plan and design a comprehensive Cree Language Nest Program for infants and toddlers to promote fluency in the Cree language among our youngest tribal members as a means to reverse the decline in the numbers of Cree speakers in our population and to preserve the Cree language for future generations. 2. During the project period of September 30, 2009 through September 29, 2010, the Stone Child College Cree Language Nest Planning Project will plan and design a comprehensive Cree Language Nest Program as measured by the completion of one (1) Cree Language Nest Operating Plan, as evidenced by project reports, trip reports, evaluation reports and approval and submission of completed product. 3. During the project period of September 30, 2009 through September 29, 2010, the Stone Child College Cree Language Nest Planning Project will plan, design and complete one (1) age-appropriate Cree Language Nest teaching curriculum for infants and toddlers ages Birth-3 years, with accompanying language acquisitions testing instruments and project media materials, as measured by project reports, trip reports, evaluation reports and approval and submission of completed products. Woksape Oyate: Wisdom of the People FUNDING SOURCE________________________________________________________American Indian College Fund PROJECT LEAD_____________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper RECRUITMENT/RETENTION OFFICER_______________________________________________________Belden Billy FUNDING YEARS___________________________________________________________July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2012 OBJECTIVES: To educate tribally enrolled members trained to be instructional staff at Stone Child College. Students will be provided scholarships while in school and they have to sign an agreement that they will teach classes at Stone Child College once they complete their degree. Title III Institutional Development FUNDING SOURCE_________________________________________________________US Department of Education PROJECT DIRECTOR_________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR__________________________________________________________Barbara Bacon OFFICE MANAGER____________________________________________________________________Patty Morsette COMPUTER INFORMATION SPECIALIST_______________________________________________________Jeff Henry COMPUTER TECHNICIAN_________________________________________________________________Pete Stiffarm FUNDING YEARS______________________________________________OCTOBER 1, 2005 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 OBJECTIVES: 1. Increase the number of staff and faculty with degrees of higher learning. 2. Secure all necessary software and hardware upgrades. Receive sufficient training and technical support, and integrate all computer administrative functions throughout the college. 3. Implement a Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation Plan as measured by assessing at least one Academic Department (and all Administrative and Student Services Departments) annually. 4. Raise at least $50,000 per year in matching funds for Title III Endowment Fund. 5. Hire Computer Consultant(s) for Server configuration, purchase a security box to protect web access, and software application to protect against malicious software activity, and provide training. 6. Conduct a college-wide (board, staff, faculty) Retreat away from campus where interruptions will be limited. Discussion will be centered on achievements made throughout the year and plans for the future. 7. Purchase 10 AutoCAD applications, Surveillance equipment and provide training to faculty to go (within two years) 100% electronic as far as scheduling and registration, and create SCC website. Also send computer staff to troubleshooting and preventing network issues training. SCC Stem Professionals in Native Society (SPINS) FUNDING SOURCE____________________________________________________NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROJECT INVESTIGATOR (PI)______________________________________________________Gerard N. Vandeberg CO-PI_____________________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper FUNDING YEARS__________________________________________________________July 01, 2010 – June 30, 2015 OBJECTIVES: During the project period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015, SCC will recruit, retain, support, and place at least 30 students pursuing Associates, Baccalaureate, and Graduate Degrees in the STEM fields by providing at least 10 scholarships per year, with a retention rate of at least 80%, a graduation rate of at least 75%, and a placement rate of at least 60%; as measured by project records, student files, and internal evaluation results. North Central Montana Youthbuild Construction Trades Program FUNDING SOURCE___________________________US DEPT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ADMINISTRATION PROJECT DIRECTOR___________________________________________________Gregory D. Kegel, Dean of COTS PROJECT COORDINATOR___________________________________________________________Jessica Windy Boy FUNDING YEARS_________________________________________________________________NO GRANT AWARD OBJECTIVES: The North Central Montana YouthBuild Construction Trades Program will serve at risk youth ages 16-24 through a one (1) year program that will train students in all aspects of the construction trade industry including electrical, plumbing, sheet metal and carpentry/construction through a college accredited and registered apprenticeship training program. As part of the educational program, students will build modular homes during required lab courses under supervision of certified course instructors. During the summer portion of the program, the modular homes will be moved to Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation housing sites designated for disabled, low-income qualified families. Students will receive training for laying foundations, house moving, and house connections during this portion of the program. SCC War On Noxious Weeds FUNDING SOURCE_____________________________USDA NIFA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE) PROJECT DIRECTOR______________________________________________________________Mary Ruth St. Pierre PROJECT COORDINATOR_______________________________________________________________Natalie Flores FUNDING YEARS____________________________________________________October 15, 2009 – October 14, 2011 OBJECTIVES: 1. Provide reservation residents, especially farmers and ranchers, with educational tools concerning recognition, the environmental and financial toll of noxious weed invasions, and methods of noxious weed eradication. 2. Provide classroom training and work experience for ten (10) weeks with stipends to four (4) SCC students each summer over two (2) years in assisting the Tribal Natural Resource Department in the eradication of noxious weeds; and 3. Offer innovative and exciting community activities in the spring and summer to assist in the eradication of noxious weeds. An example of an activity will be a Noxious Weed Rodeo with prizes and a picnic. SCC Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Positive Empowered Active Kids (PEAK) Project FUNDING SOURCE_________________________________________DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PROJECT DIRECTOR_________________________________________________________________Edward Stamper PROJECT COORDINATOR____________________________________________________________Delphine Sangrey FUNDING YEARS___________________________________________________September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2012 OBJECTIVES: SCC POSTIVE EMPOWERED ACTIVE KIDS PROJECT: The overall goal of the PEAK project is to improve the socioeconomic well being of 30 at risk youth participants in the program, measured by at least 75% of the participants improving on pre and post assessments that will measure academic preparedness, life skills readiness, personal development and wellness, cultural awareness, and career development options. The five objectives of the program specifically target these areas, success of which will be measured by an 80% attendance rate of all program activities, and by internal and external evaluations. American Indian/Alaskan Native and Tribal College/University HIV Initiative FUNDING SOURCE___________________________________________________U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROJECT COORDINATOR____________________________________________________________Mary R. St. Pierre ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT_____________________________________________________________Vacant (TBA) FUNDING _____________________________________________________September 30, 2009 – September 29, 2010 OBJECTIVES: 1. Increase the number of individuals who know their HIV/AIDS status as measured by the number of individuals who are tested for HIV/AIDS and/or sexually transmitted diseases; 2. Increase the number of individuals who know how HIV/AIDS is transmitted and/or how to prevent contracting HIV/AIDS through the distribution/dissemination of educational materials and/or media messages. SCC – Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program FUNDING SOURCE_____________________________USDA NIFA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE) PROJECT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR________________________________________________Mary Ruth St. Pierre FUNDING YEARS____________________________________________________September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2010 OBJECTIVES: 1. During the project period of September 15, 2006 to September 14, 2010, Stone Child College will continue to implement a Reservation-wide Extension Program to the enrolled members of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation as measured by the number of participants receiving services, participation in the program, and internal and external evaluation results. 2. During the same project period, the Stone Child College Reservation Extension Program will provide a comprehensive extension education program by further developing, coordinating and providing supportive activities for, and aggressively promoting membership in the Mi-Wah-Si-N 4-H Community Club as measured by an increase of at least 10% in club enrollment each program year, utilizing sign-in sheets for activities, participation, and internal and external evaluation results. Tribal Colleges Extension Program SCC Special – Native Arts & Crafts FUNDING SOURCE____________________________________________________________________USDA-CSREES PROJECT DIRECTOR________________________________________________________________Mary R. St. Pierre PROJECT COORDINATOR_______________________________________________________________Natalie Flores FUNDING YEARS_______________________________________________September 15, 2008 – September 14, 2010 OBJECTIVES: 1. During the project period of September 15, 2008 through September 14, 2010, Stone Child College will provide a minimum of 8 hands-on Native arts and crafts classes to at least 20 participants each year, including presentations by local elders as evidenced by participant files, sign-in sheets, class evaluations, program records, and internal and external evaluation results. 2. During the project period of September 15, 2008 through September 14, 2010, Stone Child College will provide a minimum of 5 hands on classes to at least 20 participants each year covering topics such as marketing, business plans, website development, business loans, risks, and other relevant business topics as evidenced by the training schedule , program files, marketing and business plans developed, websites developed, internal and external evaluations.


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