President

Fort Peck Community College has always been identified as a bold and aggressive change agent on the Fort Peck Reservation.
In April, 2024, I was very honored to be selected by the FPCC Board of Directors as the next President of FPCC. Born in Wolf Point and raised in Poplar, I recall the concept and initial beginnings of the college back in the 1970’s, as the campus was just two blocks from the neighborhood I grew up in.
I look forward to, along with my Administrative Team, building upon and strengthening of what has been built, developed and evolved in the college’s first 45 years as a higher education institution by previous administrations, instructors and employees.
The college is at an interesting time right now in the higher education universe across the nation. While tribal colleges were initially developed to address the higher education needs on Indian Reservations that were remote, isolated and great distances from the nearest higher education opportunity, this barrier has almost disappeared with online and distance learning.
While the college has made great strides in adapting its course offerings to an online alternative, there is still room for improvement, growth and innovations that will secure our place in competing for students.
The “FPCC Family” provides a well-rounded college experience offering a variety of student clubs and organizations, an abundant student activities calendar each month, many student assistance programs to ensure student success, and provide leadership and occupational opportunities in the nurturing and education of our future leaders and workforce.
I invite each and every one of you to come visit our campuses in Poplar and Wolf Point. FPCC is an open enrollment institution of higher education, and besides offering academic degrees and vocational certificates, the college provides an opportunity to learn, appreciate and understand the culture, language and history of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
Go Buffalo Chasers!
Craig Smith, President
Fort Peck Community College
(406) 768-6300