NASX 492-002 Independent Study

Spring semesters: in-person

3 credits, undergraduate level-400

Instructor: Lisa Perry

Course Description

The course is intended for students who are planning and operating the annual American Indian Council contest pow-wow at Montana State University. The course will allow students to critically think through leadership skills, complete committee work and participate in AIC events taking place during the spring term. Hours vary between required time in class, required meeting times on the outside of class and work based hours including; planning, fundraising, developing, and operating the pow-wow. Students will report progress on a weekly basis. Students are expected to fulfill all commitments during pow-wow weekend and document the event via their pow-wow course binders.

Instructor

Lisa Perry

Lisa Perry is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and descendant of the Arapaho Nation, with both tribes residing on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Ms. Perry was raised in the small town of Fort Washakie, Wyoming. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Renewable Resources from the University of Wyoming in 2006 and her Master of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University in 2012. Lisa is currently enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling graduate program at MSU with the goal of becoming a licensed & practicing counselor. Ms. Perry has been employed in various capacities at Montana State University since 2013. She is currently the Director of the AI/AN Student Success and Advisor to the American Indian Council. These capacities have given her the direct ability to support the American Indian student body while promoting culture, mental wellness, and education to the community. In her spare time, she loves to bead, watch various sporting events, and spend time with friends, family, and her two dogs. 

Tuition and Fees

If you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Tuition and Fee table below:

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How to Register

You must be accepted as a student to Montana State University to take this course. Learn how to apply.

Students register for courses via MSU's online registration system, MyInfo.

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For course information: Please contact Erika Ross at [email protected].