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As a Land Grant institution of higher education chartered by the Menominee People,
the College of Menominee Nation infuses learning with American Indian culture and prepares students for leadership, careers, and advanced studies in a multicultural world. The College commits to research and promotion, perpetuation, and nurturance of American Indian language and scholarship. We encourage you to investigate and choose one of our eighteen available programs to forge your own path.

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The College of Menominee Nation strives to be a place for both Native and non-Native students, staff, and faculty alike to learn, grow, and collaborate in an environment befitting and exemplifying of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to providing a space that reflects these ideals and builds upon them in a sustainable, enriching fashion, and we look forward to your involvement in these efforts.

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Weather Delay Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Good Morning CMN:

Due to the inclement weather, CMN Campuses will open at 12:00pm, Noon today, Thursday January 19.

Please exercise caution when traveling.

College of Menominee Nation Signs Another Articulation Agreement with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michaela Welch, mwelch@menominee.edu

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College of Menominee Nation Signs Another Articulation Agreement with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

NWTC Students with Two-Year Degree Can Transfer Seamlessly

The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) signed another articulation agreement on Friday, December 16, 2022. The purpose of this agreement is to prepare students to enter baccalaureate programs with a junior status at the CMN after receiving the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree from NWTC.

NWTC students will be guaranteed admission to CMN as a transfer student with junior status, having all their general education requirements met, if they have fulfilled the following requirements: completed the Declaration of Intent prior to completing 30 credits through NWTC’s Liberal Arts Transfer AA or AS program, completed the credits needed for junior standing and completed the Liberal Arts Transfer AA or AS degree, met with an assigned academic advisor at least once per semester while enrolled, and earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the term prior to transferring to the Liberal Arts Transfer AA or AS program.

College of Menominee Nation President Chris Caldwell stated, "The development of this agreement is representative of the Menominee approach to partnering with others who have the best interests of the next generations in mind. I commend CMN and NWTC staff for working together to make this happen. This agreement creates opportunities not only for the Menominee People, but also any NWTC student interested in learning from the Menominee approach to education and sustainability. I look forward to our continued partnership with NWTC and for opportunities with the rest of our fellow educational institutions in this region."

CMN Chief Academic Officer, Geraldine Sanapaw, added, “This partnership with NWTC documents a clear path from their associate programs to our bachelor programs. This partnership makes it easier for students to transfer schools and know that credits will be accepted.”

With this articulation agreement, CMN and NWTC seek to close the attainment gap by expanding and maximizing access to postsecondary education in the NWTC District and better serve residents who already are seeking a transfer degree. It is believed that the partnership between the two colleges will further improve attainment rates within Northeast Wisconsin, resulting in a more educated workforce.

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The College of Menominee Nation is an accredited tribal college with 18 programs of study, ranging from technical diplomas to baccalaureate degrees. CMN has two campuses with locations in Keshena and Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is open to all.

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CMN's Holiday Closure

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CMN Campuses will be closed for the holiday break from December 22nd through January 3rd, 2023.

We hope you enjoy the holidays!

Otradovec named Chief Financial Officer of College of Menominee Nation

George Otradovec has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the College of Menominee Nation (CMN). Under the direction of the President, the CFO directs and oversees the financial actions of the College.

The CMN Board of Directors confirmed President Chris Caldwell’s selection of George Otradovec as CFO on November 28, 2022. This was a lengthy process in which the President was aided by a search committee made up of representatives from staff, faculty, and the Board.

Otradovec has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since July 2020. President Caldwell stated this about Otradovec’s role, “George has been a great asset to the College and will be a key figure in ensuring consistent day-to-day financial operations and long-term fiscal sustainability.”

Over his years of working for the College, Otradovec has served in various positions in the finance area with gradually increasing responsibilities. This included stepping in during leadership transitions in the finance area, with his more recent assignment serving as interim CFO. Otradovec is a Menominee veteran, an alumnus of CMN, and is currently in the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Executive Master of Business Administration Program.

Otradovec is honored to be selected for this position stating, “I am very appreciative to be given this opportunity to bring my voice and leadership to the College of Menominee Nation, and I look forward to working with President Caldwell in leading the College into a more dynamic and prosperous future.”

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The College of Menominee Nation is an accredited baccalaureate-level institution chartered by the Menominee People. Campus locations are in Keshena and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Seventy percent of CMN’s alumni are enrolled or descendants of American Indian Tribes with representatives from 36 tribes and bands.

FALCON 2022 Annual Conference

The 18th Annual First Americans Land Grant Consortium (FALCON) Conference was held October 21-25, 2022 in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. College of Menominee Nation (CMN) had a handful of staff and students attend the conference.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022

CONTACT:
Michaela Welch, Marketing and Communications Manager
College of the Menominee Nation
mwelch@menominee.edu (715) 799-6226, ext. 3153

FALCON 2022 Annual Conference
College of Menominee Nation staff and students in attendance

KESHENA, Wisc. – The 18th Annual First Americans Land Grant Consortium (FALCON) Conference was held October 21-25, 2022 in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. College of Menominee Nation (CMN) had a handful of staff and students attend the conference.

The conference included pre- and post-conference workshops, with Carrie Billy, CEO and President of American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) delivering the keynote address. Sessions from the conference covered 1994 land-grant teaching, extension programs and research that benefits Native communities.

CMN President Chris Caldwell gave the keynote address on day two of the conference. This is what Tribal College Journal said of Caldwell’s address:

“... Caldwell explained how tribal colleges serve as a means to transfer Indigenous knowledge from one generation to the next. He elaborated specifically on CMN’s sustainability programs as well as its partnerships with USDA, NIFA, and other Land Grant institutions, most notably historically Black colleges and universities.”

Also in attendance were 20 students from the Sustainability Leadership Cohort and Wildcrafting group. They were able to visit the Institute of American Indian Arts and Southwestern Polytechnic Institute. The students and Bonnie McKiernan gifted medicinal tea to the AIHEC President Carrie Billy.

FALCON was created to support 1994 land-grant institutions helping to establish connections and assists on a peer-to-peer level with administrators.

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Reference:

"FALCON Conference a Resounding Success," Tribal College Journal, October 24, 2022, https://tribalcollegejournal.org/falcon-conference-a-resounding-success/