College of the Muscogee Nation

Community college in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, US

College of the Muscogee Nation

Motto in English

| Preserving the Past, Cultivating Futures.[1]
Type| Public tribal community college
Established| 2004
President| Dr. Monte Randall
Dean| Mekko Tyner, Krystal Wind
Students| 127 men and 191 women (2016–2017 school year)[2]
Location|

Okmulgee

Oklahoma

United States

Campus| Rural
Affiliations| American Indian Higher Education Consortium[3]
Website| cmn.edu

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

## History

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It was established in 2004 by an act of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council. On 7 November 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.[4]

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

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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

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CMN offers general education and Tribal-specific courses.[8] 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. It is one of seven tribal colleges in the U.S. to offer a degree related to tribal administration.[9]

College of the Muscogee Nation

## Campus

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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

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1. ^ "FAQ." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 December 2010)
2. ^ "Consumer Information Guide" (PDF). College of the Muscogee Nation. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
3. ^ "AIHEC Welcomes Two New Tribal College Members: Ilisagvik College and College of the Muscogee Nation." Tribal College Journal. 2010 (retrieved 27 December 2010)
4. ^ "Muscogee Constitution (Annotated), Article XIII – [College of the Muscogee Nation Board of Regents]". CreekSupremeCourt.com. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
5. ^ "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.
6. ^ Gellman-Danley, Barbara. "Higher Learning Commission" (PDF). Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
7. ^ "College of the Muscogee Nation – Board of Regents". Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
8. ^ "Academics." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 December 2010)
9. ^ Ronquillo, John C. (March–April 2011). "American Indian Tribal Governance and Management: Public Administration Promise or Pretense?". Public Administration Review. 71 (2): 285–292. doi:10.1111/j.1540-6210.2011.02340.x. JSTOR 41061189. Retrieved 5 November 2021.

## External links

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* Official website

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