Welcome to SGU
Mission Statement
Sinte Gleska University of the Sicangu Oyate builds a healthy, resilient tribal nation through Wolakota, self-determination, lifelong learning and visionary leadership.
Interim President
Dr. Margaret Ross
Dr. Margaret Ross, Wahcasawin, serves as Interim President of Sinte Gleska University. She is a citizen of the Oglala band and a descendant of the Sicangu band of the Titonwan and also descends from the Mdewakanton and Wahpekute Dakota. She brings a strong commitment to Indigenous education, nation-building, and culturally grounded leadership.
Vision & Values
Woksape - Wisdom
Woohitika - Bravery
Wacantognaka - Generosity
Wowacintanka - Fortitude
Wolakota
To act and behave with the ultimate respect, harmony, peace and friendship.
Administration
Administration
Dr. Margaret Ross
Interim President
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Cheryl Whirlwind Soldier
Vice President of General Administration
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Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
Bernadette Emery
Administrative Assistant to President
Vacant
Vice President of Tribal Nations & Community Development
Teddie Herman
Media Director
Dr. Richard Meyers
Executive Vice President
Patty Farmer
Academic Affairs
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Vijayakumar Chebrolu
Human Resources
Vacant
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Bobbie Young
Board of Regents Secretary
Academic Counseling
Deane Oliver
Academic Counselor-Recruitment & Matriculation | Interim Dean of Students
Marianne Left Hand Bull
Academic Counselor - Student Activities Coordinator
Arlyn Eastman
Academic Counselor - Recruitment & First Year Success
Business Office + Finance
Carole Gregg
CFO
Linnzi Colombe
Accounts Receivable/Travel
Alisa Bartlett
Grant Manager
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Michele Reifel-Gunhammer
Payroll Clerk
Brenda Farmer
Title III/Benefits & Fixed Assets Coordinator
Summer Zephier
Student Billing
Jennifer Greaves
Accounts Payable Manager
Emily Gassman
Accounts Payable Assistant
Bookstore
Marci Red Fish
Manager
Marlyce Long
Assistant
Campus Safety & Security
Bryan Waukazoo
Facilities & Maintenance Director/Security Director
Childcare
Jordan Delgarito
Title
Dean of Students
Deane Oliver
Interim Dean of Students
Development
Keiton Guess
Development Director
Damon Buckley
Communications Specialist
Stephan LaPointe
Institutional Research Assistant
Timmi Grablander
Website|Media Specialist
Facilities & Maintenance/Grounds
Bryan Waukazoo
Facilities & Maintenance Director/Security Director
Melvin Jordan
Facilities Maintenance/Grounds
Gavin Flory
Maintenance/Grounds
Felix Hock
Facilities, Maintenance, Multipurpose & Grounds
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Mark Rogers
Facilities Maintenance/Grounds
Certified Electrician
Patrick Red Fish
Facilities Maintenance/Grounds
Kaine Red Fish
Facilities Maintenance/Grounds
Richard Guerue
Facilities Maintenance/Grounds
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Wambli Witt
Facilities Maintenance/Grounds
Financial Aid
Midas Gunhammer
Financial Aid Director
Juanita Roubideaux
Administrative Assistant
Lesley Short Bull
Administrative Assistant
Tashina LaVallie
SFA Federal Compliance Officer
Food Service
Thomas Marshall
Head Cook
Sam Yellow Eagle
Cook
Human Resources
Vijayakumar Chebrolu
Human Resources Director
Media
Teddie Herman
Media Director
Kalion Knox
Media Technician
Timmi Grablander
Website|Media Specialist
Library
Diana Dillon
Interim
Director/Cataloger
Mike Dillon
Reference/Cataloger
Elsie Hollow Horn Bear
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Ken Wike
Interlibrary Loan, Newspapers & Mail
Property & Supply
Naomi Good Shield
Property & Supply
Sicangu Heritage Center
Kelli Brings Three Horses
Museum Curator/Director
Roger Crow Eagle Jr.
Database/Technology Manager
Transportation
David Blue Thunder
Van Driver
Tristan Rogers
Van Driver
James Starboy
Van Driver
Adult Basic Education/GED
ABE/GED Mission
Sherman Marshall
Director
Denise One Star
Asst. GED Examiner
Bernice Whiting
Tutor
Michael Brave Jr.
Tutor
Debbie Burnette
Tutor
Donald Leader Charge
Tutor
ABE/GED Gregory
Linda Boes
Tutor
ABE/GED White River
Wilma Janis
Tutor
Academic Departments
Arts & Sciences
Lisa Hoesing
Instructor/Dept.Chair
Jerry Lester
Math Instructor
Dr. Ann Krejci
Science Instructor
Kathleen Burnham
English/Speech Instructor
Jackson Furlong
Science Instructor
Alyce Neal
Admin Assistant
Jennifer Rodin
Math Instructor
Business Education
Maureece Heinert
Instructor/Dept.Chair
Dr. Alex Candor
Business Instructor
Tatewin Lamb
Admin Assistant
Developmental Studies
Dr. Holly Boomer
Instructor/Dept.Chair
Education
Aimee Schrader
Instructor/Dept.Chair
Dr. Daniel Koopman
Education Instructor
Ronald Kills Warrior
Education Instructor
Great Plains Art Institute
Ned Day
Instructor/Dept.Chair
Jared Jennings
Art Institute Instructor
Human Services
Dwayne Stenstrom Sr.
Instructor/Dept. Chair
Dr. Kathleen Jurich-Pipeboy
Human Services
Instructor
Elizabeth Kornely
Human Services
Instructor
Julia Cahill
Human Services
Instructor
Jacob Wike
Administrative Assistant
Institute of Technologies
Shannon Dubray
Director/Dept. Chair
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Tammie Foley
Institute of Technologies Instructor
Anthony Spotted Elk
Institute of Technologies Building Trades Instructor
Ryan Long Warrior
Administrative Assistant
Harvey (Jay) Herman Jr.
Institute of Technologies Welding Instructor
Matthew Gargan
IOT Additive Manufacturing Instructor
Lakota Studies
Royal Lost His Blanket-Stone Jr.
Instructor/Dept. Chair
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Sonny White Hat -Del Rio
Lakota Studies Instructor
B. Richard Moves Camp
Lakota Studies Instructor
Victor Douville
Professor Emeritus and Tribal Historian
Delmer Forgets Nothing
Lakota Studies Instructor
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Victor (Rocky) Makes Room For Them
Lakota Studies Instructor
Michael Spears
Lakota Studies Instructor
Nicholas Del Rio
Administration Assistant
Nursing
Laura Dunn
RN, MSN
Director of Nursing
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Layne Oliver
LPN, AAS
Tutor/Mentor​
Iverene Lunderman
RN, BSN
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Anglelynn Lowe
Administrative Assistant
Sharon Egleston
RN, BSN
Nursing Instructor​
Michelle Allen
RN, BSN
Nursing Instructor
Registrar
Jack Herman
Registrar
Amber Medearis
Assistant Registrar
Jenzabar
Nick Emery
Data Base Manager
Steven Star Boy
Jenzabar Technician
MIS/Technology
Dwayne Stenstrom Jr.
MIS Director
Kimm Cox
Computer Technician
Pauline Jackson
Computer Technician
Rich Keller
Network/System Administrator
Equine Therapy Ranch
Dave Valandra
Ranch Manager
Asa Amiotte
He Dog Elementary Horse Program
Tavish Bartlett
Mayda Bartlett Memorial Horse Program
Equity Program
Meddore Douville
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Greenhouse
Dr. Pat Williams
Greenhouse Director
Keshena One Star
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Institute of Tribal Lands & Community Development
Shawn Bordeaux
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Institute for Indigenous Teachings
Dr Jim Green
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New Beginnings
Shylee Brave
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Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi
Marlies White Hat
Director
Faith Bartholomew
Child and Family Therapist
Kateri Douville
Administrative Assistant
Brenda Peneaux
Therapist
Jaylynn Hawk
Wrap Around Care Coordinator
Carrie Bartlett
Technical Assistance Coordinator
Justin Baker
Lead Family Coordinator
Casandra Artichoker
Social Marketing Manager
Nancy LaPointe
Wrap Around Care Coordinator