Dr. Monte Randall is Muscogee (Creek) from the Apekv-Tvlledegv Tribal Town and Deer Clan. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of Haskell Indian Nations University, the University of Oklahoma, and Oral Roberts University, where he received a doctorate in educational leadership.
Dr. Randall’s research interest focuses on Native American culture, problem-solving abilities, and leadership. His dissertation correlated the significance of cultural learning in overcoming the impacts of historical trauma of Native American students. Dr. Randall is the fifth president at the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN). He has worked extensively at CMN as the dean of academic affairs, dean of student affairs, and tribal services instructor. While at CMN, Dr. Randall developed the federal financial aid policies, Office of Student Affairs, and a student learning assessment plan, and he contributed to CMN’s accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission.
Dr. Randall is a Mellon and Aspen Fellow and Carnegie Foundation commissioner. He is a contributor to the Tribal College Journal and volunteers as a community leader with Glenpool Public Schools, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Dr. Randall regularly presents topics relating to Native American education, culture, and leadership within the community.
Education:
Doctor of Education | Oral Roberts University
Master of Arts in Native American Studies | The University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Haskell Indian Nations University
Past Experience:
President | College of the Muscogee Nation
Secretary of Education and Training | Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Dean of Academic Affairs | College of the Muscogee Nation
Adjunct Associate Professor | Oral Roberts University
Dean of Student Affairs | College of the Muscogee Nation
How has education changed your life/your family?
I was raised in low-income, rural community in a household that understood the value of education. My parents attended Haskell Institute and received technical certificates. However, we did not have the means for me to attend college nor did I feel prepared after graduating high school. I served four years in the military and then began my long career as a college student. Fortunately, I was supported by federal financial aid, G.I. Bill, American Indian College Fund, and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. As an under resourced, under prepared, first-generation college student, higher education propelled me to a successful career and has compelled me to become an advocate.
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