The Administration

Krista Lauritzen  is the Administrative Director. She is from Two Harbors, Minnesota and a graduate of Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. While in college she participated in an exchange program at the University of Trondheim and is committed to helping students to study abroad!

Siv Lønningdal  is the Office & Accounting Manager. She is from Os in the western part of Norway, but has lived in the area since 1974. She is likely the first person you will meet when entering ACN. She handles the financials of the school such as student tuition payments. 

Becky Norvang  is the International Student Advisor. She is from Lennox, South Dakota and is a graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Becky had a life-changing opportunity to study one year at the University of Oslo and is now dedicated to helping students have the same amazing opportunity to study abroad.

Mari Bøe  is the Project Planner/Student Activities Coordinator. She is originally from Moss but has lived in the United States for a total of 13 years. Mari is a former ACN student and she completed her bachelor's degree at the University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks.

Colin Solaas  is the Resident Assistant at the on-campus dorms. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and is nearly finished with his Masters of Business Administration there. He started his college education at ACN in 1999 and has taught accounting classes here.

Board of Directors

The ACN Board of Directors is comprised of members with varied backgrounds. They see the potential for the future and work to ensure that ACN continues to thrive. They are involved with their communities and believe in the educational philosophy and goals of ACN.