In 1971, the founders of what is now Oglala Lakota College set the foundation for excellence with two major goals which were to produce Indian graduates for jobs that exist on the Pine Ridge Reservation and the cultural component of students becoming more knowledgeable about their tribal history, culture, and their religious and social customs. The vehicle for achieving these results was through a decentralized administrative structure. Fifty years later, the founders would be amazed that their college has become such a prestigious institution who prioritizes the need of its students. In this book, you will see the evidence of how Oglala Lakota College has become such an outstanding institution.