Presenters:
John Geissman, Facilitator
Tom Dodson, Campus Climate
Terry Babbitt, Undergraduate Recruitment
Susan Carkeek, Staff
Ricardo Maestes, Diversity
Mike Dougher, Faculty Development
Laurence Roybal, SPTF
Bill Miller, Recorder

One participant attended from the UNM community

Concern was raised about the fragmentation of security services at UNM. There are a hodge-podge of security systems in use, and about 125 full-time UNM/UNMH employees working in security. There is little coordination of security efforts, and much inefficiency. There is too little coordination and standardization of security/alarm systems. One part of campus pays $125 per hr for maintenance of security systems; the other side of campus has UNM employees trained to maintain them. There is little security training for students, faculty and staff. Computer security is a specific concern, and again there is little coordination on campus. There is a need for pro-active planning for response to various threats to safety. Another special concern is export control, which is the subject of increasing federal regulation. Consideration could be given to a degree program in security management (currently a masters offered by Webster U). Security services are duplicated (except for law enforcement) at UNM, UNMH, and Research Park, with little or no coordination across these campuses.

Develop policies and procedures to standardize and coordinate security services

Coordinate and reduce duplication/inefficiency of services (e.g., four different lock shops)

There should be a director of security for the system, who coordinates services

This is recognized to be more general pattern than in security. There is similar isolation, duplication of services, and inefficiency in many areas of UNM across campuses. Coordination of these services could promote efficiency and facilitate career ladders.