Great Plains College is a publicly funded regional post-secondary institution serving western Saskatchewan through decentralized campuses and programming.
Great Plains College is a publicly funded post-secondary institution located at 129 2nd Avenue NE, Swift Current, SK. Its stated mission is to build and enrich careers, partnerships and communities through education. The college focuses on meeting the needs of learners, employers and communities in western Saskatchewan, and it provides educational services in Treaty 4 and 6 Territories and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People. Its stated values are accessibility, excellence, collaboration, responsiveness, diversity, wellness and sustainability.
Across its locations, the college offers post-secondary certificate, diploma and degree programs, university courses, safety training, Adult Basic Education and English language training. Many programs include a practicum component that gives students real-world experiences and connects them directly to industry. Inside the classroom, the college offers small class sizes, excellent student supports, and programs connected to workforce demand.
The decentralized campuses are located in Kindersley, Swift Current and Warman, with additional programming in Biggar, Maple Creek and Martensville. Facilities listed include student residence on Sidney Street East, a shared residence kitchen, a campus cafeteria, residence laundry with washer and dryer, residence Wi-Fi internet, residence parking, and a student health and dental plan through myWellness.
Great Plains College was the first regional college in Saskatchewan to introduce a health and dental plan for its students. The college has achieved full Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) grant eligibility status. Its scholarship program is described as a model for other institutions, having fostered community engagement and investment through external donations and sponsorships.