College Directory

Wellstone Building

218–936–5610 phone or 218–936–5614 fax

Bass, George, Finance Assistant, Manjargo

• B.S. in progress Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Finance
• E-mail address
• Extension 306

Gitigaanens (Judy Fairbanks ), Development Office Grant Writer, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• U of M Twin Cities Campus
• E-mail address
• Extension 308

McArthur, Deborah, Title III Director, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• M.Ed., University of Minnesota–Duluth
• Management Development Program Graduate, Harvard
• B.B.A., Accounting, University of Alaska-Anchorage
• E-mail address
• Extension 309

Warren, Denise, Chief Business Officer, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• B.S., Business Management, University of Mary, Bismark
• A.A.S., Fergus Fall Community College/Detroit Lakes Technical College
• E-mail address
• Extension 311

Extension Office

218–936–5615 phone

Dahlberg, Steve, Director of Extension, Saami

• Ph.D., Meteorology, Texas A&M University
• M.S., Natural Resource Management, North Dakota State University
• B.A., Mathematics, Concordia College
• E-mail address
• Extension 312

Ozhaawashkoo-dewe'iganikwe (Stephanie Williams ), Extension Coordinator, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• Undergraduate, White Earth Tribal and Community College
• E-mail address
• Extension 313
  

Larson, JoAnn, Writing Tutor

• M.S., Counseling, California State University-Hayward
• B.S., Psychology, University of North Dakota
• Extension 108

Gaa-tazhi-bazigwiitamagowiziyang

218–935–0417 phone or 218–935–0708 fax

Bakka, Jean, Student Services, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• M.S., Counseling, University of Wisconsin–Superior
• B.S., Bemidji State University
• E-mail address
• Extension 113

Bishop, Sue, ABE Coordinator, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• E-Mail address
• Extension 102

Bishop, Vernon, Computer Technician, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• E-Mail address
• Extension 111

Branden, Karen, Adjunct Faculty

• Ph.D., Sociology, South Dakota State University
• M.S., North Dakota State University
• B.A., Minnesota State University-Moorhead

Chi-binesiikwe (Karen Goulet ), Faculty, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• M.Ed. in progress, University of Minnesota-Duluth
• M.F.A., Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• B.A., Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
• Email address
• Extension 104

Cole, Layna, Adjunct Faculty

• Ph.D., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
• M.S., St. Cloud State University
• B.A., Bemidjii State University

Dahlberg, Steve, Science Faculty, Saami

• Ph.D., Meteorology, Texas A&M University
• M.S., Natural Resource Management, North Dakota State University
• B.A., Mathematics, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
• E-Mail address
• Extension 312

DeGroat, David, Faculty, Oneida

• J.D., Williams and Mitchell Law School
• M.S. in progress, History, American Public University
• B.S., Criminal Justice, Minnesota State University-Moorhead
• E-mail address
• Extension 115

Zaagaatekwe (Nyleta Belgarde ), Academic and Student Services Dean, Mikinaakwajiwing Ojibwe

• M.Ed., Gifted Education, Oklahoma City University
• B.A., Educational Anthropology, Stanford University
• Management Development Program Graduate, Harvard University
• E-mail address
• Extension 112

Estey, Clyde Jr, Adjunct Faculty, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• Local Artisan, Black Ash Basketry

Hoagland, David (Earl), Adjunct Faculty, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• Local Artisans, Birch bark and quill

Jentz, Jeff, English Faculty

• M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Arkansas
• M.A., English Literature, University of North Dakota
• B.A., English, University of North Dakota
• E-Mail address
• Extension 105

Ma'iingan (Andrew Favorite ), Faculty, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• Native American Studies Expertise,
• M.A., Educational Psychology, University of St. Thomas
• B.A., Education/Teaching, College of St. Thomas
• E-Mail address
• Extension 106

Migiziins (Alex DeCoteau), Adjunct Faculty, Mikinaakwajiwing Ojibwe

• B.A., in progress, Elementary Education-University of Minnesota-Duluth
• E-mail address
• Extension 150

Ristau, Holly, Library Director

• M.S., Mankato State University, Library Media
• B.S., Mankato State University, Elementary Ed
• E-mail
• Extension 101

Seymour, Claudia, Library Technician

• B.A., English, Minnesota State University–Moorhead
• Minor and Certification in Library Media- Valley City State University
• E-mail address
• Extension 101

Waagosh-bimibatoo (Frank Stech ), Adjunct Faculty, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• Local Drum Chief

Zhaawanongikwe (Leah Prussia), Faculty, Ojibwe

• M.S.W. Social Work, University of North Dakota
• B.A., Psychology, Minnesota State University–Moorhead
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Extension 110

 

Waadookoodaading Student Success Center

218–936–5731 phone or 218–936–5736 fax

Aazhawaakibiikwe (Olson, Melissa), Admissions Officer, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• A.A.S., White Earth Tribal and Community College
• A.A., Minnesota State University Moorhead
• E-mail
• Extension 303

Bjerk, Anna , Finance Assistant

• E-mail
• Extension 305

King, Emma, Title III Outreach, Retention and Tutoring Coordinator, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• E-mail
• Extension 302

Mitigomizh (Debra Bakken ), Registrar/Admissions, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, White Earth Tribal and Community College
• E-mail
• Extension 301

Stone, Doreen, Financial Aid Director, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• A.A.S., Haskell Indian Junior College
• Undergraduate at Minnesota State University, Moorhead
• E-mail
• Extension 304

Education – Gigikinoo'imaagejig   "The Ones Who Teach"

218-936-5043 phone or 218-936-5051 Fax

Susan Ninham (Project Director)

• (218)936-5043
  
• E-mail
• Extension 316
  

Tammy Bellanger (Project Advisor)

• 218-936-5043
• E-mail
• Extension 213 
  

Nursing -   "The Ones who Care for Others"

218-936-5775 phone

Jeanne McDougall, Nursing Student Retention Specialist, Gaawaabaabiganikaag Ojibwe

• phone: 218-936-5775
• E-mail
  

Address: Nursing Education Building
P.O. Box 478
Mahnomen, MN 56557