Blackfeet Community College Information

Blackfeet Community College is most commonly known as BCC. The College is a public two-year Tribally Controlled Community College located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana. BCC was first established through a Tribal Charter by the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council in 1974, and receives funding through the Tribally Controlled Community Colleges Assistance Act. In 1994 BCC was granted "Land Grant" status and is identified as a 1994 Land Grant Institution. The majority of the BCC student population lives and works on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. In 2001, the College began to planning for the delivery of academic college courses through the internet. In 2003 BCC offered its first schedule of courses on-line through the internet. As the Colleges capability to provide on-line courses, the College will continue to grow and provide improved services to the rural Reservation area and to tribal members who live off the Reservation. During the past several years BCC has been able to expand and improve its facilities and grounds. In 2000, the Beaver Painted Lodge was completed, the facility is the main classroom building and currently houses the Presidents office, Dean of Students Offices , Bookstore, Registrar, Financial Aid and Student Support Services; the Blackfeet Studies Department is also located in the facility, and Adult Education Program. In 2001 the College was able to purchase the Blaze Construction building across Highway 2 & 89 from the College. The facility was renovated and currently houses the Natural Resources Department, and Building Trades Program. In 2003 the College was able to complete a major improvement of its grounds by accessing funds to complete paving on its main parking area, sidewalks, and installation of lawns. Currently two new buildings are being constructed. A 5,000 sq. foot building will serve as the main administrative office and the second will serve as an alternative high school through an agreement with Browning School District #9 and the Blackfeet ...