Ten Things You Should Know About UNM-Gallup

1) Our Mission

UNM-Gallup is an open admissions campus which means students can enter noncompetitively and pursue a college education. As such, we deliver access to all students and meet them at whatever place they are in their educational journeys and their lives. This fulfills our mission of preparing people to achieve their educational and professional goals in a context of respect for the traditions and values of the many groups we serve. UNM-Gallup offers entrance and opportunity and works within the premise that any student should be able to pursue a college certificate or degree. Two-year institutions are generally founded on this community college model of opening their doors to anyone desiring a postsecondary education.

UNM-Gallup serves multiple roles including career and technical education hub, transfer institution, concurrent course provider and community education center. All these functions are important and keep the “community” in community college. 2) Diversity and Inclusion Matter

At UNM-Gallup, we view our diversity as a strength. Our differences define and unite us and allow students, faculty, and staff members to understand, accept, and celebrate the things that make us different – and stronger.

UNM-Gallup serves approximately 2,200 students of which 94% identify as being multiethnic or a racial minority. We also serve a population that is diverse in terms of age. From concurrently enrolled high school students to senior citizens, everyone is welcome. Being different together allows for students to feel supported academically, socially, and culturally. 3) Student Support Services are Strong

Students at UNM-Gallup have many reasons to feel supported along their educational pathway. The student to faculty ratio hovers at about 20:1, allowing faculty to know their students and students to know their instructors as well as their classmates. Classes are capped at reasonably small numbers, which allows for personalized attention and more interactive learning.

Teams of student support experts are available every step of the way to help with application, registration, financial aid, and advising processes. Summer bridge programs, the Center for Academic Learning, the Accessibility Resource Center, and strong and committed faculty members are a few of the many ways we close the gaps and make student success our first concern. 4) Strategic Priorities

The work of the university is guided by the following strategic priorities. They drive decisionmaking, support the institutional mission, and all lead towards the finish line of student success. a) Lifelong Learning b) Community Engagement and Outreach c) Instructional Excellence d) Enhanced Academic and College Life Experience e) Diversity and Inclusion f) Linking Educational Needs with Economic Priorities 5) Programming

UNM-Gallup offers a wide range of programs in academic and technical disciplines. Associate degrees, short term certificates, and a bachelor degree option, all allow students to enter directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education. With assistance from student affairs specialists, students can get assistance in deciding on a program and designing their educational plan. Visit www.gallup.unm.edu for a full listing of certificate and degree programs. 6) Concurrent Enrollment Gives Students a Jump Start

Through high school/college partnerships, UNM-Gallup can participate in a number of concurrent enrollment programs. As a result of these early college models, students can simultaneously take high school and college classes and get a head start on obtaining certificates and degrees while working on completing their high school requirements.

There are many benefits to these programs including the ability to accumulate college credits without having to incur tuition expenses. In addition to affordability, students can stay close to home while experiencing the rigors of college work. Students gain early exposure to several different career pathways while still benefiting from the supportive environment of high school counselors, college advisors, and personal support systems. 7) Financial Aid Opportunities

When it comes to paying for school, UNMGallup students have many ways to cover their costs of education. Nearly 90% of UNM-Gallup students receive some type of financial aid including grants, low-interest loans, scholarships, and work/study employment options. Whether it is the New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship, a federal Pell Grant, or any of several available assistance options, students can afford a college education. The financial aid staff can help students determine which opportunities will be best for them. 8) Branch Out

As a branch campus of the Flagship University of New Mexico, UNM-Gallup has strong main campus affiliations including transfer options, student support resources, and programming opportunities. The spring 2019 semester has provided a chance for students and community members to benefit from the Rainforest University Center Spring Seminar program

which offers a series of no-cost sessions on entrepreneurial training and technical business assistance. This is one of many ways in which the University of New Mexico reaches across the state, through its branch campuses, to provide high level academic and community education opportunities for all New Mexicans. 9) Community Partnerships

UNM-Gallup is called a community college for a good reason. Our students, faculty, and staff are out there making a difference by practicing what they are learning and opening doors for anyone to enter. We are always here for the community that has supported us for over 50 years.

Through the UNM-sponsored Small Business Development Center, local businesses can benefit from individualized counseling, including start-up consulting and low or no-cost workshops. The UNMGallup Adult Education Center provides free classes in basic skills as well as high school equivalency preparation. Staff at the center provide a comfortable learning environment to instruct in multiple languages while helping students become familiar with English as a second language. 10) Our Campus

With the beautiful red rocks in the background and our stunning southwest architecture, there is no denying you are in New Mexico when you are on the UNM-Gallup campus. We embrace who we are and where we are and invite everyone to visit our beautiful space. Come visit the Ingham Chapman Gallery where there is always an exhibit on display – oftentimes student art can be viewed. Sign up to take a class and ignite the student inside you. Take a walk on our groomed fitness trail to unwind and enjoy the views. Visit the Zollinger Library, the gymnasium, or the College Bookstore, and experience what makes UNM-Gallup such a special place. As Lobos we are leading, learning, and achieving.

For more information contact: Marilee Petranovich mpetrano@unm.edu (505) 863-7770

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