Fond du Lac Tribal College (FDLTC) Mission

Mission:
The mission of Fond du Lac (Nahgahchiwanong) Tribal College is to provide associate degrees and certificates for its Anishinaabeg and other communities in a welcoming and culturally relevant learning environment.

Vision:
Our vision is to promote education, outreach, extension, partnerships, joint ventures and collaboration with American Indian communities, and other higher education institutions to enhance the Fond du Lac Band’s participation in local, state, national and global communities.

Values:
Fond du Lac Tribal College values Mino-bimaadiziwin (the good path). Our curriculum will reflect our teaching of these 9 core values of the Anishinaabeg.

  • Honor the Creator
  • Honor Elders
  • Honor Plants and Animals
  • Honor Women
  • Keep our promises and uphold our pledges
  • Show kindness and respect to all
  • Be peaceful in mind and spirit
  • Be courageous
  • Be moderate in thoughts, words, and deeds

To achieve this mission and vision we will:

  • Provide access to undergraduate higher education by promoting scholarship and academic excellence through transfer, developmental and career education.
  • Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
  • Provide programs that will honor and celebrate the cultural diversity within Anishinaabeg communities and to welcome and promote other native peoples and their cultures.
  • Provide programs that fulfill our land grant status.
  • Provide state of the art technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
  • Provide opportunities that promote understanding and collaboration with community members to ensure cultural awareness and diversity.

FDLTC Mission, Vision, and Values

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) Mission

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission we will:

  • Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education, and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.
  • Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.
  • Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.
  • Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.
  • Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.
  • Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

Our Vision

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

Core Values

  • Respect: Manaaji’idiwin
  • Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin
  • Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin
  • Innovation: Maamamiikaajinendamowin
  • Compassion: Zhawenjigewin

FDLTCC Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Testimonials

I chose FDLTCC because of its size and the curriculum. When I first came here in 2019, I was just looking for what I needed to volunteer, perhaps in a crisis shelter. I met with Don Jarvinen, and the rest is history.

My favorite thing about FDLTCC is the people. I’ve met fantastic students, faculty and staff who go above and beyond what I expected.

It is awesome here at the FDLTCC Education Program because it is like a family here, if you need help or are struggling with anything, you have quite a few people who will help you out.