College of the Muscogee Nation

College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is a public tribal college in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the capital of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

College of the Muscogee Nation
Motto in English
Preserving the Past, Cultivating Futures.[1]
TypeTribal College
Established2004
PresidentRobert Bible
DeanMonte Randall, Krystal Wind
Students127 men and 191 women (2016-2017 school year)[2]
Location
Okmulgee
,
Oklahoma
,
United States
CampusRural
AffiliationsAmerican Indian Higher Education Consortium[3]
WebsiteCollege of the Muscogee Nation

History

It was established in 2004 by an act of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council. On November 7, 2009 Muscogee (Creek) citizens voted in support of the College of the Muscogee Nation becoming a constitutional college. Passage of the referendum resulted in the College Board of Regents becoming Article XIII in the Constitution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

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.

CMN was granted Initial Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission in November, 2016. A comprehensive evaluation is scheduled for September of 2020.[4]

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.[5] Board members are nominated by the Principal Chief and approved by the National Council.

Academics

CMN offers general education and Tribal-specific courses.[6] CMN students can earn associate degrees or certificates in programs that focus on needs or interests of the Muscogee Nation, including Mvskoke studies and the Mvskoke language.

College of the Muscogee Nation

Campus

The college is located on a 32-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
  1. "FAQ." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 Dec 2010)
  2. "Consumer Information Guide" (PDF). College of the Muscogee Nation. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  3. "AIHEC Welcomes Two New Tribal College Members: Ilisagvik College and College of the Muscogee Nation." Tribal College Journal. 2010 (retrieved 27 Dec 2010)
  4. "Statement of Accreditation Status, College of the Muscogee Nation". Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  5. "College of the Muscogee Nation – Board of Regents". www.mvsktc.org. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  6. "Academics." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 Dec 2010)

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