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New Mexico Highlands University Profile & Challenges. Walmart, AIHEC – HACU –NAFEO Student Success Collaborative September 8, 2011. Dr. Fidel Trujillo, Dean of Students Mrs. Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Director Office of Academic Support Mr. Roland Salas, Director Student Support Services.
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New Mexico Highlands University • Profile & Challenges • Walmart, AIHEC – HACU –NAFEO • Student Success Collaborative • September 8, 2011
Dr. Fidel Trujillo, Dean of Students Mrs. Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, Director Office of Academic Support Mr. Roland Salas, Director Student Support Services Introductions
Hispanic-Serving Institution • Affordable Cost of Attendance • Academic Programs • Rural Dynamic NMHU Demographics
Lack of Student Preparedness • Low Income/First Generation Population • High Enrollment/Low Retention & Graduation Rates • Need for Greater Collaboration, Communication, and Stronger Faculty Engagement Challenges
Partnership with CSU-Fullerton • Assess, Adapt, and Create New Strategies for Student Retention and Success • Enhance First-year Experience Programs Opportunities