Cheers to our recent staff hires and promotions

(Lac Courte Oreilles, July 23, 2024) – We welcomed and celebrated several new hires and staff promotions in the past few months at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.

Danielle Carley, previously Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Work Based Learning Program Director, is now the Dean of Students. 

Jeromy Cowell joined the team as Farm Director, and he will be working alongside the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department.  

Todd Van Deslunt was previously the Peer Mentor Advisor/Writing Lab Coordinator and is now Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Work Based Learning Program Director.

Brandy Lonetree-White was previously Director of Records & Registration and is now Registrar.

Kristy Phillips, previously Native American Studies Faculty, is now the Education Department Director.

Jodee Smith joined the team as Dean of Careers & Technical Education (CTE).

Ashley Stone joined the team as the new Bad River Outreach Site Coordinator & TRiO/SS Success Coach.

Dr. Odawa White, previously Dean of Institutional Research & Registrar, is now Chief Academic Officer (CAO).

“Each of these individuals have demonstrated exceptional loyalty to the University mission and exceptional leadership skills within their department and field. Their promotions are well-earned. What they have done and what they continue to do for the University and our neighboring communities is hopefully just the start of a long series of great contributions,” President Russell Swagger said.