College of Menominee Nation

College of Menominee Nation
College of Menominee Nation
Established	1993
Type	Private Tribal-based Community College Tribal College
Principal	Dr. Verna Fowler
Students	371
Undergraduates	available
Location	PO Box 1179 Keshena & Oneida., WisconsinUSA
Campus	Reservation N 172 Hwy 47/55 P.O. Box 1179
Affiliations	American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Website	Official site

The College of Menominee Nation (abbreviated CMN) is one of 34 tribal-based community colleges in the United States. Administered by the Menominee Nation, the college's main campus is in Keshena, Wisconsin; another is in Oneida. It is one of two tribal colleges in Wisconsin.

History

The college was chartered by the Menominee Tribal Legislature in 1993 and began offering classes in the 1993 Spring semester. The College of Menominee Nation was granted full accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools on August 7, 1998. It is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).

Mission * Vision

CMN's mission is:

• to serve Menominee and surrounding residents in northeastern Wisconsin.
• to provide opportunities in higher education infused with American Indian culture
• to prepare students for careers and advanced studies in a multicultural world.

Campus

CMN's main campus is on the southern border of the Menominee Indian Reservation. CMN has a second campus in Green Bay, WI which serves students from the Oneida Nation.

Degrees/certificates

As of August 2006, the college offered 19 degrees and certificates, some of which are part of articulation agreements with Wisconsin colleges to allow credit transfers.

2004 enrollment statistics

• 371 students
• 72% Female / 28% Male
• 71% American Indian or Alaskan Native

Images

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  Pedestrian mall

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  Sign

External links

• College website
• College history
• Photograph
• Bureau of Indian Education National Directory