College of the Muscogee Nation
President Dr. Monte Randall | | |
Dean | Mekko Tyner, Krystal Wind | |
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Students | 127 men and 191 women (2016–2017 school year)[2] | |
Location | , , United States | |
Campus | Rural | |
Affiliations | American Indian Higher Education Consortium[3] | |
Website | cmn.edu |
College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is a
History
It was established in 2004 by an act of the
The college is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and was designated as a 1994 Land-Grant institution in the 2014 Farm Bill. As of November 2020, 90% of the faculty were reported to be "American Indian or Alaska Native" and 60% were reported as female.[5]
CMN was granted Initial Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission in November 2016. The accreditation was renewed 15 December 2020, with the next accreditation review scheduled for 2026–2027.[6]
Governance
The Board of Regents is the governing board of the College of the Muscogee Nation, guaranteed by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Constitution and in the College Charter. The CMN's governance consists of a five-member board of regents of Muscogee citizens who meet monthly.[7] Board members are nominated by the Principal Chief and approved by the National Council.
Academics
CMN offers general education and Tribal-specific courses.
Campus
The college is located on a 37-acre campus on Loop 56 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Included on campus is the educational and administrative facility, student housing, a Student Center, and cultural community garden.
References
- ^ "FAQ." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 December 2010)
- ^ "Consumer Information Guide" (PDF). College of the Muscogee Nation. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "AIHEC Welcomes Two New Tribal College Members: Ilisagvik College and College of the Muscogee Nation." Tribal College Journal. 2010 (retrieved 27 December 2010)
- ^ "Muscogee Constitution (Annotated), Article XIII – [College of the Muscogee Nation Board of Regents]". CreekSupremeCourt.com. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "Race, Ethnicity, and Gender of Full-Time Faculty Members at More Than 3,300 Institutions". The Chronicle of Higher Education. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Gellman-Danley, Barbara. "Higher Learning Commission" (PDF). Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "College of the Muscogee Nation – Board of Regents". Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ "Academics." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 December 2010)
- ^ Ronquillo, John C. (March–April 2011). "American Indian Tribal Governance and Management: Public Administration Promise or Pretense?". Public Administration Review. 71 (2): 285–292. Retrieved 5 November 2021.