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Our Mission

The mission of the University of New Mexico's Title-V program is to build a community of engagement between students, staff, and faculty, and to promote innovative programs leading to increased retention and graduation rates of our Hispanic and low income students.

The Title-V Program Goals and Objectives

  • Provide quality and professional services to the University and its departments
  • Promote visibility and awareness throughout the University and community about its programs
  • Create an environment supporting student engagement and success
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff for training and professional development
  • Measure and assess its programs for student engagement and success
  • Develop and institutionalize programs for the betterment of the University

About Title-V

Over the past few years, the University of New Mexico engaged in several campus-wide assessment activities that enabled us to present a comprehensive and accurate picture of the University. These activities are as follows.

Assessment Activities

  • 2001 UNM Strategic Plan
  • 2005-6 Task Force on Hispanic Issues
  • 2005-6 BEAMS, Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students Focus Group
  • National Survey for Student Engagement, (NSSE)

From the above findings, The University of New Mexico applied for Title-V funding with a proposal titled, "Improving Campus Climate for Hispanic Students". In September 2006, The University was awarded a 2.8 million dollar Title V grant through the Department of Education. Title-V is a division of UNM Student Affairs and is directly overseen by Jennifer Gomez-Chavez. Title-V focuses on three initiatives:

Title-V Initiatives

  1. Faculty/Staff Development and Engagement
  2. Student Development and Engagement
  3. Multiple Academic Pathways for Students (M.A.P.S.) / Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students (BEAMS)

The goal of UNM's Title V program, "Improving Campus Climate for Hispanic Students", is increased persistence and graduation rates of Hispanic and low income students by collaborating with faculty and staff in creating student engagement.

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