Message from Dr. Sherry Allison, President of SIPI

Ya’ at’eeh (Greetings)!

On behalf of the students, faculty, staff and Board of Regents, I welcome you to the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), a proud National Indian Community College. As SIPI’s Interim President, it gives me great pride to serve the students, staff, and faculty of SIPI.

SIPI is a very special place-we are a small college but we offer plenty of opportunities! During the time that I have been at SIPI, I have seen many accomplishments of our students, staff and faculty; I therefore encourage any American Indian/Alaskan Native student to seriously consider SIPI to further your educational goals. We are a proud tribal college founded on the principles of respect for our American Indian and Alaskan Native culture and traditions, dedication to the attainment of individual academic achievement, and the respect for, and responsibility to the diversity of all people.

We are extremely proud of the services and curriculum we provide to our students; however, above of all—we are particularly proud of our students. Many of our graduates have moved on to great careers in science, technology, engineering, teaching, early childhood, natural resources, culinary arts, vision care and many more occupations. SIPI has a successful history of serving the educational needs of American Indian and Alaskan Native students through comprehensive programs of education, extension education and public service. We are committed to continue our history of being of service to Indian people and nations.

As stated in our mission: “Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a National Indian Community College that prepares Native American students to be productive life-long learners as tribal members in an ever-changing global environment.”, SIPI plans on being a vital partner in the growth, prosperity and good health of our Indian Nations; please join us!

Ahe’hee doo Nizhonigo Naninaa’ doo’ (Thank you and may you walk in beauty).