Student Support at UNM-Gallup
UNM G When students start their college journey, they can sometimes be surprised at the intensity of the coursework, as well as the expectations regarding time management, study skills, and workloads. Student service experts on the UNM-Gallup campus know that college can be challenging for students both in and out of the classroom, so there are many resources available to help navigate this next step in their education.
In addition to trained advisors, financial aid experts, qualified and caring tutors and a wide range of other student support options, UNM-Gallup is also home to the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). The ARC is managed by Student Success Specialist Mary Lou Mraz who deals exclusively with a population of students who have disabilities that can include vision, hearing, mobility, learning, mental or emotional impairments. Students who have documented disabilities have access to services that can equalize their opportunities and make learning easier for them. The ARC, which serves approximately 115130 students at a time, offers both human resources and specialized equipment designed to improve access to campus classes and services. Examples include employees who can accompany students to class, take notes, and act as readers. As part of specific classroom accommodations, the ARC can ask that lectures and assignments be put into writing and that students have extra time or a distraction-free environment in which to take tests.
Equipment aids include a variety of video magnifiers that assist sight-impaired students. Both desktop and portable options give students the opportunity to read magnified lecture notes, textbooks, and academic or research documents. Other technical enhancements include scanners
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