Press Release 2017 :: UNM Gallup | The University of New Mexico

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: December 1, 2017

Sent on behalf of the UNM-Gallup administration and police department:

Dear Campus Community,

With the upcoming winter break, please be reminded that the campus will be on lock down protocol and there will be no custodial or security services on-site beginning 7:00 pm Thursday, December 21st until the campus reopens at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

As always, the safety of our community is a topmost priority so always be aware of your surroundings on campus. Should you experience or witness any type of emergency situation please dial 911 immediately. In the event of a non-emergency situation requiring police attention, please dial either (505) 863-7620 for the on-campus police station or the non-emergency cell phone numbers for our police officers as below:

Sgt. Richard Perez: (505) 979-3835
Officer Ray Padilla (505) 979-3834
Officer Ken Langley (505) 870-2661

Our police officers also offer escort services so call their non-emergency cell phone numbers any time you need an escort to get to your car or between buildings.

We pride ourselves on having a safe and secure campus, but please always be aware and alert to any instances that may require assistance.

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: September 28, 2017

UNM Gallup Chief Executive Officer Finalists Announced September 26, 2017

Interim Provost Craig White announced today five finalists for the Chief Executive Officer position for the UNM Gallup branch campus. Provost White commented, “I am delighted that we had such great interest in this important position. Our Gallup campus is incredibly important to the overall mission to UNM because it serves an important community and diverse set of students. I believe we have a very strong set of candidates.”

Candidates will interview both on the Gallup and main campus between October 9 and October 26 as follows:

Dr. Andrew I. Nwanne - October 9-10, 2017

Dr. Nwanne is the Chief Academic Officer and Provost at New Mexico State University in Carlsbad. In this capacity, he plans, develops, and administers the institution’s educational programs and services. Prior, he was the Associate Dean in the College of Business at Indiana Institute of Technology and a current participant in Leadership New Mexico. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Carlsbad Hospital and serves on the Higher Learning Commission’s Peer Reviewer Corp and Institutions Actions Council. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of North Texas, a Master’s degree from Amberton University and a Bachelor’s degree from Bishop College.

Dr. Glenda Balas - October 11-12, 2017

Dr. Balas is Professor of Communication and Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UNT Dallas, a position she has held since July of 2013. She formerly held the positions of Interim Provost at UNT Dallas, Chair of the Communication and Journalism Department at the University of New Mexico, Chair of the Mass Communication Department at Sam Houston State University, and Associate Chair and Doctoral Director of the Communication and Journalism Department at UNM. In addition to these twelve years of academic administration, she brings additional experience teaching, as well as fund development and nonprofit and media management. Dr. Balas holds a B.S. in Mass Communication and an M.B.A. from Eastern New Mexico University and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Richard Fleming - October 17-18, 2017

Dr. Fleming is Vice President/Dean of the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. He previously held positions as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Thomas Nelson Community College, President of Northland Pioneer College, Vice President for Instruction at New Mexico Junior College, Dean of the Center for Business and Corporate Development at the Community College of Denver, and Dean of Continuing Education/Faculty at North Lake College. Dr. Fleming earned an EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, an MBA and MS in Industrial Administration from the University of Dallas, and a BS in Zoology from Memphis State University.

Dr. James Malm - October 19-20, 2017

Dr. Malm brings 25-years of higher education teaching and administrative leadership experience at five different colleges, from Penn State Harrisburg outreach to chief administrative officer for Baltimore County Community College, dean at Colorado State University Pueblo, campus head for Laramie County Community College Albany County and executive vice president of Mohave Community College in 2017. He currently teaches graduate and undergraduate management courses at Colorado State University Global Campus. Dr. Malm earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees from Penn State, followed by the Doctor of Management from the University of Maryland University College as an Orkand Research Fellow and the publication of the article ‘Six community college presidents: Organizational pressures, change processes and approaches to leadership’ in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice.

Dr. Carlos C. Ayala – October 25-26, 2017

Dr. Ayala currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at California State University-Sonoma. Dr. Ayala has worked as a chemist, science and math teacher, principal, senior educational researcher, and small business owner. His area of research is educational assessment and the use of data for program improvement that has been sponsored via grants by the National Science Foundation, US Department of Education, Chevron Foundation, and others. His stated goal is to unleash the transformative force of education to support all individuals, their families, and their communities. He received his bachelors degrees from the University of California Santa Cruz, masters degree from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University.

Comments and questions may be directed to Dr. Alice Letteney who is serving as search committee chair (alicel@unm.edu) or (provost@unm.edu).

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: March 8, 2017

One Month Leadership Program for Indigenous Young Leaders
May 29-June 23, 2017 @ Universidad De las Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Puebla, MX
Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico
Deadline: March 15, 2017

Leadership Program for Indigenous Youth USA 2017(Pdf file)

Short Description: The Leadership Program for Indigenous Youth aims to strengthen the abilities of young leaders so they can accurately identify the needs of their hometowns or communities, propose solutions to local problems, and generate public policy proposals in order to promote local development. See attachment “Leadership Program for Indigenous Youth USA”

Language: Content primarily delivered in Spanish, with English translation available. Working knowledge of Spanish language will be helpful for interaction with other program participants.

Applicant profile: Native American students between 18-25 years old, currently in an undergraduate program of study. Applicants should have broad knowledge of current issues or challenges in their communities relating to language, health, or migration.

Costs: Full scholarships available to include RT international travel, meals, accommodation, and program fees.

Deadline: Official deadline is March 6, 2017; however, I can extend to ensure serious applicants have time to prepare applications.

Interested students should contact: Danielle Gilliam, Administrative Officer, UNM Global Education Office (GEO) | 277-6051 or dgilliam@unm.edu. Applicants will receive application assistance from UNM GEO.

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Students: Partial Scholarships Available:
Int'l Opportunity for UNM Undergraduate Women in STEM +Architecture
June 3-30, 2017 @ Universidad La Salle Mexico, Mexico City, MX
Sponsored by 100,000 Strong in the Americas

Short Description: The University of New Mexico Global Education Office is pleased to announce partial scholarships for UNM undergraduate women in the STEM +Architecture (STEM+A) fields to participate in an international high-impact academic professionalization program – The Innovation Academy for Women of the Americas (“The Academy”). UNM applicants from the following disciplines are preferred: biology, chemistry, engineering (civil, chemical and biological, electrical and computer, and mechanical), earth and planetary sciences, environmental sciences, mathematics and statistics, nutrition, and environmental planning and design (architecture).

During the 30-day program participants can expect to:

Develop globally relevant experience through working on a challenging real-life, hands-on project focused on improving water quality and overall public health within a specific ecosystem. Participants will collaborate in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural groups within four main modules: data analysis and identification of quality-of-life measures; research and review of technological/engineering requirements; environmental factor analysis; and design of the social habitat.
Receive coaching/mentoring from academics, practitioners, and experts who will encourage the development of problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Participants will enrich academic competencies in research methodologies, project management, and cross-discipline communication and collaboration. These skills are designed to accelerate preparation for graduate studies and professional research.
Develop leadership skills needed for personal, academic, and professional success with an emphasis in stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship, and increased global social responsibility awareness. Participants will become part of a network of women in the STEM+A fields to facilitate on-going mentorship, support, and collaboration beyond the duration of the summer program.
Experience first-hand cultural exchanges, develop global points-of-view, and broaden knowledge in their fields.
Receive a certificate of completion, endorsed by The Academy and its higher education partners

Language: Content primarily delivered in English. Intermediate conversational Spanish language skills described in the application essay and demonstrated to the UNM Global Education Office, if chosen. It is important to have at least an intermediate conversational Spanish language ability to meaningfully engage within the environment of Mexico City.

Applicant Profile:

Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must have completed (5) semesters in a STEM+A undergraduate program of study
Previous experience with undergraduate research
Maturity, responsibility, and willingness to participate fully in The Academy activities and its international network for women of the Americas.

Costs & Scholarships:

Program fee: $2,500 USD, includes program content and related transportation, housing, meals, certificate of completion, and Universidad La Salle campus facility access as related to the program. Roundtrip international airfare, passport expenses, and personal expenses are not included in this cost.
Partial scholarships are available to support competitive UNM applicants administered through the UNM Global Education Office. Scholarship awards will range between $500 and $1,000 USD. The scholarships are made possible by the 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative.
Applicants may also apply for general scholarships available through the Global Education Office’s Education Abroad program. For more information visit: https://studyabroad.unm.edu/section/unm-regents-international-study-grant

To indicate interest, obtain specific information, and/or to apply contact:
Danielle Gilliam, UNM Global Education Office
277-6051 or dgilliam@unm.edu

The UNM Global Education Office plans to assist with facilitating the application process for UNM applicants.

For general information visit: www.academy4women.org
Facebook: @academiaparamujeres
The Academy is a consortium of talented and motivated undergraduate women, faculty, professionals, organizations, and institutions linked by a common purpose: to encourage and inspire more women in the Americas to advance to higher levels of education and influence in the science, technology, engineering, math, and architecture (STEM+A) fields. Women in the Americas have valuable perspectives to contribute to these disciplines, and this program strives to develop the talents and leadership skills of undergraduate women for their long-term success, advance research across the continent, and ignite transformative social change.