Mvskoke Etvlwv Nakcokv Mvhakv Svhvlwecvt College of the Muscogee Nation

Cokv-Hecvlke Seme’Fvyvtkv Student Handbook 2018-2019

College of the Muscogee Nation 2170 Raven Circle Okmulgee, OK 74447 (918) 549-2800 www.cmn.edu

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

College Context 1

Student Rights 3

Student Responsibilities 8

Things to Know 12

Student Support Services 15

Admissions 19

Financial Aid 19

Registration 22

Grades 22

Graduation 23

Board of Regents 25

Contact Information 25

College Administration 26

Degree Program Coordinators and Faculty 26

2018-2019 Academic Calendar 27

A Message from Our President

Hensci,

Welcome to the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN). Located in the heart of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and minutes from the capital complex, CMN offers quality education and traditional Muscogee values. Our Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees offer theoretical and practical learning to help any graduate find a brighter future and take advantage of career opportunities.

Our beautiful 32 acre campus houses the Education/ Administration and Student Center facilities, which feature an array of Muscogee designs, Smart Board equipped classrooms, and a student commons area. The CMN campus also includes a large library, bookstore, fitness center, cafeteria, science lab, additional classrooms, and seminar space. Student housing features 21 two-bedroom units, accommodating 84 students, which include telephone, cable, and internet.

We are committed to the success of our students, our citizens, and our nation. A variety of Board of Regents scholarship opportunities are available and we have friendly, professional advisors on hand to help you with the admissions and enrollment process. Our faculty exhibits academic integrity by Mike Flud, M.Ed., M.S. providing real-world training. In addition, we are a member of the American Indian Higher Chair Education Consortium.

The college was established to serve Muscogee citizens and other tribal members utilizing the Dr. C. Blue Clark, Ph.D. history, government, language, and culture of the Muscogee people. Education has always been a Vice Chair significant part of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation history. Principal Chief James Floyd and the National Council, as well as prior administrations, have supported CMN through legislation Sharon Mouss, M.S. signifying that education and the tribal college are a priority for the Muscogee people. Secretary As President, I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in your pursuit of a brighter future. Bruce Douglas, M.A. It is my privilege to offer this catalog to you as your guide to success at CMN. If you have questions or want more information about CMN, please call us at (918) 549-2800 or visit our Member campus located at 2170 Raven Circle, just off of University Boulevard in Okmulgee, OK.

Pandee Ramirez, J.D. This is a very exciting time for our students, staff, faculty, and Regents as we expand our campus Member and services for students. We hope you find a bright future with us. We appreciate your interest in the College of the Muscogee Nation.

Mvto! (Thank You!),

Robert Bible President

INTRODUCTION COLLEGE CONTEXT

HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE CULTURAL CONTEXT Honoring the sacrifices and contributions of The College of the Muscogee Nation tradition our ancestors. is founded in Muscogee language and culture passed to us by our elders. On our campus all The College of the Muscogee Nation is a are free to speak Native languages, share tribal college created September 1, 2004, by culture and participate in traditions. the Muscogee Nation National Council and Vrakkueckv (Respect) is cultivated. signed into law by the Principal Chief. The law provided legislation to charter the Muscogee ways are interwoven into the institution and established a Board of curriculum by honoring generations past Regents. In 2009, Muscogee citizens voted while teaching and learning in the present to by referendum to include CMN in the build our tribal nation for generations to Constitution of the Muscogee Nation as come. Academic quality is very much a part Article XIII, thereby reinforcing stability for of the College of the Muscogee Nation the college to maintain its development. learning outcomes.

Support for higher education began in the MISSION STATEMENT Muscogee Nation in 1879 when Indian The College of the Muscogee Nation is the University was opened. In 1885, the institution of higher education for the institution was moved to its present location Muscogee Creek Nation emphasizing native in Muskogee after the Creek Council granted culture, values, language and self- 160 acres of land for expansion. Twenty-five determination. years later, it became Bacone College. The College will provide a positive learning environment for tribal and non-tribal students While continued support has always been as citizens of a tribal and global society expressed by tribal officials for higher supported by teaching excellence and will education, the College of the Muscogee offer exemplary academic programs that meet Nation is the first college for the Muscogee student, tribal, and societal needs. Nation. Prior to CMN offering its first classes Through instructional quality and visionary in the fall trimester of 2004, the National leadership, the College of the Muscogee Council passed a resolution expressing Nation will encourage lifelong learners, for support for the Tribal College with the personal growth, professional development, cooperation of the Oklahoma State University and intellectual advancement. system. Upon receiving Candidacy for Accreditation in 2012, CMN separated from PHILOSOPHY OSUIT and became a freestanding institution As an institution of higher education, the and gained recognition as a Land Grant Tribal College of the Muscogee Nation is dedicated College. In November 2016, CMN was to helping students achieve their academic granted Initial Accreditation by the Higher and career goals by providing a quality Learning Commission Board of Trustees. learning environment sensitive to our rich tribal culture, language and history. Students, community, and Muscogee (Creek) people are the true foundation for every class taught, every degree offered and every service

1 provided at the college. Together, we build and maintain a tribal college that embraces 2. Create educational opportunities that excellence. are accessible to the Native community and tribal members. VISION STATEMENT The College of the Muscogee Nation fosters 3. Provide co-curricular activities that the spirit of enthusiasm for learning, identity respect tribal traditions and culture. embedded in culture and appreciation for tradition that will serve our students well into 4. Develop quality educational programs the future benefiting the interests of the that give students a scholastic Muscogee Nation and enhancing greater foundation to pursue higher academic participation within the tribal, local, and degrees or to achieve their career global communities. objectives.

CORE VALUES 5. Maintain a focused learning The College of the Muscogee Nation is environment in a safe and secure committed to core values inherited from our campus. tribal elders and the following we hold true: PHILOSOPHY OF ASSESSMENT OF VRAKKUECKV (RESPECT): We value our STUDENT LEARNING Native culture, language and community, At the College of the Muscogee Nation honoring the rights and dignity of all people; student learning involves the mastery of subject content, application of knowledge, FVTCETV (INTEGRITY): We are fair, utilization of resources, and problem solving honest and accountable for our actions; in a Muscogee context. College faculty, staff, MECVLKE (RESPONSIBILITY): We are and administration work to support a positive loyal, reliable, and diligent in all tasks; environment for student achievement and development. The primary function for EYASKETV (HUMILITY): We are kind, determining effective student learning is the concerned for the well-being of others and assessment process that uses a variety of valid embrace equality; and reliable measures.

HOPORENKV (WISDOM): We gain insight BOARD OF REGENTS from scholarly learning and the knowledge The College of the Muscogee Nation Board of and experience of our elders. Regents is a board of five members created by tribal law and appointed by the Principal GOALS Chief and confirmed by the National Council. The following established goals consistent The board issues degrees, determines the with the Mission, Vision Statement, and Core curricula and courses of study and establishes Values will guide the College of the student fees in accordance with CMN Muscogee Nation in the present and into the policies. In addition, the Muscogee Nation future. These goals will enable us to: allocates funds to the institution for operation and maintenance from tribal appropriations 1. Offer academic degree programs that and other funds, which are made to the board. are unique and reflect Mvskoke culture, history and language.

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broad and extensive experiences, which are both rich and important in preparation for living in a tribal and democratic society. Taken as a whole, they provide the opportunity for the development of individual talents and a satisfying educational experience at the College of the Muscogee Nation.

Students complete general education requirements by the time they have completed course work for the associate degree.

Cokv-Hecvlke Fvtcetv STUDENT RIGHTS LOCATION CMN Administrative offices are located at RIGHT TO SPEECH AND ASSEMBLY 2170 Raven Circle, Okmulgee, OK 74447. Individual students and student organizations Classrooms are located in the shall be free to examine and to discuss all Education/Administration building and the questions of interest to them and to express Student Center. opinions publicly and privately. They shall be free to support causes by orderly means that CANDIDATE FOR ACCREDITATION do not disrupt the regular and essential CMN is fully accredited by the Higher operation of the institution. Learning Commission. Students have the right to assemble, to select AFFILIATIONS speakers, and to discuss issues of their choice. The College of the Muscogee Nation is a The College shall establish reasonable time, member of the American Indian Higher place, and manner restrictions to assure that Education Consortium (AIHEC). CMN has the assembly does not substantially disrupt been recognized as a Tribally Controlled the work of the institution or interfere with the College by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under opportunity of other students to obtain an the Tribally Controlled Community College education or otherwise infringe upon the Assistance Act (P.L. 95-471) as a member of rights of others. AIHEC. The College has also been granted Tribal Land Grant status under the Morrill RIGHT TO A QUALITY EDUCATION Act 1994 Amendment. In addition to the basic constitutional rights, students in colleges and universities have PHILOSOPHY OF GENERAL specific rights related to academic freedom EDUCATION and their status as students. Freedom to teach All students participate in common academic and freedom to learn are inseparable facts of experiences during their time at the College of academic freedom. the Muscogee Nation. These experiences are best defined as general education requirements. A program of General Education is believed to provide students

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RIGHT TO BE SECURE IN RIGHT TO A SAFE AND SECURE POSSESSIONS AND BE FREE FROM ENVIRONMENT UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND CMN, is a public facility, and open to the SEIZURE public during normal operating hours. The CMN does not provide areas for storage of campus is well lit and security officers personal belongings for students. Therefore, provide security by patrolling campus. it is the responsibility of the student to safeguard such belongings. It is also Information is exchanged with law recommended that all vehicles be kept locked enforcement agencies regarding crime reports while on the premises. CMN will also protect to maintain cooperative efforts in preventing the rights of students to be free of campus crime and resolving crime-related unreasonable search and seizure. problems.

RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS Students have the right to use the complaint/grievance and grade appeal procedures as outlined in this handbook. CMN policy violations by students may be heard through the appropriate procedures established by CMN for due process concerning alleged violations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT CMN is fully committed to equal opportunity in employment decisions and educational programs and activities, in compliance with RIGHT TO RELIGION AND CULTURE all applicable tribal, federal, and state laws; CMN understands the potential conflicts that this includes appropriate affirmative action may occur with academic requirements and a efforts, for all individuals without regard to student’s observance of sincerely held race, color, national origin, religion, sex, religious beliefs. If a student has any disability, age, or sexual orientation. concerns, (s)he may contact the Dean of Academic Affairs at 918-549-2800. CMN abides by the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the RIGHT OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM Education Amendments of 1972 and Section Freedom to learn depends upon appropriate 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well opportunities and conditions in the classroom, as the implementing regulations of the on the campus, and in the larger community. Department of Education (34 CFR Parts 100, In the classroom, students shall be free to take 106 and 104, respectively). reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study for which they CLERY ACT-CAMPUS SECURITY are enrolled. Students are expected to CMN is committed to safety and security on exercise their freedom with responsibility. its campus. CMN provides security and has access to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police. To report a crime, students should report to or contact MCN Lighthorse

4 at 732-7800; or CMN Security at 918-758- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as 8410. amended in 1972 (42 U.S.C. S2000e. Et. Seq.), and Title IX of the Educational Pursuant to the Clery Act, the College of the Amendments (20 U.S.C. 1681, et. Seq.) and Muscogee Nation monitors criminal activity is punishable under federal law. For more and annually publishes a campus Crime information see the full CMN Sexual Report. For more information see the CMN Misconduct Policy located on the CMN Campus Safety, Security, and Fire Safety website in the Campus Safety, Security, and Annual Report located on our website at Fire Safety Annual Report at https://cmn.edu/pdf/17- https://cmn.edu/pdf/17- 18/Crime%20Awareness%20Security%20Fir 18/Crime%20Awareness%20Security%20Fir e%20Safety%202017.pdf?authuser=0&feat= e%20Safety%202017.pdf?authuser=0&feat= directlink. directlink.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS PREVENTION POLICY The College of the Muscogee Nation will The College of the Muscogee Nation is provide reasonable accommodations to committed to a standard of conduct which ensure that students with documented prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or disabilities have a fair opportunity to perform distribution of drugs and alcohol by students in class. Students are to advise the instructor and faculty/staff on campus premises with of such disabilities and the desired any college sponsored activity or event on or accommodations before the first class of each off campus. The tribal college will annually trimester. distribute the policies, procedures and penalties regarding these issues. The Accommodations and support for students preceding policy has been adopted to ensure with documented disabilities are provided compliance with both the Drug-Free through the appropriate CMN offices. Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Students with documented disabilities are Schools and Communities Act Amendments asked to make requests for services prior to of 1989. For more information see the CMN the start of classes. It is the responsibility of Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program the student to bring forth documentation of a located on our website at www.cmn.edu. disability before services can be initiated. For more information and the complete policy SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY please the consumer information section The College of the Muscogee Nation affirms located on our website at www.cmn.edu. its commitment to an educational and employment environment free of sexual EQUAL OPPORTUNITY harassment, sexual violence, or harassment The College of the Muscogee Nation is in based on sexual orientation. The College will compliance with tribal, state, and federal not tolerate nor condone any form of sexual equal opportunity and affirmative action laws misconduct, physical, mental, or emotional in and regulations. The institution does not nature. Students of the college are expected discriminate on the basis of race, color, to report incidents of sexual harassment, national origin, sex, disability, or other sexual violence, or assault, or harassment applicable legislative categories in its based on gender or sexual orientation. Sexual services, employment, and activities, harassment is a violation of section 703 of including but not limited to admissions, and

5 access. Inquiries regarding the non- prospective students. For additional discrimination policies may be directed to the information, please the consumer information CMN Dean of Student Affairs at 918-549- guide located on our website at 2800. Special accommodations may be made www.cmn.edu. available for people with disabilities.

COMPLAINT(S)/GRIEVANCE(S) AND GRADE APPEAL(S) The following procedures are available for resolution of student issues and concerns:

STUDENT ON STUDENT COMPLAINT(S)/ GRIEVANCE(S) A complaint is an issue brought up by a student, a CMN employee, or the student government concerning the institution, institutional conditions, policies, procedures

or problems with other students or CMN FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND employees. A grievance may also be brought PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) up by a student, a CMN employee, or the The Family Educational Rights and Privacy student government regarding alleged Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34CFR improper, unfair, unsuitable, arbitrary, or Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the discriminatory treatment. Initial complaints/ privacy of student education records. grievances should be directed to the party(ies)

involved, and if not resolved, further inquiries The law provides that the institution will may be directed to the Dean of Student maintain the confidentiality of student Affairs. All complaints/ grievances must be education records. At its discretion, CMN made within the same trimester for proper may provide directory information in follow-up. The procedure for resolving a accordance with the provisions of the Act. complaint/ grievance is as follows:

Students may withhold directory information PROCEDURE by notifying the CMN Registrar in writing. 1. First, discuss the concern with the other For more information and the complete policy student(s). If discussion is not possible or please the consumer information section the complaint/grievance is unable to be located on our website at www.cmn.edu. resolved informally, the student should

then; STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

Also known as the "Student Right-to-Know 2. Submit a written statement to the Dean of and Campus Security Act" (P.L. 101-542), Student Affairs via the Student Complaint which was passed by Congress November 9, Form. The form can be found online at 1990. Title I, Section 103, requires cmn.edu within the Student Affairs tab, or institutions eligible for Title IV funding to in the Office of the Dean of Student calculate completion or graduation rates of Affairs in Administration Building room certificate or degree-seeking, full-time 126. In your statement, describe the issue students entering that institution, and to in detail, outline the steps you have taken disclose these rates to all students and

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toward resolving the issue, and list does not resolve the issue, the student possible resolutions you see to the issue. should; The Dean of Student Affairs will discuss the issue with the complainant to 2. Submit a written complaint/grievance to determine a process to resolve the the Dean of Student Affairs via the situation. The Dean of Student Affairs Student Complaint Form. In situations of will address the issue with the a possible conflict of interest; submit to respondant(s) and come to an agreed the Dean of Academic Affairs. resolution. The proposed resolution will be documented on the Student Complaint 3. The appropriate Dean and the student will Resolution form by the Dean of Student determine if a meeting with the employee Affairs and presented to the complainant. and/or the employee’s supervisor is This process will occur within 10 business necessary. days and the parties will be notified, in writing, of the decision and any actions 4. Should such a meeting be necessary, the being taken. appropriate Dean notifies the employee and the employee’s supervisor in writing 3. Sufficient detail must be given in order to of the complaint/grievance and the make an appropriate determination of a purpose of the meeting. resolution and/or whether disciplinary action through a Formal Conduct Hearing 5. After the meeting, the appropriate Dean is warranted. See Conduct section to view will notify the student(s) in writing of the the Student Conduct policy and process. decision and the supervisor will notify the employee in writing of the decision and 4. If your complaint or concern has not been any repercussions or sanctions. resolved to your satisfaction, you may appeal the decision by submitting a 6. If the complaint/grievance is not written appeal to the Dean of Academic satisfactorily resolved or rectified within Affairs within three days of receiving 10 business days after following the above notification of the original resolution. In steps, or if the student wishes to appeal the your written appeal, include the original complaint/grievance resolution then this resolution proposed by the Dean of will proceed to the President for further Student Affairs, your reason for appealing and final resolution. the decision, and list possible resolutions you see to the issue. The Dean of Any written complaint/grievance received by Academic Affairs will review all the College of the Muscogee Nation will be information provided and notify the acted on or action will be initiated by the Dean student, in writing within five business of Student Affairs within 10 business days days, of the final resolution. The decision barring extenuating circumstances. of the Dean of Academic Affairs is final and cannot be appealed. The objective of the procedures is to resolve problems as quickly and efficiently as COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE PROCESS possible at the level closest to the student so REGARDING AN EMPLOYEE OF CMN that student progress may continue. The 1. First, the student should try to meet with student may have a representative in the employee to discuss and resolve the attendance for any and all such meetings, concern. If a meeting is undesirable or

7 barring legal counsel. the class meeting. Not attending classes may negatively affect a student’s performance, GRADE APPEAL financial aid and subsequently affect a A student must first discuss his/her grade with student’s grade. the instructor prior to the grade appeal Instructors are required to take attendance for process. A student may appeal a grade change every class meeting and put it into the Student by using the Grade Appeals Process if Information System (SIS) by the end of each satisfactory resolution cannot be achieved day. Attendance is monitored by the Student after consulting with the instructor. For the Success Center. In a coordinated effort, the complete listing of the policy see the CMN Student Success Center and Instructors will Catalog located on our website at contact students who are identified by the SIS www.cmn.edu. to emphasize to the student the importance of punctuality and class attendance. For the STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE complete policy on Satisfactory Academic The purpose of the Student Services Progress see the CMN Consumer information Committee is to plan, design, implement, and Guide located on our website at evaluate student services (i.e. financial aid, www.cmn.edu. scholarships, recreation, auxiliary services, etc.) This committee will further establish a venue for general student concerns, comments, and issues either positive or corrective. It is intended to serve as a sounding board for positive change or continued action on issues concerning all aspects of student life.

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RESPONSIBILITIES STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT CMN students are expected to be mature The College of the Muscogee Nation individuals. Their conduct both in and out of promotes the integration of traditional Native the college is expected to be that of a American values with all of its programs. responsible adult. In fact, CMN strives to CMN expects students to respect the rights instill the values to help its students grow and and property of the College of the Muscogee mature in a positive manner, providing a Nation community and its students, the positive role model to all. Under these Muscogee (Creek) Nation community and its circumstances, it is expected that the student citizens to know and observe tribal, federal, will remember that the reputation of CMN is state and local laws. Traditional Muscogee affected at all times by his or her conduct. teachings charge us with seeking the virtues of VRAKKUECKV (respect), FVTCETV ATTENDANCE (integrity), MECVLKE (responsibility), Students are expected to attend classes. If an EYASKETV (humility), and HOPORENKV emergency situation arises and a student (wisdom). cannot attend a particular class, it is expected that the student contact the instructor prior to In keeping with this spirit, students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner

8 which is a credit to themselves, the College of student behavior on campus and at college the Muscogee Nation, their families and activities. It may also apply to student actions communities. off campus that adversely affect the college community or CMN educational goals and CMN students accept responsibility to objectives. In addition, students must also comply with the College’s policies and abide by tribal, federal, and state laws. CMN expectations. Students are responsible for reserves the right to ask any person to leave becoming familiar with traditional Muscogee the premises if they refuse to alter their values and the policies pertaining to student behavior. Law enforcement will be called in rights and responsibilities. Failure to be as necessary for non-compliance. informed will not excuse inappropriate behavior as it relates to the policies. Failure to meet standards of conduct may Inappropriate behaviors include, but are not result in disciplinary action through a Student limited to the following: Conduct Hearing. In accordance with CMN Policy a student will be formally notified of  Fighting his or her rights and responsibilities and the  Hazing policies and procedures of the Conduct  Swearing Hearing if necessary.  Obscene language or gestures  Threatening FORMAL CONDUCT HEARING  Physical aggression/abuse If any of the parties violate the resolution  Classroom disruption agreement of a complaint, if the severity of the complaint/grievance is determined to be  Verbal aggression/abuse substantial, or if a student fails to meet the  Theft standards of conduct, then a Formal Conduct  False reporting of a bomb, fire, or Hearing will be set and follow these other emergency situations procedures:  Unauthorized entry into campus buildings or vehicles 1. The Dean of Student Affairs will notify  Smoking on campus the person(s) in writing of charges against  Unreasonable noise or other actions him or her and the time, date and location that make others feel uncomfortable of the hearing within 10 business days.  Possession of firearms, explosives, or The written notice will be hand-delivered other weapons on campus directly to the person or mailed to his or  Consuming and/or being under the her permanent address on file in the influence of alcohol while on campus Registrar’s Office. or at any CMN sponsored activities  Possessing and/or being under the 2. An informal hearing meeting will take influence of illegal drugs while on place to allow flexibility in reviewing and campus responding to alleged conduct violations. The Dean of Student Affairs will take The above list is not all-inclusive but contains notes, and record the meeting on a examples of prohibited behavior. recording device and will issue a written decision to respondent and, if appropriate, The standards and policies of the CMN to complainant within five working days Student Handbook apply to inappropriate of meeting with the respondent. Decisions

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reached through the student conduct opportunity to refute any allegations meeting cannot be appealed. If it is presented by the opposing party. Any determined that sanctions such as student on student questioning will be suspension or expulsion are necessary due handled at the discretion of the Hearing to a violation(s), the formal Student Chair. Conduct hearing process will begin. 9. The SCHC will deliberate and determine 3. The Student Conduct Hearing Committee whether it is more likely than not that a shall be selected from a group comprised violation(s) of the Student Code of of a minimum of 10 faculty or staff Conduct did or did not occur as alleged. members appointed annually by the The SCHC may find that the information President. A hearing committee (SCHC) presented was not sufficient to establish shall consist of three disinterested that a violation of the Student Code of members selected from the group Conduct was committed and dismiss the designated by the President. The Dean of case. The SCHC may find that the Students shall serve as the Chair of the information presented was sufficient to committee and the chair’s role shall be to affirm the alleged violations and impose a facilitate dialogue between the committee sanction appropriate for violation(s). and students involved, ensure appropriate participation from advisors, and answer procedural questions as needed. 10. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to: 4. The hearing (excluding the deliberations)  Probation from CMN clubs or will be audio recorded. The recordings activities; are the property of CMN. Others will not  Suspension from CMN; be allowed to make a recording of any  Expulsion from CMN; type. CMN is not responsible for  Financial restitution to injured party; equipment malfunctions. Requests to  Community Service; review audio recordings may be made to  Other appropriate sanctions as the SCHC’s chair. determined.

5. The hearing will proceed even if the 11. Non-compliance with sanctions may student(s) is/are not present. Students may include, but is not limited to: have one designated person present, who is not legal counsel.  Mandatory counseling and/or expulsion from CMN. 6. The alleged person will be provided an explanation of the allegations made 12. The decision of the SCHC will be against him or her. communicated in writing to the respondent and, to the extent appropriate, 7. Summary of the facts and information the complainant within two working days. which substantiate or dismiss the The notification letter will include allegation will be presented to the findings of fact, sanctions(s) imposed (if committee by both parties involved. any), and the rationale for the decision. The notification letter will be delivered in 8. If applicable, the parties may be given the person, sent electronically to the institutional email address, or sent by

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certified mail, return receipt requested to dissatisfaction with a sanction is not grounds the student’s last known address of record for overturning a sanction under this as filed with the Registrar’s Office. The provision. notification letter may also be picked up in the Dean of Student’s office within two 3. The President will review the record days of the hearing. of the original hearing, including documentary evidence. It is the discretion of Appeal of SCHC Decision - President the President to convert any sanction imposed Discipline decisions made by the SCHC may to a lesser sanction, to rescind any previous be appealed to the President. sanction. If there is new evidence which is believed to substantially affect the outcome, An appeal is not a new hearing, but a review or evidence presented at the previous of the record of the original hearing. It serves hearing(s) was “insufficient” to justify a as a procedural safeguard for the student. The decision against the student or group, or the burden of proof shifts from CMN to the President finds that a procedural error did student or group charged with the offense. occur, the President may determine that there The student or group must show that one or is insufficient evidence to support an more of the listed grounds for appeal have allegation or lessen the severity of the merit. sanction(s). 1. Appeals for Code of Conduct hearings must be submitted in writing to the President 4. The President will issue a final written within three (3) College of the Muscogee decision and communicate that decision in Nation working/school days of receiving the writing to the appealing student within ten decision. Failure to file an appeal within the working days of receiving the appeal request. prescribed time constitutes a waiver of any Such decision will also be transmitted to right to an appeal. appropriate offices.

2. The appeal must cite at least one of the 5. The decision of the President is final. following criteria as the reason for appeal and supporting argument(s): Re-entry Review: a. The original formal hearing was not Students suspended from CMN for conducted in conformity with prescribed misconduct must fulfill all sanction procedures and substantial prejudice to the requirements before they are eligible to re- complainant or respondent resulted. enroll. The Dean of Student Affairs will b. New evidence which could have review the student’s completion of sanctions substantially affected the outcome of the to determine the student’s eligibility for re- hearing has been discovered since the enrollment. hearing. The evidence must not have been available at the time of the original hearing. Any students receiving sanctions from a Failure to present information that was Conduct Hearing or Housing Judicial Hearing available is not grounds for an appeal. are not considered to be in good standing with c. The sanction was too severe or not the Office of Student Affairs for the appropriate for the violation. This provision remainder of the trimester in which the is intended to be utilized when a determined violation occurred as well as the following sanction is inherently inconsistent with CMN trimester. Students not in good standing with procedures or precedent. Simple the Office of Student Affairs may not attend

11 any CMN sponsored, off-campus activities or 1. Not accept the assignment or test in serve as a student organization officer. You question and record a “zero” for the may acquire a copy of the full Student assignment or test, require the student to Conduct Hearing policy from the Dean of redo the assignment or test, or require the Student Affairs. student to complete a substitute assignment or test. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT CMN students are expected to be honest in 2. Recommendation to the Academic Dean their endeavor to attain a college education. the student receives a failing grade (F) or Academic misconduct is not allowed and administrative withdrawal (AW) for the includes, but is not limited to, dishonest course. A written recommendation is conduct during completion of assignments, required which includes a description of examinations and tests, plagiarism, disruption the specific occurrence and supportive of instructional activities, and altering of any documents if applicable. student academic records. 1. Dishonest conduct during examinations 3. In cases of extreme or repeated incidents or tests includes: of academic dishonesty, submit a written  Knowingly using, buying, selling, recommendation to the Academic Dean transporting or soliciting the contents advising that the student be suspended of an un-administered test. from CMN. The written recom-  Copying from another student’s test. mendation is to include a description of  Possessing unauthorized test material the specific occurrences including during a test. supportive documents if applicable.  Getting help from another student When recommendations as described in during a test without permission from parts 2 and 3 are made, the student will be the instructor. notified by the instructor as to what action 2. Plagiarism is the practice of using the will be taken. If the student believes an ideas or writings of another as one’s own. error has been made, the student may appeal the action. Unauthorized alteration or use of any college documents is prohibited. Alleged student APPEAL OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS behavior regarding academic misconduct will SANCTION use the following policies and procedures: A written appeal must be filed by the student within 10 working days of notification and ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY AND submitted to the Dean of Academic Affairs. PROCEDURES The appeal is heard by a committee consisting Academic misconduct includes cheating, of the Dean of Academic Affairs, two faculty plagiarism, communicating with other members and a student member. The student students during an exam, or other behavior and instructor will be present and after the that relates to the student’s academic integrity meeting they will be informed in writing of at the college. the action taken.

If there is no doubt that an act of academic DISCIPLINARY RECORDS dishonesty has occurred, the instructor has the All disciplinary records are confidential and authority to administer any of the following: must not be disclosed in whole or in part unless required under law, including but not

12 limited to the Family Education Rights and or harmful narcotics is also prohibited. Privacy Act (FERPA), the U.S. Patriot Act, and lawful court order. Except in cases There are dangerous health risks associated involving suspension or expulsion, a student’s with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of disciplinary record shall be separate from a alcohol. Health hazards include profound student’s academic records. alterations in sensation, mood, and consciousness that may involve all the All disciplinary records shall be retained by physical senses, as well as experiences that the Dean of Student Affairs. Records in depart from reality. Also, actions by students which a student received a sanction of less under the influence may put the safety of than suspension or expulsion will be kept for others around them at risk. a reasonable period of time, depending on the student’s status and then destroyed. SMOKE FREE CAMPUS The CMN campus is a Tobacco-Free campus. Suspension and expulsion actions may be Cessation assistance is available through the reflected on a student’s official academic MCN Tobacco Prevention Program. transcript by the words “May not register for non-academic reason,” and the registrar may ANIMALS/PETS remove the notation when the penalty expires, Animals and pets are not permitted in any of all at the discretion of the Dean of Student the campus buildings, except when necessary Affairs. Sanctions of suspension or expulsion for disabled/handicapped assistance or with are permanent records. No student will be prior approval from the Dean of Student permitted to graduate or officially withdraw Affairs. from CMN while disciplinary action is pending. COMPUTER USE Computers are available for student use in the VIOLATIONS OF LAW libraries of CMN. Additionally, a limited CMN reserves the right to address any alleged number of laptop computers are available for violations of tribal, federal, state, or local law checkout from the CMN Library. All students occurring on or off campus. CMN maintains will read and sign the College of the a cooperative working relationship with Muscogee Nation Computer Policy Form Muscogee Nation (Creek) Lighthorse Police. before access is enabled. A copy of the signed Law enforcement officers will be called in for policy is to be kept in the library and in the violations of law as needed or at the discretion student master file. Students who violate of CMN administration. Information is these policies are subject to removal of their exchanged with law enforcement agencies network ID, password, and email address regarding crime reports to maintain from the servers without notice and/or be cooperative efforts in preventing campus referred to legal authorities if deemed crime and resolving crime-related problems. necessary.

ALCOHOL/DRUG USE Passwords and password policies may vary by Students may not distribute, transport, serve, each term. These passwords should be possess or consume alcoholic beverages protected. Students are not allowed to share anywhere on CMN property. Intoxication is passwords or login sessions with anyone, a violation of CMN policy. The possession or including family or friends. use of illegal or harmful drugs, hallucinogens

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All student accounts for students not are $15.00. registered for current term will be deleted after last day of add/drop. SOLICITATION Students and organizations may not advertise, All students will be allowed an amount of sell, conduct a business, or raise funds on server space determined by the library. campus without first notifying and receiving written permission from the Dean of Student DECEPTION Affairs. Dishonest behavior is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to; falsely accusing STALKING an individual of inappropriate behavior, No person may intentionally stalk another possessing, using or furnishing false person. “Stalk,” means to engage in the identification and forgery, financial aid fraud intentional course of behavior directed at a or abuse, and alteration or misuse of any specific person that frightens, intimidates, or CMN documents, records, or identification. harasses that person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. HARASSMENT Harassment includes verbal or physical FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, OTHER conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or WEAPONS offensive environment. Individuals who Unauthorized possession or use of weapons believe that harassment or discrimination has on CMN property (owned or controlled) is occurred should contact the Dean of Student prohibited. Weapons include, but are not Affairs to file a grievance. An investigation limited to: firearms, ammunition, knives, BB will be conducted and CMN will take guns, fireworks, or other dangerous objects or appropriate corrective action. substances.

PROPERTY Nake Kerretv Theft, destruction or vandalism of anyone’s property or CMN property is prohibited. THINGS TO KNOW Littering or cluttering on campus or in a campus building is also prohibited. AIHEC The American Indian Higher Education PARKING Consortium (AIHEC) offers students from Parking is provided for CMN visitors, tribal colleges across the country the chance students, faculty, and staff. Signage to participate in knowledge, sports and art designates parking areas. Each student and competitions through annual national employee vehicle that is parked on campus is conferences held throughout the United required to display a valid parking decal. All States. CMN students will compete in both student vehicles, including motorcycles, team and individual competitions in coming parked on college properties must register and years, enhancing the academic reputation of obtain a decal at the CMN Bursar’s Office CMN and challenging future students to keep located in the Student Success Center in the its academic reputation strong. Administration Building. Employees can obtain a parking decal from the Office of SPEAKER SERIES/ STUDENT FORUM Student Affairs. Decals are valid from CMN has integrated a Speaker Series into the September to August. Replacement decals co-curricular activities organized by the

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Student Affairs Office. Guest speakers and activities. students are invited to give presentations on a variety of topics. Faculty, staff, students, and EMERGENCY community members may attend at no cost. In order to improve communication and to better serve students and staff, CMN utilizes Raven Alerts Notification System. CMN CLASS CANCELLATION/CAMPUS Raven Alerts are notifications sent via text CLOSING Notification of class cancellations will be message, voice message, and e-mail. Only posted on campus. If no announcement is notifications regarding class cancellations made, students should remain for fifteen and emergency notifications will be sent minutes after the class is scheduled to begin through this system. unless a longer delay has been specifically announced. Closures resulting from severe Rave does not charge subscribers to send or weather conditions, natural disasters, or receive SMS messages. Standard or other mechanical failures will be announced by the messaging charges apply depending upon President or appropriate designee using the your wireless carrier plan and subscription Raven Alert system via text message, email details. Students may opt out of SMS notification, and voice message. The student is responsible to contact the instructor to messages at any time by texting STOP to determine what the make-up work is or to 67283 or 226787. If you choose to opt out arrange for taking a make-up test. The course of phone notifications, a notification will still instructor will determine make-up work. be sent to your student e-mail.

Please refer to the CMN IT department to update your phone number and/or add additional phone numbers or email addresses to your account.

Emergency drills are held periodically during the school year. In the event of a fire alarm, evacuate the building as quickly and as cautiously as possible. Leave the building using the nearest exit.

CAMPUS In case of a tornado, stay away from windows The CMN Education/Administration and any interior locations that contain glass. commons area provides students a relaxed Take shelter in the interior hallway, closet, gathering place. Vending machines are restrooms, or other designated area. located in close proximity for snacks. Outdoor locations include a cultural plaza and OFF-CAMPUS CLASSES an arbor. The CMN Student Center provides CMN classes are often offered at various students with a bookstore, library, locations off-campus. Gaming classes are organizational and study space, fitness center offered at various casino locations. In and food services. The center is the hub for addition, Police Science courses are also campus and community meetings, events, and offered at off-campus and through the OSU-

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Oklahoma City location. Mvskoke language opportunities for learning outside of the classes are also offered at various classroom. Student Senate provides students communities in the Muscogee (Creek) with an arena to engage in college and Nation. These locations provide classrooms, community activities, as well as for gaining faculty and staff offices, and practical leadership experience on CMN boards and learning experiences. Students may take committees. evening classes taught by full-time and/or adjunct faculty. Student organizations such as the Tribal Leadership Circle (TLC), formerly Native LIBRARY American Student Association, provide The on-campus library is a vital part of opportunities for students to share cultural CMN’s instructional program. Books, experiences with students that share the same periodicals, local newspapers, DVDS, and a interests. The American Indian Higher Native American collection are available for Education Consortium (AIHEC) provides an student, staff, and faculty use. Quiet study annual student government group that areas, computers, an on-line catalog, printer, coordinates a national tribal college student and electronic databases are also available for competition and conference. CMN has a local students. In addition, there is a Student student AIHEC group that prepares students Resource Guide located in the Reserves of the for the annual hand game and knowledge CMN Library. This guide contains bowl competitions. Other student information regarding scholarship organizations include American Indian opportunities and community resources Science and Engineering Society (AISES) available to College of the Muscogee Nation and Student Housing Organization (SHO), students. American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL), and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), and the Student STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SPECIAL Senate. Students are encouraged to speak to EVENTS advisors or student government Activities are planned to provide a social, representatives for more information on any cultural, and physical complement to the of these exciting opportunities and get formal academic aspects of the college. A involved! For more information on student variety of speakers, field trips, social organizations please visit the Student Success gatherings, and special interest clubs are Center. available to students. UNATTENDED CHILDREN Out of respect for all students and concern for safety and liability reasons, children are not to be left unattended in any CMN location. CMN security will attempt to locate a parent or guardian of an unattended child. Legal authorities may be contacted if the attempt to locate the parent or guardian is unsuccessful.

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STUDENT SUPPORT academic programs. The Office of Academic Affairs is the designated campus resource for SERVICES verifying and coordinating reasonable accommodations for students with Student Support and academic tutoring disabilities. The request will be reviewed on programs provide opportunities for academic an individual basis. Students are required to development assist students with basic submit documentation (issued within the last college requirements and serve to motivate 3 years) before accommodations will be students toward the successful completion of considered. The information needs to be their post- secondary education. The goal of submitted within 10 calendar days of Student Support Services is to increase the enrollment to Academic Affairs. For the college retention and graduation rates of its complete policy on Academic participants and facilitate transition to the Accommodations see the CMN Consumer next level of higher education. For students information Guide located on our website at who want to transfer to a four year degree http://www.cmn.edu. program, CMN serves to act as a liaison and provide opportunities to visit regional BURSAR’S OFFICE institutions. The CMN Bursar’s Office handles CMN student financial transactions, including the ACADEMIC ADVISING payment for tuition, fees, and textbooks as Academic advising is an integral part of well as the disbursement of financial aid. For student success at CMN. All students have more information contact the CMN Bursar’s opportunities to discuss education, career, and Office at 918-549-2827. personal goals with college advisors. Advising services include course selection FEES, TUITION, AND REFUNDS assistance, transfer information, study skills, Tuition and fees for a trimester are based upon goal setting, and motivation. the number of trimester hours in which the student enrolls. Tuition and fees for Audited courses are the same rate as courses taken for credit. Tuition and enrollment fees for all students are $146.50 per trimester hour. Additional fees include Remedial Supplementary Fee, $18.50 per trimester hour; Advanced Standing Examination Fee, $5.00; Late Enrollment Fee, $10.00; Off- Campus Electronic Media Fee $25.00. Additional lab fees may apply to specific programs.

Tuition and fees are paid through the CMN ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS Bursar’s Office each trimester. Tuition In accordance with Section 504 of the refunds for students who totally withdraw Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the from all classes will be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, stated refund policy, in the CMN Academic College of the Muscogee Nation recognizes Catalog. the fundamental principles of nondiscrimination and accommodation in

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PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS Enrollment and transcript holds will be placed Textbooks can be billed to the student’s on all accounts that are not satisfied by the account, paid in cash, by check or by credit second month of a term. CMN reserves the card. All payments on accounts are to be right to withhold grades, academic transcripts made to the Bursar’s office. The CMN and diplomas until all financial obligations to Scholarship will pay for textbooks required the colleges are satisfied. Students with for CMN coursework. However, books paid delinquent accounts will not be permitted to for by students prior to one week before the complete enrollment or attend class. beginning of classes are not refunded by CMN or the CMN Scholarship or CMN CMN Scholarship/Tuition Waiver monies are Tuition Waiver/Grant. awarded after all other forms of Financial Aid have been utilized and paid directly to the A textbook buy-back period is arranged at the Bursar’s Office. For more information, end of most trimesters for students who wish please consult the Financial Aid section of to sell their used textbooks. this handbook or the CMN Financial Aid Office. COMPUTER RESOURCES Computers are available for student use in the BOOKSTORE CMN library, Administrative Building Books and specifically related academic computer lab, the Learning Center, and the resource materials required to complete Turtle Lodge. Additionally, a limited number coursework at CMN can be obtained at the of laptop computers are available for Raven’s Nest bookstore. In addition to checkout from the library. textbooks, the bookstore offers class materials, supplies, and snacks. LEARNING CENTER The CMN Learning Center is located in room 106 in the Administration Building and provides tutoring assistance in math, reading, and writing. The Learning Center is equipped with six computers, study tables, calculators, headphones, and other learning materials. Learning Center hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information contact the Academic Resource Specialist.

Peer tutoring The College of the Muscogee Nation offers TEXTBOOKS peer tutoring in the Learning Center. Peer Textbook sales and returns are available tutors are current CMN students who show through the CMN Bookstore. Book sales initiative, academic determination, and meet begin one week before the start of classes and all academic and non-academic requirements. continue until one week after the last day to In addition, peer tutors earn an hourly wage add/drop classes for the trimester. Students for their time. Students interested in must bring their printed class schedules and becoming a peer tutor should contact the student I.D. to pick up their textbooks. Human Resource Specialist for more

18 information. Services provided include awareness and prevention programs, case management, STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER community outreach, and referrals. The SSC provides assistance with Academic Advisement for new and transfer students, academic counseling, community outreach, HEALTH REFERRAL entrance exam services, retention support, Information regarding health services is and tutoring initiatives. available to students through the CMN Health and Wellness Services. Except for referrals, Individualized career counseling is provided the college does not provide medical services. by the Academic Counselor located in the Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to Student Success Center. Information on make his or her own medical arrangements. career exploration, labor market information, For immediate first aid concerns, contact the internships, transfer requirements, job search CMN Safety Officer. First Aid kits are techniques and an annual job fair are available available throughout the College of the to students. Please see the Student Success Muscogee Nation facilities. Center for more information. COUNSELING SERVICES RAVEN READY NEW STUDENT Information regarding counseling is available ORIENTATION to students through the College of the Raven Ready is designed to welcome new and Muscogee Nation’s Health and Wellness transfer students and to introduce campus Services. services, student organizations, and general information to be successful at CMN. Raven In-depth services are available at local Ready is also a good time for new and transfer agencies or the Muscogee (Creek) Health students to meet staff and other students. The Administration – Behavioral Health. Further Raven Ready new student orientation session information may be obtained by calling is held before the beginning of the fall Health Administration at 918-756-4333 or trimester. For more information please visit 800-782-8291. the Office of Student Affairs. Crisis behaviors include homicidal or suicidal HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES ideations. If a student threatens to harm CMN Health and Wellness Services are themselves or others, contact CMN Security located in the CMN Administration and at (918) 758-8410 or Lighthorse Police at Education Building. CMN Health and (918) 732-7800, as soon as possible.

Wellness Services will focus on providing Additional emergency contacts: case management to facilitate students with After Hours Emergencies (MCN Tribal counseling services on behavioral and facilities) 1 (800) 219-9458 mental health issues. CMN Health and MCN Lighthorse Police (918) 732-7800 or Wellness Services implements prevention 1(800) 547-3390 and awareness programs to provide students National Suicide Prevention 1 (800) 273- with knowledge, health screenings, and STI TALK (8255) Reach Out Hotline (mental health/substance testing locations. abuse) 1 (800) 522-9054

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING Information for drug and alcohol abuse FOOD SERVICES counseling is available through the Dean of Located in the CMN Student Center, the Core Student Affairs and the CMN Health and Values Café offers affordably priced meals Wellness Services. CMN employees and and beverages. Dining is available seven students may receive drug and alcohol days a week, Monday through Sunday, except counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, or for periods of campus closure which include reentry programs through community Christmas Break, Thanksgiving Break and resources. More information is available in other breaks indicated by the College of the the Student Resource Handbook (available in Muscogee Nation. the library, Deans' offices, the Financial Aid Office, and with academic advisors) and the Resident student meal plans are available in a local telephone directory. 20 meal plan and a commuter meal plan. Non- residential students, visitors, faculty and STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES staff may utilize The Core Values Café for CMN is committed to making learning dining. Cash, student meal card and credit accessible to all students. We coordinate our cards are accepted. efforts in making accommodations necessary for student learning. The office of Student The Core Values Cafe Affairs provides accommodations, referrals, Hours of Operation: and/or support for students with documented physical disabilities. Services may include Monday through Sunday: assistance with college procedures, adaptive equipment, and auxiliary aids. For more Breakfast-7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 information, contact the Dean of Student a.m. Continental Breakfast Affairs at 918-549-2800. Sunday-No Breakfast Lunch-11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The office of Academic Affairs is the Dinner-4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. designated office to request academic accommodations. For more information on Students with food allergies or special dietary academic accommodations please contact the needs should submit a request to the Food Dean of Academic Affairs at 918-549-2800. Services Supervisor in order to make special It is the responsibility of the student to bring arrangements 918-549-2836. forth documentation establishing a disability before services can be initiated. Students are Vending machines are available in the asked to make requests for accommodations campus commons areas and food services are or services prior to the start of classes. provided in the Student Center.

FIRST AID/ACCIDENTS HOUSING All emergencies, accidents, or incidents CMN offers on-campus housing with 16 units should be immediately reported to the CMN designed to provide students with a safe and Safety Officer at 918-549-2800. The Safety comfortable living experience. CMN housing Officer will notify the appropriate parties and is staffed with highly qualified professionals 911 as appropriate. First Aid kits and to ensure students’ rights and responsibilities emergency defibrillators are located in all are upheld. For more details of policies and CMN buildings. procedures refer to the CMN Student Housing

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Handbook located on our website at Admissions Office with support from the http://www.cmn.edu. Registrar’s Office. All students must complete an application for admission, may have to take a placement test for advising, and LOST AND FOUND be admitted to the college prior to enrolling in Students are cautioned not to leave valuables courses at CMN. Please see the CMN unattended on campus. The college is not Catalog Admissions section for more responsible for lost articles. Any articles that information located on our website at have been found can be given to security at http://www.cmn.edu. the security office located in the Student Center. TRANSCRIPTS Student academic records and grade reports STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS for CMN courses are maintained in the CMN All students must have an official College Registrar’s office. Students may obtain identification card. College of the Muscogee transcript requests and registration materials Nation students will be issued a CMN photo through the office. When additional copies of identification card upon admission to the academic records are needed from institutions college. Students may use cards to access other than CMN, the student must contact the certain facilities and services. The card issuing institution. Once submitted, academic should be carried by the student at all times records and transcripts become a permanent for identification. A fee of $5.00 is charged part of the student’s records at CMN and will for replacement cards. not be returned.

TOKNAWV VNICKV FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid consists of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment. The purpose of these programs is to assist students who, without such aid would be unable to attend college. Financial Aid staff is available at CMN to assist students with questions. For office hours, advising hours for walk-ins and to schedule an appointment please contact 918-549-2800 or refer to the CMN Consumer Information Guide located on our website at http://www.cmn.edu. ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW How to Apply: Students can apply in person Application Process for Financial Aid: All at the Office of Admissions or online at degree/certificate-seeking students enrolled at cmn.edu/admissions.html CMN are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Admissions to CMN are managed through (FAFSA). The FAFSA is processed by CMN

21 for enrolled students. located on our website at http://www.cmn.edu. The College of the Muscogee Nation Scholarship and/or Tuition Waiver/Grant is processed by CMN. You can complete your TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID FAFSA by going to the FAFSA website at View the Financial Aid Programs section www.fafsa.ed.gov. The priority filing located in the CMN Consumer Information deadline is January 15, and CMN’s school guide located on our website at code is 042249. http://www.cmn.edu.

Some students will be selected for SCHOLARSHIPS verification, a process that requires students Federal and State need and non-need based to provide more information to the Financial scholarships, Private scholarships, Tribal Aid & Scholarships office. If a student is Scholarships, American Indian College fund selected for verification, he or she will be scholarships, and College of the Muscogee notified by the Financial Aid & Scholarships Nation Scholarships and CMN Tuition office. Waiver/ Grants are available through contributions and endowments to the College CMN Scholarship (for documented members of the Muscogee Nation from the Federal of the Muscogee Creek Nation) and/or government, state, tribal government, Tuition Waiver Applications (for American individuals, businesses, and foundations. For Indian students who are enrolled in Federally- more information about other types of recognized tribes) are available both online scholarships please contact the CMN and in the application packet. An application Financial Aid and Scholarships office or refer packet is given to prospective students when to the CMN Scholarship Resource Guide they meet with an advisor or representative of located on our website at the College of the Muscogee Nation. http://www.cmn.edu.

CMN is available to assist students with LOAN PROGRAMS financial aid forms if necessary. To request College of the Muscogee Nation Board of help, contact the Financial Aid Coordinator at Regents has determined that CMN will not the College of the Muscogee Nation, at 918- participate in the William D. Ford Direct 549-2800 or via email at: Loan Program. [email protected]. College of the Muscogee Nation does not For more information, view the Introduction participate in any Alternative Loan programs. to the Financial Aid Office and Financial Aid We discourage students from borrowing loans Application & Forms located in the CMN and do not market them in any way. We do Consumer Information guide located on our not have a preferred lender list or any website at http://www.cmn.edu. preferred lender arrangements.

GENERAL TITLE IV, HEA STUDENT Borrowing Student Loans is discouraged at ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS the College of the Muscogee Nation. View the General Title IV, HEA Student However, we recognize that in some Eligibility Requirements section located in situations this is necessary. Please see the the CMN Consumer Information guide Financial Aid Coordinator at the College of

22 the Muscogee Nation to discuss eligibility for method and schedule of measuring the loans. achievement of these standards. The financial aid satisfactory academic progress standards must be the same as or stricter than the CONTINUING STUDENTS standards the school uses for students who are Reapply each year using the electronic not receiving Title IV aid. Please refer to FAFSA renewal application at CMN’s Consumer Information Guide for the www.fafsa.ed.gov and is available beginning complete Satisfactory Academic Progress in October 1 for the following school year. policy located on our website at http://www.cmn.edu. TRANSFER STUDENTS Contact the CMN Financial Aid Office if you RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS (R2T4) have already filed for financial aid. According to federal regulations, a return of Otherwise, the procedure to follow is the Title IV funds calculation must be completed same as “Continuing Students.” for any recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance who completely withdraws FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTERS (officially, un-officially, administratively) or After the student has completed their FAFSA fails all course work from a period of and verification, if necessary; the student’s enrollment or stops attending class before aid can be processed. Once processed CMN completing 60% of the trimester. This will notify the student through official school calculation determines the amount of e-mail and their student portal showing what financial assistance the student earned and is type/amount of aid is available. It is based on the date the student began the important to remember that the award letter is withdraw process, officially notified the only an estimate and all aid is based on the institution of the intent to withdraw, was availability of funds. There is no liability for administratively withdrawn, or unofficially any agency or the CMN to pay these awards. ceased attendance. Once the award letter notification is received, the student will be able to log onto their Please refer to CMN’s Consumer Information CampusVue student web-portal and accept Guide for the complete Return of Title IV awards. Funds policy located on our website at http://www.cmn.edu. FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT View the Financial Aid Disbursements NOTICE OF FINANCIAL AID section located in the CMN Consumer PENALTIES FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS Information guide located on our website at A federal or state drug conviction (but not a http://www.cmn.edu. local or municipal conviction) can disqualify a student for FSA funds. The student self- SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC certifies in applying for aid that he/she is PROGRESS (SAP) STANDARDS eligible. A school may verify this if there is To be eligible for Title IV, HEA aid, a student conflicting information. Please view the must maintain satisfactory academic progress Notice of Financial Aid Penalties for Drug (SAP). Under the administrative capability Violations in the CMN Consumer requirements, College of the Muscogee Information Guide located on our website at Nation must determine the academic http://www.cmn.edu. standards that students must meet, and a

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REGISTRATION file in the CMN Registration Office. Plans of study are valid as long as the student is

continuously enrolled. Students are Students register for courses during the responsible for checking prerequisites for registration period prior to the beginning of courses for which they plan to enroll and for each trimester. The CMN Academic Catalog following the plan of study in completing contains the academic schedule, for further courses needed for the degree. Once the reference. Each student must meet with student has completed 45 credit hours, he or his/her degree program advisor prior to she may apply for a final degree check and a submitting registration forms to the graduation request with the CMN Registration Office. For a complete listing of Registration Office. In all cases, the final the Registration policy, see the CMN Catalog degree audit must be submitted prior to the located on our website at completion of the trimester. http://www.cmn.edu.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Eligibility for Registration Academic advisors assist students in Students must meet certain eligibility completing a Plan of Study, selecting correct requirements before they may proceed with courses, reviewing course requirements in the registration. In order for a student to register, chosen major and addressing academic he or she must have a zero balance on his/her problems that may occur. The academic Bursar's Account. If a student has an advisor will also assist the student define outstanding obligation a “hold” will be placed career goals, encourage the student's on the student’s educational records. The awareness of cultural and social opportunities hold will prohibit the student from registering available to them and assist the student in in the future and the student will not be able developing critical-thinking skills. Advisors to receive a grade report or transcript until the will be assigned once a degree program has obligation is finalized. been chosen.

PREREQUISITES Courses designated as prerequisites in the COKV-HECKV VKERKV CMN Academic Catalog or in the CMN GRADES degree program sheets will be considered satisfactorily completed with the attainment Grades are recorded with the letter grades A, of a grade of “D” or better. Courses listing a B, C, D, F, I, AU, W, AW, P/F, P/NP, or N. need for prerequisites cannot be taken unless Grades are posted online through the the student has satisfactorily completed all student’s information system within two days applicable prerequisites. of the closing of each trimester. For letter

grades A, B, C, D, and F, please see below. PLAN OF STUDY

All students are expected to meet with an Grade Point advisor prior to enrollment each trimester to Grading Grade Grade plan their academic schedule. When the Scale Points student has declared a major, they will be assigned an advisor to develop a plan of 90-100 A 4 study. The plan of study must be approved by 80-89 B 3 the Academic Dean. The approved plan of 70-79 C 2 study will be stored in the student's academic 60-69 D 1

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0-59 F 0 Satisfactory Academic Progress see the CMN Consumer information Guide located on our Symbols website at http://www.cmn.edu. A – Excellent B – Good ACADEMIC PROBATION C – Average Students who have been approved for D – Below Average Academic Suspension Appeal will be placed F – Failure on Academic Probation. A student must bring his or her GPA up to a 2.0 in regularly graded For a complete listing of the grading policy course work at the end of the next trimester to see the CMN Catalog located on our website continue as a student. If the GPA is not at http://www.cmn.edu. increased, the student will be immediately placed on Academic Suspension and not ACADEMIC WARNING reinstated for one trimester. For the complete As a cautionary warning of possible academic policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress see progress difficulties, students who have the CMN Consumer information Guide attempted 30 or fewer credit hours and have a located on our website at cumulative GPA between 1.7 and 2.0 will be http://www.cmn.edu. placed on Academic Warning. For the complete policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress see the CMN Consumer information Guide located on our website at http://www.cmn.edu.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION COKV-HECKV Any student placed on academic probation the RESPOYETV previous trimester and fails to raise his or her GPA to 2.0 or the required cumulative level GRADUATION will be suspended from CMN for one trimester. For the complete policy on Students at CMN must request a degree check Satisfactory Academic Progress see the CMN the trimester before graduation from the Consumer information Guide located on our Registration Office. A degree check will website at http://www.cmn.edu. confirm courses successfully completed toward graduation and show any outstanding ACADEMIC SUSPENSION APPEAL courses(s) and/or degree requirements yet to A student may appeal Academic Suspension be completed. For a complete listing of the in writing, citing circumstances that led to the Graduation policy see the CMN Catalog suspension or the reason(s) an appeal of the located on our website at suspension should be considered. A student http://www.cmn.edu. who wishes to appeal must complete an Academic Suspension Appeal Form from the Office of Academic Affairs. The appeal form must be submitted no less than 4 business days before the beginning of the trimester of suspension to the CMN Office of Academic Affairs. For the complete policy on

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GRADUATION CEREMONY, ATTIRE, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Caps and gowns as well as printed announcements normally go on sale one month prior to the commencement ceremony at the Registrar’s Office.

Students must register if they plan on participating in the ceremony.

Standard graduation attire will be required if participating in the commencement ceremony.

Students will be recognized at the commencement ceremony with College of the Muscogee Nation graduation sashes, provided their grade point average and credits in residence meet the minimal requirements the trimester of their final term.

Actual honors designations on transcripts will be based upon the students‟ complete academic record once final grades are posted.

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Board of Regents and Contact Information

Mike Flud Chair Bruce Douglas Member Dr. C. Blue Clark Vice-Chair Sharon Mouss Recording Secretary Pandee Ramirez Member

Contact Information

College of the Muscogee Nation 2170 Raven Circle P.O. Box 917 Okmulgee, OK 74447 www.cmn.edu Switchboard…...... 918-549-2800 Fax …...... 918-759-6930 Office Hours: M -F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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College Administration

Robert Bible, M.S. President Kryste Carter, M.S. Bursar

James King, Ed. D. Regent’s Director of Jan Hart, B.S. Director of Business Institutional Effectiveness Affairs Monte Randall, Ed. D. Dean of Academic Affairs Kathy McCormack, Admissions Officer M.B.A. Krystal Wind, M.A. Dean of Student Affairs Financial Aid Coordinator Trent Pembrook, M.S. Mekko Tyner, J.D. Registrar

Degree Program Coordinators/Faculty

Norma Marshall, M.S. Instructor, Native American Studies Program Coordinator Mackie Moore, M.B.A. Instructor, Tribal Services Program Coordinator Ronnie Sands, M. Ed. Instructor, General Education Shanh-Dea McIntosh, B.S. Instructor, Gaming Program Coordinator Cheryl Najera, M.A. Instructor, Police Science Program Coordinator Rita Courtwright, M.A. Instructor, Academic Core Cynthia Sanders, B.S. Instructor, Science Caci Biggs, M.S. Instructor, General Education Waleila Carey, M.S. Instructor, General Education Bobbie Coon, M.B.A. Instructor, General Education

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2018-19 Academic Calendar

Fall Trimester 2018 Summer Trimester 2019

Enrollment May 29-Aug 24 Enrollment Feb 26-May 3 Move-in Day Aug 26 Move-in Day May 5 Classwork Begins Aug 27 Classwork Begins May 6 Late Enrollment Ends Aug 29 Late Enrollment ends May 8 Last Day to Add Class Aug 31 Last Day to Add Class May 10 Labor Day Holiday Sep 3 Last Drop with Refund May 17 Last Drop with Refund Sep 10 Memorial Holiday May 27 st st Last Day to Withdraw 1 Last Day to Withdraw 1 Half with “W” Oct 5 Half with “W” Jun 7 Mid Trimester Oct 19 Mid Trimester Jun 18 nd 2 Half Begins Oct 22 2nd Half Begins Jun 19 Veterans Day Holiday Nov 12 Creek Festival Holiday Jun 24 Last Day to Withdraw from Independence Holiday Jul 4 Full Trimester with “W” Nov 16 Last Day to Withdraw from Native American Day Nov 19 Full Trimester with “W” Jul 19 nd Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 22-23 Last Day to Withdraw 2 nd Last Day to Withdraw 2 Half with “W” Jul 26 Half with “W” Nov 30 Last Day of Class Aug 9 Last day of Class Dec 7 Grades Due Aug 13 Grades Due Dec 11 Student Break Dec 10-Jan 4

Spring Trimester 2019

Enrollment Oct 22-Jan 4 Move-in Day Jan 6 Classwork Begins Jan 7 Late Enrollment Ends Jan 9 Last Day to Add Class Jan 11 Last Drop with Refund Jan 18 st Last Day to Withdraw 1 Half with “W” Feb 8 Mid Trimester Feb 25 2nd Half Begins Feb 27 Spring Break Mar 18-22 Last Day to Withdraw from Full Trimester with “W” Mar 29 nd Last Day to Withdraw 2 Half with “W” Apr 5 Good Friday Holiday Apr 19 Graduation Apr 26 Grades Due Apr 30

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