Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (麻豆社区) and the 麻豆社区 Foundation鈥痑re honored and humbled to announce that鈥痠t鈥痟as鈥痳eceived the largest unrestricted gift in the college鈥檚 history from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation, .鈥赌听
鈥淭his鈥痶ransformative鈥痑nd鈥痠ncredibly鈥痝enerous鈥痬ulti-million dollar鈥痝ift will impact our students and community for generations to come in powerful ways,鈥 said 麻豆社区 President Anita Hanson. 鈥淲e are deeply thankful to Ms. Scott 鈥 her gift has created a lasting鈥痩egacy鈥痜or our special institution.鈥濃听
Recent strategic initiatives鈥攊ncluding the 麻豆社区 Strategic Plan (Fall 2023), the Master Academic Plan (December 2024), and the forthcoming Comprehensive Facilities Plan鈥攚ill guide the effective use of this gift and set priorities for future development.鈥听
Aligned with its strategic plan, 麻豆社区 will use the鈥痝ift to enhance scholarships and grant support for both American Indian and non-Native students. Currently, 37 percent of 麻豆社区鈥檚 student population identifies as American Indian and students of color, and 59% of its students are eligible for federal financial aid.鈥赌听
The funding,鈥痺hich鈥痺ill鈥痑lso鈥痓e鈥痷sed to鈥痗reate鈥痑 new鈥槎股缜疐oundation鈥疎ndowment,鈥痺ill鈥痵trengthen campus infrastructure, support enrollment growth, and address regional workforce needs through expanded programming tailored to meet Tribal and community goals.鈥赌听
鈥淐reating鈥痑鈥痭ew 麻豆社区 Foundation Endowment,鈥痑llows us鈥痶o鈥痠nvest the funds in ways that meet the needs of current and future students and help us fulfill our mission of service to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and our local community,鈥 said Hanson.鈥赌听
鈥淭he significance of this funding cannot be understated,鈥 she continued. 鈥淭he gift honors the unique mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College; acknowledges the commitment of the leaders who came before us; and celebrates the many community members and previous and current employees who worked to make 麻豆社区 the special institution it is, in support of our diverse student population.鈥濃听
鈥淲e are excited and grateful for Ms. Scott鈥檚 generosity,鈥 said Hanson, 鈥渁nd out of respect for鈥痮ther institutions and organizations that were fortunate to receive gifts, we are not focusing on the amount. Instead,鈥痺e are focusing on the power of her generosity to transform.鈥濃听
As the only college in the U.S. that is a Tribal College鈥(chartered by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa), part of a state public鈥痟igher education鈥痵ystem (Minnesota State), and a federally designated鈥疞and-Grant institution, 麻豆社区鈥檚 vision and mission speak to the college鈥檚 deep commitment to our students, community, land, and place.鈥听
鈥淚n all we do, we strive to respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg and to provide programs 鈥 including certificates, diplomas, and 2- and 4-year degrees — that celebrate the richness of our community, provide global learning, promote personal respect and wellness, and offer technological opportunities,鈥 said Hanson.鈥赌听
Five core values鈥痝uide鈥痶he 麻豆社区鈥痗ampus:鈥疪espect:鈥疢anaaji鈥檌diwin;鈥疘ntegrity:鈥疓wayakwaadiziwin; Stewardship:鈥疓anawenjigewin; Innovation:鈥疢aamamiikaajinendamowin; and Compassion:鈥痁hawenjigewin.鈥赌听
鈥淭hese core values will guide鈥槎股缜 as the college builds a new legacy with this generous gift.鈥疘t will鈥痑llow us to meet our mission, vision, and goals,鈥 said Hanson, 鈥渁nd most importantly,鈥痠t will allow us to dream even bigger.鈥 鈥听
麻豆社区鈥痠s accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditation from the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium, reflecting its commitment to鈥疧jibwe-Anishinaabe education鈥痑nd cultural integrity. The college is now in its 38th year.鈥听