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Business Administration Department (Academic)

Julie Johnson, M.B.A., Business Department Chair, Phone
Joanne "Susie" White Thunder, Ed.D., Instructor, Phone
Ahmed Al-Asfour, M.B.A., Instructor, Phone
Doug Noyes, Instructor, Phone
Shawn Reinhart, B.S., Instructor, Phone
Pan Houston, B.S., Instructor, Phone

Vision Statement

Individuals are able to reach their maximum potential and are prepared to lead full and productive lives in the 21st century through an education at Oglala Lakota College Business Department that ensures:

  • Education excellence, equity, and high expectations for every individual
  • A highly effective instructor in every classroom
  • A supportive learning environment
  • Partnerships among educators, parents, family, business, and the community that support high academic achievement and opportunity for all individuals

Mission Statement

Oglala Lakota College Business Department will provide the breadth of business education necessary for individuals to be successful within their communities while maintaining wolakolkiciyapi. It is the department's mission to:

  • Ensure that high expectations are maintained for all students
  • Develop a long-term vision and maintain an ongoing five-year plan to ensure the steady progress of all students to reach their full potential
  • Build support for higher education on the Pine Ridge Reservation through regular communication with the educators, parents, family, business, and the community
  • Build business relationships with entities on the Pine Ridge Reservation

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Degree Offerings

BS in Business Administration

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