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Directory of Staff, Faculty, and Administration DEPARTMENT EMAILS Administration info@rlnc.edu Admissions admissions@rlnc.edu Bookstore migizi.bookstore@rlnc.edu Counseling counseling@rlnc.edu Enrollment & Outreach recruitment@rlnc.edu Extension & Community Ed extension@rlnc.edu Financial Aid financial.aid@rlnc.edu Human Resources hr@rlnc.edu Information Technology IT@rlnc.edu Library library@rlnc.edu Registrar registrar@rlnc.edu Website website@rlnc.edu Dr. Jim Abbott Adjunct Faculty jim.abbott@rlnc.edu (701) 740-5967 Antonio Alvarez Maintenance - Minneapolis antonio.alvarez@rlnc.edu (763) 645-0612 Henry Baang Adjunct Faculty henry.baang@rlnc.edu (612) 293-5757 Sarah Barott Faculty - English sarah.barott@rlnc.edu (612) 587-2906 Linda Bedeau Director of Operations | Faculty linda.bedeau@rlnc.edu (218) 503-9808 Winona Boado Adjunct Faculty winona.boado@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2646 Lucas Bratvold Faculty - Anishinaabe Language & Culture lucas.bratvold@rlnc.edu (218) 380-7077 Sarah Butler Adjunct Faculty sarah.butcher@rlnc.edu (612) 208-7654 Barry Cloud Maintenance barry.cloud@rlnc.edu (218) 503-9805 Ronald Cloud Security - Minneapolis ronald.cloud@rlnc.edu (612) 238-1798 Lisa Conzemius Adjunct Faculty lisa.conzemius@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2183 Devin Crowe Innovation & Student Success Coordinator - Minneapolis devin.crowe@rlnc.edu (612) 517-3524 John Daniel Adjunct Faculty john.daniel@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2163 Spencer DeMars Faculty - Science and Environmental Studies spencer.demars@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2068 Alexis Desjarlait Assistant Women's Basketball Coach alexis.desjarlait@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2034 Janna Desjarlait Accounts Payable janna.desjarlait@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9043 Alison Driscoll Adjunct Faculty alison.driscoll@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2221 Joelle Drouillard Teaching Facilitator - Minneapolis joelle.drouillard@rlnc.edu (612) 263-6444 Kayla Duane Communications Director - Minneapolis kayla.duane@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1375 Dr. Bonnie Ekstrom Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences Program | Faculty bonnie.ekstrom@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9754 Devery Fairbanks Student Success Counselor | Faculty devery.fairbanks@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9814 Dr. Dennis Fisher Faculty - Anishinaabe Studies and History Dennis.fisher@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2801 Alyssa Fisher-Vizenor Teaching Facilitator - Minneapolis alyssa.fisher-vizenor@rlnc.edu (612) 208-7028 Jasmine Gonzalez Assistant Grant Writer jasmine.gonzalez@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9886 Cheryl Goodman Life Vision Coach - Minneapolis cheryl.goodman@rlnc.edu (612) 488-3637 Michelle Graves Adjunct Faculty michelle.graves@rlnc.edu (218) 203-5905 Bimwewe Graves-Daniel Faculty - Anishinaabe Language and Culture bimwewe.graves-daniel@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2218 Dr. Wendy Greenberg Director of Sponsored Programs and Research | Faculty wendy.greenberg@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9962 Krystal Harris Financial Aid Coordinator krystal.Harrris@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1492 Dustin Harris Men's Basketball Coach dustin.harris@rlnc.edu (218) 203-8051 Justin Heminger Admissions/Financial Aid Coordinator - Minneapolis justin.heminger@rlnc.edu (612) 517-1972 Dr. Thomas Hokanson Faculty - Social & Behavioral Sciences thomas.hokanson@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1162 Pamela Johns Adjunct Faculty pamela.johns@rlnc.edu (612) 208-8168 Eli Johnson Adjunct Faculty eli.johnson@rlnc.edu (612) 293-5199 Mitchell Johnson Faculty - Anishinaabe Language and Culture mitchell.johnson@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2542 Jeffrey Jones Faculty - Mathematics & Technology jeffrey.jones@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1489 Racheal Jorgenson IT Technician racheal.jorgenson@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2033 Floyd Jourdain Director of HR, Cultural Education, and Archives | Faculty floyd.jourdain@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1491 Karen Joy (DeJesus) Office Specialist - Minneapolis karen.joy@rlnc.edu (612) 488-5763 Alexander King Registrar alexander.king@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1495 Chief Dan King President dan.king@rlnc.edu (218) 209-0178 Nadine King Executive Director of Minneapolis Site nadine.bill@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2528 Nakeema King Teaching Facilitator - Minneapolis nakeema.king@rlnc.edu (612) 208-9683 Ryan King Facilities - Minneapolis ryan.king@rlnc.edu (612) 208-8780 Roxanne Lajeunesse Student Success Recruiter roxanne.lajeunesse@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2366 Tim Lajeunesse Women's Basketball Coach tim.lajeunesse@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2126 Charity Lartius Director of Finance charity.lartius@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2209 Dave Laurent Facilities Director - Minneapolis dave.laurent@rlnc.edu (612) 876-4140 Jedidiah Lyons Security/Maintenance - Minneapolis jedidiah.lyons@rlnc.edu (612) 208-8251 Stephanie Martin Faculty - English stephanie.martin@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2514 Amy Marty Adjunct Faculty amy.marty@rlnc.edu (612) 293-7183 Mark Maule Adjunct Faculty mark.maule@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2091 Rhonda Maxwell Executive Assistant to the President and HR Spec. rhonda.maxwell@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1354 David May Academic IT Support Technician david.may@rlnc.edu (218) 203-0874 Show More

Mission To provide excellent higher education that is grounded in the Ojibwe language and culture of the Red Lake Nation. Apply Request Info DONATE In the News Red Lake Nation College Awarded $1.9 Million for Expanded Internet Access Red Lake Nation College opens in Minneapolis, offering higher education and cultural connection Red Lake Nation College granted accreditation Migizi Times Newsletter - August 2024 RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE IS NOW ACCREDITED! Values At the RLNC, we use, follow, encourage, and support the 7 Ojibwe Values of: Dabasendizowin (Humility) ● Debwewin (Truth) ● Zoongide’iwin (Courage) Gwayakwaadiziwin (Honesty) ● Manaaji’idiwin (Respect) ● Zaagi’idiwin (Love) ● Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom) Red Lake Nation College (RLNC) -- A Great Place to Start! RLNC is a two-year tribal college located on the beautiful shores of Red Lake in Northern Minnesota. Its state-of-the-art facilities, combined with Ojibwe language and culture, and globally-relevant courses, offer a unique combination of Native innovation and tradition that prepares students of all backgrounds for the twenty-first century job market. RLNC is accredited with the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Red Lake Nation College Red Lake Campus 15480 Migizi Drive Red Lake, MN 56671 218-380-7100 Minneapolis Site 900 S 3rd St Minneapolis MN, 55415 612-470-1588 Accreditation Accessibility Campus Safety Campus Map Consumer Info Counseling Directory Diversity Employment Financial Aid Forms Library Student Success Report an Incident Title IX Policies Student Complaint Technology Apply Contact Us DONATE

Courses Courses numbered below 1000 are developmental courses, and do not count toward graduation or a degree and are not transferable to another institution. Courses numbered 1000-1999 are first-year courses. Students should try to select these classes in their first year of study, because these courses often provide the knowledge and skills necessary to complete courses that are more advanced. Courses numbered 2000-2999 are second-year courses. Some of the second-year courses may require the completion of 1000-level courses before enrollment. Recommended or required prerequisites are noted in the course descriptions. A.A. Program Overview A.A.S. Program Overview Course Codes Anishinaabe Studies, Humanities, and Fine Arts ANSH - Anishinaabe Studies EDUC - Education OJIB - Ojibwemowin Communications ENGL - English SPCH - Speech Electives ACCT - Accounting BADM - Business Administration & Management History and Social & Behavioral Sciences CRJS - Criminal Justice GEOG - Geography HIST - History HUSV - Human Services PHIL - Philosophy POLS - Political Science PSYC - Psychology SOCL - Sociology Mathematics MATH - Math Science and Environmental Studies BIOL - Biology CHEM - Chemistry PSCI - Physical Science Student Success CEXP - Career Explorations EPOR - Student Eportfolios FYEX - First Year Experience Technology TECH - Technology A ACCT 2000: Principles of Accounting ANSH 1100: Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies ANSH 1200: History of the Red Lake Nation ANSH 1300: Anishinaabe Nutrition and Fitness ANSH 1400: Anishinaabe Philosophy ANSH 1500: Anishinaabe Art ANSH 1510: Black Ash Basket Making ANSH 1600: Anishinaabe Music and Dance ANSH 2100: Anishinaabeg in Cinema and Popular Culture ANSH 2200: Anishinaabe Leadership ANSH 2300: Economics of Anishinaabe Nations ANSH 2400: Anishinaabe Psychology ANSH 2500: Anishinaabeg in Literature B BADM 1000: Introduction to Business BADM 1500: Principles of Management BIOL 1100: Introductory Biology BIOL 1200: Introductory Biology II BIOL 1800: Environmental Ethics BIOL 2100: Environmental Science BIOL 2200: Human Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2300-2500: Science Research Project I, II, III C CEXP 1100: Career Explorations CHEM 1100: General Chemistry COMM 1300: Public Speaking CRJS 1200: Criminal Justice and Society CRJS 2400: Juvenile Delinquency and Justice E EDUC 2000: Foundations of Education ENGL 0900: Writing and Reading Skills ENGL 0950: Writing and Reading Skills ENGL 1100: Composition ENGL 1200: Myths and Legends ENGL 1300: Writing for Professionals ENGL 2100: Creative Writing ENGL 2200: Literature and the Environment ENGL 2300: Argument and Exposition ENGL 2600: American Literature: The Industrial Revolution ENGL 2700: World Literature EPOR 2100: Student Eportfolios F FYEX 1150: First Year Experience G GEOG 2100: Cultural Geography H HIST 1100: Anishinaabe and U.S. History, 1830-Present HIST 1400: The American Past: Since 1877 HUSV 1100: Introduction to Human Services HUSV 1200: Case Management HUSV 1700: Drug Use and Abuse HUSV 2000: Crisis Intervention HUSV 2500: Family Dynamics HUSV 2800: Human Services Internship M MATH 0900: Algebra Skills MATH 1100: Math Reasoning MATH 1200: Environmental Math MATH 1500: College Algebra MATH 1700: Introductory Statistics MATH 2100: Discrete Mathematics MATH 2400: Calculus O OJIB 1100: Ojibwemowin I OJIB 1200: Ojibwemowin II OJIB 2100: Ojibwemowin III OJIB 2200: Ojibwemowin IV P PHIL 2100: Ethics POLS 1100: Introduction to American Politics POLS 2100: Treaty Law PSCI 1100: Physical Science PSCI 1200: Earth Science PSYC 1100: Introductory Psychology PSYC 1200: Developmental Psychology PSYC 2200: Abnormal Psychology PSYC 2400: Group Dynamics S SOCL 1100: Introductory Sociology SOCL 2100: Social Issues and Change SOCL 2200: Race and Gender Relations SOCL 2300: Understanding Hate SPCH 2100: Speech and Communications T TECH 0900: Computer Basics TECH 1100: Fundamentals of Technology and Digital Library TECH 1104: Fundamentals of Technology and Digital Literacy TECH 1200: Fundamentals of Web Design and App Development TECH 1300: Introduction to Computer Science TECH 2100: Digital Storytelling and Preservation

Admissions Apply Now Request Info Open Admissions Policy Red Lake Nation College has an open admissions policy. Any applicant who has earned a high school diploma or GED prior to admission may be admitted as a regular new student . Admissions Requirements: RLNC Admissions Application High School Diploma/GED or College Transcript Writing, math, and technology placement assessments Tribal Enrollment/Verification Form, if applicable (Tribal enrollment card or certification letter) Vaccination/Immunization Record Programs & Courses Learn More > Non-Degree Seeking & Elders Learn More > Post Secondary Enrollment (PSEO) Learn More > Transfer Students Learn More > Contact RLNC Admissions Rep Email

Academics Apply Request Info RLNC offers two-year degrees with globally-relevant courses that offer a unique combination of Native innovation and tradition that prepares students of all backgrounds for the twenty-first century job market. Academic Calendars Academic Catalog Academic Records Course Schedules Admissions Learn More > Programs & Courses Learn More > Non-Degree Seeking Learn More > Graduation Learn More > Assessment of Teaching & Learning Learn More >

Liberal Education, Associate in Arts The program is designed for students to receive an Associate in Arts Degree, Liberal Education. This Degree Program is a two-year course of study designed intentionally as an exploration of and exposure to many disciplines, development of a wide breadth of understanding of liberal education and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions. The Degree Program is centered and infused with culturally relevant material. It is the intention of this course of study to provide students with an exposure to the Ojibwe language and allow them the opportunity to understand Anishinaabe values and how these values can provide a foundation for lifelong learning and community involvement. The credits a student earns at Red Lake Nation College will transfer to colleges of the student’s choice, depending on transfer equivalency guidelines. Graduation Requirements A.A.S Program Overview Courses Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation. Use evidence to analyze logical connections and implicit assumptions in order to make decisions and effectively problem-solve. Apply problem-solving and/or modeling strategies to their surrounding environment. Engage in the use of technology to acquire information literacy. Increase students' knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking. Expand their knowledge of human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Communicate effectively with others in the community verbally or in writing. Engage with a sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to public life. Apply multiple perspectives and diverse ways of knowing to analyze, interpret, and problem solve. Demonstrate understanding of natural science principles, methods and scientific inquiry from a traditional Indigenous American knowledge perspective. Investigate the human condition by examining Indigenous and global social institutions. Demonstrate and understand the verbal and nonverbal skills reflecting history, culture and social issues in the lives of indigenous people.

Course Schedule Spring 2026 Fall 2025 Summer 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Summer 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Summer 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Fall 2020 Spring 2020

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Programs & Courses AA Program AAS Program Red Lake Nation College currently offers two associate degree programs, an A.A. in Liberal Education and an A.A.S. in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Both programs are structured to transfer to four-year institutions by completing general education requirements and meeting the goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) . Academic Catalog Learn More > Courses Learn More > Course Schedules Learn More >

Board of Regents Regular Board Meetings 2nd Thursday of Each Month 12 PM, RLNC Board Room Request Board Minutes Code of Ethics Oath of Office Board Notice Nomination Application Red Lake Nation College Board of Regents is an independent governing board that formulates policy and provides oversight and control of the College. It consists of eight voting members, two from each of the four voting districts of the Red Lake Indian Reservation. The annually elected RLNC Student Council President serves as the student representative and non-voting member of the Board. The Board holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at noon in the RLNC Board room. Charlys May Chairperson charlys.may@rlnc.edu RL Member Delwyn Holthusen Vice-Chairperson delwyn.holthusen@rlnc.edu RL Member Rachele Donnell Secretary rachele.donnell@rlnc.edu RL Member Dell Littlewind Treasurer dell.littlewind@rlnc.edu RL Member Donovan English Member donovan.english@rlnc.edu RL Member Thelma May Member thelma.may@rlnc.edu RL Member Jonathan Mountain Member jonathan.mountain@rlnc.edu RL Member Sharon Norris Member sharon.norris@rlnc.edu RL Member

Sponsored Programs The Sponsored Programs team is dedicated to supporting the RLNC community in its efforts to seek and obtain external funding to support research, training, and other activities. The team helps faculty and staff from proposal preparation and submission, to grant management. At the right are some of the types of funding and projects made possible by Sponsored Programs. Land-Grant Programs Learn More > Student Success Programs Learn More > STEM Programs Learn More > Arts & Traditional Practices Programs Learn More > Technology Support Programs Learn More > Library & Tribal Archives Programs Learn More >