Annual Reports

A message from President Caldwell,
in our most recent Annual Report:

"Welcome to a snapshot of the College of Menominee Nation’s 2023-2024 year! I want to start this year's
remarks reflecting a sentiment that our founding President, Dr. Verna Fowler, shared in one of her many
annual reports: Gratitude.

As a College of Menominee Nation alumnus, I can attest to the opportunities available to me because of
Dr. Fowler’s leadership and work of CMN. I am writing this letter in the President’s office today because of
Dr. Fowler and her commitment to education. My story of gratitude is one that I see playing out over and
over again through springtime commencements and fall semester beginnings. Our students continue to
have access to academically rigorous courses and programs while learning how to apply their knowledge
to benefit their families, communities and broader society.

August 2023 was the last time I spoke to Dr. Fowler before she passed on. I still recall the discussion, as I
shared that our accreditation was reaffirmed after another ten years. She knew the exemplary nature of
the College and the opportunities it provided for our students. She knew she left the College in good
hands for the next generations to benefit.

Through all of our efforts - past, present, and future - we return to the central ideology of gratitude. The
College does not function without its staff and faculty, and does not continue to serve its purpose without
students to guide. We remain ever grateful to the many hands that help to keep us moving forward, and
take the time to honor the voices and individuals who have helped us get this far."