The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Media contact: Susan McKinsey: 277-1807, 362-5530
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2009
UNM Takes Corrective Action To Tighten Procedures
University of New Mexico President David J. Schmidly has directed that human resource functions within the Department of Athletics report directly to the Division of Human Resources in order to insure proper oversight, better training and renewed understanding of human resource issues and university policies and procedures. This action is being taken by the President in light of recent events within the Athletic Department.
Schmidly said, “I wanted to act quickly to insure that policies regarding our employees continue to be applied fairly and equitably, and that the mistakes made in response to recent events will not be repeated.”
Athletics managers and support staff, including coaches, will all be required to receive additional training on existing university policies and procedures regarding employee management.
In addition, Schmidly today also directed a review of current practices in the way UNM handles its public records requests to more efficiently deal with increasing demand and to properly comply in a timely manner with these requests.
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