The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) is one of 34 tribal community colleges in the United States. Chartered by the Menominee Nation, the college's main campus is in Keshena, Wisconsin; another is in Green Bay, on the reservation of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. 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 in Wisconsin. CMN has a second campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which serves students from the Oneida Nation.
Degrees/certificates
As of August 2014, the college offered 25 degrees and certificates, some of which are part of articulation agreements with Wisconsin colleges to allow credit transfers.
2013-2014 enrollment statistics
- 661 students
- 72% Female / 28% Male
- 63% American Indian or Alaskan Native
Images
References
External links
- College website
- College history
- Photograph
- Bureau of Indian Education National Directory