Arthur J. Gonzales will become of new director for the Office of Equal Opportunity at the University of New Mexico. “Art’s experience, training and education have prepared him well for this position. As importantly, as a native New Mexican and alum of the University, he has the passion and commitment to be successful in this leadership role,” said UNM President Louis Caldera.
Photo: Arthur J. Gonzales
Gonzales has been Benefit Manager of UNM since 2003, and prior to that he served as UNM Employment Manager from 2000 to 2002. The Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity provides a leadership role in upholding the University’s commitment to equal education and employment opportunities and in creating and maintaining an atmosphere that promotes equal access and treatment for everyone. The director is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive equal opportunity and affirmative action program for the University and ensuring the University’s compliance with all local, state and federal civil rights laws and regulations.
Gonzales Statement
Gonzales said, “I am extremely excited about serving the University of New Mexico in this new capacity as Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity. I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty, staff and students in helping to achieve the goals of fair treatment and equal opportunity for everyone here at the University of New Mexico. This institution is so important to this community and to the State of New Mexico. I am thrilled to be part of President Caldera’s plans for the future of this great institution.”
Gonzales Experience
Gonzales has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the UNM ASM and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. In addition to his recent experience with UNM, he has more than twenty-eight years of experience in human resources and equal employment opportunity for a number of large public institutions including Los Alamos National Laboratory, the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture.
Gonzales will start his new position on Nov. 1, 2005.
Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627
Posted by scarr at September 22, 2005 10:35 AM