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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

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 Lucy Bowman Graphic Designer - Minneapolis Site lucy.bowman@rlnc.edu (612) 293-7586 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 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 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 Faculty devery.fairbanks@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9814 Ronda Gilge Business Office Specialist ronda.gilge@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2149 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 Student Engagement Coordinator & Director of Dance - 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 Charity Lartius Director of Finance charity.lartius@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2209 Jedidiah Lyons 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 Summer May Teaching Facilitator - Minneapolis summer.may@rlnc.edu (612) 238-1803 Yuan Miao Grant Accountant | Payroll yuan.miao@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1176 Jesse Miller Maintenance jesse.miller@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2232 Dr. Shahram Missaghi Adjunct Faculty shahram.missaghi@rlnc.edu (612) 587-2828 Show More

Consumer Information All institutions participating in federal financial aid programs must provide required consumer information to enrolled and prospective students as well as current and prospective employees. Where applicable, each section lists specific locations where additional information is available. Paper copies are also available upon request. Institutional and Student Information Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities Academic Programs Transfer of Credit Articulation Agreements (Memorandums of Understanding) Copyright Infringement/File Sharing School and Program Accreditation Voter Registration Forms Constitution Day Privacy of Student Records (FERPA) Financial Information Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information Student Financial Aid Information Cost of Attendance Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal and Return to Title IV Financial Aid Net Price Calculator Textbook Information Disbursement for Books and Supplies HEERF Reporting 10/8/21 Student Outcomes College Navigator Student Body Diversity Graduation Rates Transfer Rates Retention Rates Placement in Employment Job Placement Rates Health and Safety Vaccinations Policy Notice of Federal Student Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs Security Report Awareness Programs Prevention Programs Disciplinary Actions Athletics Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act

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 >

Student Government 24-25 Student Government President: Riley Roy VP: Gracelyn Seikas Treasurer: Alyssa Fisher-Vizenor Secretary: Tracy Lussier Directors: Liz White, Delicia Roy, Roxanne Lajeunesse, Tierra Cook. The Student Government is composed of eight student representatives from the student body. RLNC student members, through annual elections, select students to serve on the Student Government. It is the responsibility of the Student Government to conduct business according to its approved By-laws. 2024-25 RLNC Student Government Members Student Government Officers consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Membership is open to any student at RLNC. Students are encouraged to meet the Student Government's monthly meetings. Student Government Responsibilities To engage in and/or coordinate activities necessary for the purpose of advocating and supporting endeavors by the Student Members or by the RLNC, providing that such endeavors focus on promoting quality in American Indian Higher Education. To conduct regular and special business meetings of the Student Governmentas may be deemed necessary to fulfill the purpose and responsibilities of the organization. To inform all constituents of the Student Government of all pertinent business actions and organizational activities of the Student Government. To communicate student concerns to Administration. To develop a yearly budget and allocate student fee. This organization does not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, race, religion, creed or sexual orientation. Please contact Student Services for more information.

Faculty Senate (Gaa-Biminizha'igewaad) The Red Lake Nation College Faculty Senate is responsible for representing faculty interests through shared governance with RLNC administration. The Faculty Senate is responsible for exercising its authority in ensuring that academic freedom is encouraged and protected, and for acting as a guiding body to oversee curriculum that promotes student learning through rigorous course of study. The Faculty Senate is responsible for proposing, evaluating, and advising on actions or policies that support the mission of Red Lake Nation College to provide quality education that is grounded in the Ojibwe language and culture of the Red Lake Nation. All full-time and adjunct faculty are members of the Faculty Senate. For faculty names and biographies, please refer to our Directory. To request archived meeting minutes and agendas, please contact us at 218-380-7100 or info@rlnc.edu . Governance Home Page Organizational Chart Board of Regents Committees

Migizi Basketball Migizi Basketball Men's Head Coach: Dustin Harris dustin.harris@rlnc.edu Women's Head Coach: Tim Lajeunesse tim.lajeunesse@rlnc.edu Assistant Women's Coach: Alexis Desjarlait alexis.desjarlait@rlnc.edu Athletic Director: Floyd "Buck" Jourdain floyd.jourdain@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1491 Home Court: Red Lake Humanities Center 23990 State Hwy 1 Red Lake, MN 56671

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Academic Records The Registrar's Office is responsible for maintaining information regarding students’ academic progress at RLNC, including grade reports and permanent academic records. The Registrar's Office also collects and maintains current and accurate student information, such as tribal enrollment status, address, program of study, and names of academic advisor(s). This information is required by the federal government for determination of funding, so any changes of personal data, such as change of address, change of program, or change of advisor, should be reported to the Registrar’s Office. RLNC requires a written authorization (FERPA Release of Information Form linked at right) signed by the student, before releasing information such as student grades, transcripts, and other data, in compliance with the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), which governs the privacy of student records. Directory-type information/data, however, may be given to any inquirer without written authorization from the student. This includes the following: Student Name Local address and telephone number Permanent address and telephone number E-mail address Place of birth Major field of study Dates of attendance and of program completion Full- or part-time enrollment status Year in school (class) Diplomas/certificates awarded Scholastic honors and awards received Other educational institutions attended Visual image Students may request that any or all of this information remain confidential by completing a FERPA Non-Disclosure Request Form (use link at right) and returning it to the Registrar's Office. Directory Info Request Form Online Form > FERPA Release of Info Form Open Form > FERPA Non-Disclosure Request Form Open Form > Transcript Request Online Request > Transcript Requests You may request a transcript s using the link above. No fee is charged for RLNC college transcripts. Red Lake Nation College does not hold official transcripts when students have a financial obligation or debt to the institution. Academic transcripts will reflect the following: Record of all RLNC courses completed or attempted, grades earned, term and cumulative GPAs The name of any other college(s) attended and a record of transfer credits from each Notation of Red Lake Nation College degree earned

Scholarships & Grants Use the links below to help find scholarships today! Both Native and non-Native students may be eligible for scholarships at Red Lake Nation College. Stop by Student Success if you need help! Paying for College Home Apply for Financial Aid Work Study Policies Tools Federal Pell Grant Description: Grant program (portable) Application: Complete FAFSA annually Annual Amount: $5960 maximum per academic year. Lifetime eligibility a maximum of 12 full time semesters Eligibility: Based on need Deadline: Check FAFSA website and/or Financial Aid Office for deadlines Visit the Website MN Indian Scholarship Description: Provides postsecondary financial assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students who are of one-fourth or more Indian ancestry and demonstrate financial need for an award Application: Complete online application Annual Amount: $4000 Eligibility: 1/4 or more American Indian ancestry. MN Resident. Qualify for either Pell or MN State Grant Deadline: July 1st Visit the Website Rose Marweg Scholarship Description: The Red Lake Nation College Student Council established the Rose Marweg Scholarship to honor the memory of Rose Marweg, who was a dedicated student, mother, and community member. Application: Apply online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R67QNSJ Annual Amount: Varies depending on available funds and fundraisers throughout the academic year Eligibility: Must be a full-time student (at least 12 credits). Must have good attendance. Completed one semester of college. Minimum of 3.00 GPA (grade point average) per semester. Must have participated or volunteered service in college events such as Earth Day, etc. Essay on what your plans are after graduation, maximum of 500 words. Deadline: May 1st Blandin Foundation Description: Private Scholarship Application: On January 1 new applications posted online www.blandinfoundation.org Annual Amount: $1000-$4000 Eligibility: Students who attend high school in the Itasca County Area (includes homeschooled students) Under the age of 25. Must be enrolled at least 1/2 time; award is prorated for enrollment at 1/4 or 1/2 time Deadline: May 1st Visit the Website Click Here to Download Scholarship App Veterans Affairs Benefits Description: Applying for your VA education benefits can be done in just a few steps: Apply online today if you know which benefit you want to use. Visit your nearest VA regional office to apply in person. Consult with the VA Certifying Official—who is usually in the Registrar’s or Financial Aid office—at the school of your choice. This official has application forms and can help you apply. Call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to have the application mailed to you. After you apply, use VA’s interactive map to find out how quickly your regional office is processing education claims. Your education benefits are processed at one of three specialized regional claims processing centers in Buffalo, NY; Muskogee, OK; and St. Louis, MO. Application: Apply online at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply-for-education-benefits/#modal Visit the Website American Indian College Fund Description: Grant Programs; Tribal College General Scholarship Application: Online application at: www.collegefund.org General fund deadlines are outlined by the school and vary Annual Amount: Varies - no minimum or maximum Eligibility: Native American enrolled or descendant. Must be making SAP Special Grant Program Deadline: Online applications for the Full Circle Scholarships are accepted January 1 - May 31. Applications submitted after May 31 will only be considered if additional funds become available. RLNC will post deadlines each term for the in-house scholarships. Visit the Website Tribal Scholarships Description: Varies Application: Contact Tribal Education Office. Bois Forte: Scholarship Application Fon Du Lac: Scholarship Application Grand Portage: Scholarship Application Leech Lake: Scholarship Application Mille Lacs: Scholarship Application Red Lake: Scholarship Packet White Earth: Scholarship Application Annual Amount: Dependent upon funding Eligibility: Must be enrolled in the tribe. Must be enrolled in an accredited college in an eligible program. Must apply for all financial aid including MN Indian Scholarship Program. Deadline: Varies - Contact Tribal Education Office for specific deadlines.

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