College of the Muscogee Nation
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Motto in English | Preserving the Past, Cultivating Futures.[1] |
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| Type | Tribal College |
| Established | 2004 |
| President | Robert Bible |
| Dean | Monte Randall, Krystal Wind |
| Students | 491[1] |
| Location | Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | American Indian Higher Education Consortium[2] |
| Website | College of the Muscogee Nation |
College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is a public two-year American Indian tribal college, located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the capital of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
History
It was established in 2004 by an act of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council.
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 that meet monthly.[3] Board members are nominated by the Principal Chief and approved by the National Council.
Programs
The college is member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and offers associate degrees in Native American Studies, tribal services, gaming, and police science, as well as certificate programs in gaming and Mvskoke language.[4]
The CMN offers general education and Tribal-specific courses. CMN students pursue associate degrees in:
- Gaming – study of Tribal gaming, American Indian gaming regulations, and managerial techniques of gaming operations for employment in Tribal gaming.
- Tribal Services – study of Indian land issues, project management, and grant writing, preparing for employment in Tribal government
- Police Science – study of Tribal law, Tribal courts, and the complexities of federal Indian law for employment in Tribal law enforcement
- Native American Studies with specializations in Mvskoke studies and Mvskoke language.
CMN students pursue certificate programs in:
- Mvskoke Language, and
- Gaming.
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 2 "FAQ." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 Dec 2010)
- ↑ "AIHEC Welcomes Two New Tribal College Members: Ilisagvik College and College of the Muscogee Nation." Tribal College Journal. 2010 (retrieved 27 Dec 2010)
- ↑ "College of the Muscogee Nation – Board of Regents". www.mvsktc.org. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
- ↑ "Academics." College of the Muscogee Nation. (retrieved 27 Dec 2010)
External links
- College of the Muscogee Nation, official website
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, official website
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