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Sinte Gleska University of the Sicangu Oyate builds a healthy, resilient tribal nation through Wolakota, self-determination, lifelong learning and visionary leadership.

Phil Baird - Notice of Passing
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A member of the  Sinte Gleska University family said:  “We lost a Tribal College Warrior”.  The University announced that its Provost, Phil Baird, had begun his journey to be with our ancestors. Staff shared that they thought of Phil as having taken his last ride, and will be deeply missed by them.

A lifelong educator, Phil focused on helping young people navigate their education and championed tribal land restoration and agriculture including working with bison restoration. Phil understood that our prosperity as tribal people was tied to our ability to stay in relationship with the land. Besides education, Phil worked with cultural diversity, economic development, Tribal gaming, and student leadership. He held administrative positions with Sinte Gleska University in South Dakota and United Tribes Technical College in North Dakota.  

Phil served in national leadership positions, most notably with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Education Association, North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, and the South Dakota Indian Education Association.

As a young man, Phil competed as a saddle bronc rider at events throughout the northern Great Plains.  That started him on a lifelong journey as a rodeo historian and advocate.  He produced North Dakota’s Centennial Rodeo event at the 1989 North Dakota State Fair.  In 1990, he was named North Dakota’s Rodeo Man of the Year.  In 1995, he co-founded the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora, served as long-time president, and was inducted in 2016 with the Legacy award.

            Phil always focused on the needs of students. He was often seen talking with students, finding out about their lives, needs and dreams.   He supported everyone he worked with in a gentle and spiritual way. 

            Phil cherished his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren. He valued being a good relative and made friends wherever he went. He showed great dignity as he began his journey toward his final time as a human being. Friends who visited him during his last days shared that Phil offered encouragement and love to them and said “we will meet on the other side.” Toksa Ake, Phil.  See you later, friend.

                                              Arrangements for Phil’s farewell will be posted to the Sinte Gleska University web site.

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Accreditation and Sinte Gleska University – A Short History
Sinte Gleska University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC – formerly the North Central Association) since 1983. Because SGU is accredited, colleges and universities across the United States will review courses that students take at SGU and will consider them for transfer.
For more information, and to see the most recent correspondence from HLC to SGU, click on the HLC logo


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  • TIPI
  • Quick Links
  • News
  • Governance
    • South Dakota Social Studies Standards Response
  • Discover SGU
    • SGU Cares Act/Corona Info
    • Professional Licensure Disclosures:
    • Student Complaints
    • Contact
    • Map
    • President Bordeaux
    • Administration
    • Board of Regents
    • Board Minutes
    • Job Opportunities
    • Northern Plains Indian Art Market
    • Documents of Note
    • HLC Resource Room >
      • HLC/SGU FILE ACCESS
  • Student Life
    • Facts and Figures
    • Online Learning Support
    • New Student Info/Registration
    • Research Review Board >
      • Vertebrate Animal Research/Programs
    • 2023 Graduation Ceremony
    • 2023 Graduate Photos
    • Student Association
    • Literacy Center
    • Disability Services
    • Counseling Services
    • Child Care
    • Transportation
    • Security
    • Bookstore
    • Library
    • Web Mail
    • What You Can Do At SGU
    • Poll
    • Student Opportunities
    • After Graduation
  • Departments
    • Academics >
      • Arts & Sciences
      • Business
      • Education
      • Assessment of Student Learning
      • GP Art Institute
      • Human Services
      • Institute of Technologies
      • Nursing
      • Lakota Studies >
        • Lakota Studies Programs
        • Lakota Studies Faculty and Staff >
          • Staff Bios
      • Adult Basic Education
    • Registrar >
      • Registrar Office Information
      • Catalog
      • Academic Calendar & Class Schedule
      • Financial Aid
      • Student Billing
      • Admissions App
      • Student Handbook
      • Work Study Program
      • Jenzabar Log In
      • Transcripts
      • Student Netprice Calculator
      • Student Right To Know
      • President's List
    • Technology >
      • MIS Department Info
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    • SGU JICS
    • SGU Publishing >
      • Order
      • Songs & Dances Music
  • Staff
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    • Make A Difference
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    • Our Donors
    • STC Blog
    • Lakota Word Of The Week
    • Meet Some Students >
      • Rain Spotted Calf
      • Oskate Win One Star
      • Raven Whiting
      • Brandi Bettlyoun
      • Douglas Yellow Boy