Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
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| Type | Public tribal community college |
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| Established | 1975 |
| President | Interim Megan Haataja |
| Dean | Megan Haataja |
| Location | , , United States 46°46′51″N 88°30′29″W / 46.7808°N 88.508°W |
| Campus | L'Anse Indian Reservation |
| Affiliations | American Indian Higher Education Consortium |
| Website | www |
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) is a public tribal community college in L’Anse, Michigan.
KBOCC was chartered by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community on July 12, 1975. The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community founded the college with the understanding that American Indian students, as members of sovereign nations, deserved an educational system responsive to their needs and concerns.[1] On November 1, 2017, KBOCC purchased the former Pelkie Elementary School for $1 for use as an education center for the community.[2] On January 26, 2018, Debra Parrish retired after serving nearly 30 years as president.[3] She was succeeded by Lori Ann Sherman.[4]
Traditions
Traditional leaders provide direction to faculty and staff for incorporating the Ojibwa language and culture into each of the KBOCC programs. The student services program offers opportunities for students to engage in traditional ceremonies and events.[5]
