About SCAC
About San Carlos Apache College (SCAC)
San Carlos Apache College, located in the heart of the San Carlos Apache Reservation, in Arizona, is one of the newest tribally chartered colleges in the U.S. SCAC is committed to cultural preservation, higher education, and sovereignty.
SCAC’s Vision
Our vision can be summed up in a single phrase: Nnee bi’at’e’ihii nłdzilgo ádanłzih. In English, this means, “Upholding the power of Apache wisdom and knowledge.”
SCAC’s Mission
Our mission is to provide the Nnee an excellent higher education experience rooted in Nnee bi’at’e.
About the Apache Institute
The Apache Institute is an academic extension of San Carlos Apache College, directed by Tia Early and Dr. Marcus Macktima. Through the A.R.R.O.W. initiative, the Institute provides oversight, guidance, and integration of Apache culture and traditions within the college’s educational framework. A.R.R.O.W supports the overall operations of San Carlos Apache College (SCAC) in all facets of institutional development, ensuring that Apache values, language, and heritage remain central to the colleges mission.
By fostering cultural preservation and community engagement, the Apache Institute continues to strengthen the connection between education and Apache Identity. Through its ongoing initiatives, the Institute is dedicated to empowering future generations to honor their heritage while pursuing academic and personal excellence.
Both SCAC and the Apache Institute operate under the A.R.R.O.W. model – Accountability, Respect, Resilience, Openness, and Wisdom– which shapes every aspect of our academic and cultural mission.