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MISSION STATEMENT
Western New Mexico University serves the people of the State of New Mexico and its surrounding areas as a comprehensive, regional, rural, public, coeducational university. Its student body is diverse in age, culture, language, and ethnic background. Teacher education continues to provide the basic foundation of WNMU's programs. That focus has broadened to include a range of certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and several graduate programs which also meet the needs of students in allied health, arts and sciences, business, and vocational education. All undergraduate degree programs include a strong comprehensive general education requirement.
Excellence in teaching is a preeminent goal at Western New Mexico University. The University encourages the exchange of ideas; fosters the cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth of students; nurtures a lasting appreciation of learning; encourages increased relationships with people of diverse backgrounds; and furthers an appreciation for the benefits and opportunities derived from community involvement. WNMU, through advanced technology and telecommunications, creates opportunities for its students, the faculty and staff, and the communities it serves to participate more fully in educational efforts which provide access to information and outreach to the global community.
WNMU recognizes as a strength the multilingual, multicultural population of the region and state and accepts the responsibility to be particularly mindful and supportive of the unique opportunities afforded by this diversity. The University aspires to promote increased access to all levels of education and to help people better understand and appreciate diversity, tolerance and cooperation. The University is committed to help preserve and enhance the rich cultural heritage of the region it serves and to broaden its student diversity by reaching out to students from other states and nations.
WNMU values the contributions of its faculty, staff, and students and is committed to their professional growth and personal enrichment. Faculty and staff encourage student success by providing quality educational opportunities that are affordable and accessible. The University supports innovative and scholarly work, promotes integrity and equity in its dealings with people, actively pursues accreditation by recognized national and regional accreditation agencies, and seeks continual improvement of institutional management practices and processes.
WNMU works diligently to maintain fiscal and ethical integrity in its activities, to provide for the future educational needs of the people of Southwestern New Mexico, and to build a collaborative relationship with its constituencies. The University addresses the educational, cultural, community, and economic development needs of the region through its library, museum, gallery, fine arts center theater, and through supportive partnerships with community and educational organizations, business, industry, and local governments.
| Chief Administrator: |
Dr John Counts
President |
| Phone Number: |
(505) 538-6336 |
| Phone Number for Financial Aid: |
(505) 538-6173 |
| Phone Number for Admissions: |
(505) 538-6000 |
| Contact Institution: |
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| Type: |
Public, 4-year or above |
| Degrees Offered: |
Associate's degree
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years
Award of less than 1 academic year
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
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| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance Learning
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| Student Services: |
Academic or Career Counseling
Employment Services
Placement Services for Completers
On Campus DayCare
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| Other Information: |
Religious Affiliation
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| Other Resources: |
www.wnmu.edu
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