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ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: December 16, 2015

By Marilee Petranovich

The TRiO Student Support Services program at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ recently completed its annual assessment for the 2014-2015 academic year and exceeded the approved objectives, as established by the US Department of Education, in all five areas of assessment. The Student Support Services program was recently re-funded for another five year grant cycle which will allow continuation of their mission to motivate and serve the culturally diverse student population of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ. Through a broad range of support services that include advising, tutoring, financial literacy counseling and a dedication to helping students succeed, the Student Support Services staff work closely with qualifying students to assist them in navigating all areas of higher education.

The recent evaluation ranked the program on an objective of serving 160 students but 163 students were actually admitted giving the program a participation assessment rate of 101%. While the program was approved at a rate of 80%, 92% of participants remained in good academic standing. The approved rate for students to persist from one academic year to the beginning of the next was 65% and the achieved rate was 83%. The graduation rate was approved at 15% and was exceeded at a rate of 38%, and the transfer rate to a four-year institution was approved at 15% while the achieved rate was 27%.

Jayme McMahon, Acting Director of Student Affairs, said “We are so proud of our staff and our students for attaining these results.”

Federal TRiO programs, such as Student Support Services, are outreach and student service programs designed to identify and provide individualized assistance to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Eight programs are included under the TRiO umbrella and all are targeted at low income, first generation college students and individuals with disabilities. The programs help students progress through the academic pipeline from middle school through baccalaureate programs.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: December 16, 2015

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Land Partners Entrepreneurship Program

“It was a beautiful mistake.” These were the words Melvin Mariano used to describe how he inadvertently came to be a participant in an internship experience at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ. Melvin needed an extra class to maintain his part-time academic status when he signed up for what he thought was an on-line class. In fact, he had signed up for an internship class that is the result of a collaborative effort between ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ and the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Land Partners (GLP). The partnership gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to not only be involved in the day-to-day workings of area businesses, but also to see the connection between their school work and their career pathways. Melvin spent this semester working with Ramah Care Services and told ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ faculty, staff and administrators how he looked forward to going to work every day. “I’m not a people person. It started out slowly, but I felt myself coming out of my shell. All it takes is one ‘spark’ and now I feel like I’m part of the Ramah Care Services family.”

In a recent presentation on their experiences, GLP interns talked about what it was like to be immersed in the business world and how the program helped them grow their confidence levels, improve their communication skills and apply the concepts they are learning in the classroom to workforce situations. Corey Holyan worked with Patty Lundstrom and Michael Sage at the Greater ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Economic Development Corporation and noted that her internship “was the most amazing experience. It gave me the challenges I was craving. Patty and Mike are so driven and helped me feel more confident about my abilities.”

Research done by the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Corporation shows that almost 78% of second year college students want some type of internship or mentorship opportunity that matches their program of study. The ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ/GLP internship, which comes with an attached scholarship, provides this opportunity to students while allowing them to earn up to 6 credit hours in a semester by working 10-20 hours per week with their local business partners. Michelle Eriacho interned with the Digital Media Group and found that her work experience this semester helped her with the critical thinking skills that are not always part of a college curriculum. “I strengthened my time management skills, improved my people skills and learned the importance of understanding client wants and needs.” Rylen Sheche also worked with the Digital Media Group and helped design the slogan for the group which is “You provide the vision, we provide the solution.” Rylen felt his internship was very beneficial and “formed a better bridge between the university, the program and the community.” As part of the newly formed Design and Digital Media Student Group at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ, Rylen and several of his fellow interns set up a booth at the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Arts Crawl to demonstrate their graphic design and photography skills.

Renaldo Fowler interned with ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Arts and shared that not only did he gain experience by being accountable for his time, he was encouraged by his mentor Carol Sarath to always make school work his most important priority. Chris and Bernard Bond, known as “The Bond Brothers,” spent their semester working with the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Journey developing the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Travelers Guide Booklet. They took this opportunity to collaborate with other interns in the program and Chris noted that part of the learning experienced involved “assembling a team which is something I hadn’t done before.” In true entrepreneurial fashion, Chris and Bernard are getting ready to establish a Limited Liability Corporation to begin their own marketing business.

Adam Wilkey, GLP Representative, praised the students and the program by stating “I’m honored to work alongside each student as we learn, improve and succeed. I personally enjoy watching the confidence and ability of the students grow and flourish at the end of each semester. I can’t wait to see what they will accomplish and who they become.”

For more information on hosting a business intern, contact Aaron Kowalski (505) 879-9759, or Adam Wilkey (505) 703-4829.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: December 21, 2015

TO: ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Campus
FROM: Dr. Christopher Dyer
Chief Executive Officer

Dallago Plumbing has informed us that there is a leak at some point in the newly installed piping network. In order to identify the location and fix the leak, there will be the need for an almost 100% water outage on Tuesday, December 22 beginning at 8:00 a.m. If the location of the leak is easily identifiable, the water outage will be anywhere from 4-5 hours long. If they are not able to find the location immediately, they will have to excavate sections of Gurley Avenue and they cannot guarantee how quickly the water will be restored, or if it can be restored at all during normal business hours.

Given the uncertainty of the repairs and the fact that the campus will be without water for a minimum of half a day, the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ administration must consider the health and safety of all employees. After consultation with the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Provost, it has been decided that ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ will release all non-essential employees at the close of business on Monday, December 21st. Employees will not be required to report for work on Tuesday, December 22 and will not be charged leave for that day.

Supervisors should work with their staff to ensure that their department is secured for closure by 5:00 P.M. on Monday. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: November 12, 2015

The Student Veterans Association at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ honored local service members with a display case of military memorabilia and a presentation on Tuesday, November 10th. As part of the ceremony, student veterans set a Missing Man’s Table, also known as a Fallen Comrade Table, to recognize the sacrifices of military personnel, many of whom have not yet returned home. Nick Brokesholder, Veterans Resource Center Director, explained the meaning of the Missing Man’s Table to the audience as Student Veterans Association members solemnly placed symbolic objects on the table. At the end of the ceremony, attendees raised glasses of sparkling cider to the memory of all veterans. The following is taken directly from the script as read during the ceremony.

“The table is set for one symbolizing the fact that members of armed forces are missing from our ranks.

The table is small symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his/her suppressors.

The tablecloth is white which is symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms.

The single red rose signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of the beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep faith while awaiting their return.

The red ribbon on the vase represents the red ribbon worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand with unyielding determination, a proper accounting of our comrades who are not among us.

A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate.

The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait.

The glass is inverted – they cannot toast with us at this time.

The chair is empty. They are not here.

The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home.

The American Flag reminds us that many of them may never return and have paid the supreme sacrifice to insure our freedom. “

Photos by John Van't Land
https://picasaweb.google.com/105752124488670679809/VeteransDayAtºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: October 14, 2015

By Yi-Wen Huang

So far, the Staff & Faculty Mini-Grant Committee has funded many projects that are innovative and have enriched students' learning experiences or benefited the faculty, staff, the institution, or the community at large. These include Ms. Ann Jarvis' SkillsUSA Start-Up Project, Professor Thomas Kaus' Math Challenges for 5th Graders, Dr. Carmela Lanza's book club, Ms. Kathleen Head's project to enhance students' reading and comprehension of information using the Irlen method, Ms. Marilou Joson's Building Bridges for Learning workshop, Dr. Matt Mingus' National Library Week project, Dr. Carolyn Kuchera's Celebration of Student Writing, Ms. Laura Jijon's North Campus Mural project, Professor John Zimmerman's Ceramic Mold project, Professor Kristi Wilson's Rolling Mill project, and Dr. Lewis Gambill's Growing Up Wild Curriculum Workshop, among others.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: October 26, 2015

By Marilee Petranovich

Students at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ now have access to counseling services in a manner that brings together professional mental health experts, technology, confidentiality and recognition that many issues can complicate a student’s ability to be healthy and happy. Through an agreement with ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ is utilizing Zoom Technology to bring students “face-to-face” with trained mental health counselors from the main campus in Albuquerque.

Private and confidential meetings are now taking place via Zoom in a specially designated office on the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ campus. Services began this week and according to Student Success Specialist Mary Lou Mraz, “It is now much easier for our students to access mental health services locally. Professionals will be getting students immediately into counseling including emergency care if necessary.”

The SHAC services went into operation last week giving ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G students the opportunity to schedule appointments of up to an hour and fifteen minutes at a time, Monday through Friday. Mary Lou explained that she opens the door to the private office 45 minutes before a scheduled appointment to provide complete confidentiality to students when they arrive. Instructions are on the desk so students can log on by themselves and begin their session with one of the SHAC professionals. Mary Lou noted, “The most common issues students deal with are depression, anxiety, bullying and substance abuse issues. Students sometimes struggle with academic issues, especially if they are not doing well in class, as well as excessive stress and sexual identity issues.”

Dr. Stephanie McIver, Director of Counseling Services at SHAC, is working directly with the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G student services staff in bringing the availability of these coordinated and professional mental health services to the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G campus to ensure that all university students have the tools they need to foster success. Students who wish to schedule an appointment on the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ campus are asked to call (505) 277-3136 or access the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Health Portal at http://shac.unm.edu/contact-shac/my-health-portal.html

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: August 20, 2015

Visiting Assistant Professor Kristi Wilson travelled to Boston with 2 ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G students to exhibit artwork at the SNAG conference, titled Mass & Velocity. SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmith) reviewed the exhibition through this video:

Our ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G Students are about 7 minutes into the 12 minute video. Congratulations to the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G students for their great artwork and participation in the SNAG conference.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: July 20, 2015

The University of New Mexico-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ is proud to announce its receipt of a Student Support Services Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This award is for the TRIO Student Support Services program at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ and will be funded in the amount of $235,228.00 per year for a five year period for a total of $1,176,140.00 over the course of the grant cycle.

The TRIO program provides customized support services to ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ students who qualify based on income level, first generation status, or low academic preparedness. Institutions of higher education are funded for Student Support Services programs to provide academic development opportunities and individualized assistance to students which is intended to motivate them towards successful completion of a certificate or degree program.

Jayme McMahon, Senior Program Manager for the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Student Success Center and author of the TRIO grant proposal, received news of the award through a phone call from Senator Tom Udall’s office early this week. Upon receipt of the award letter she stated, “We are very excited to have been awarded the TRIO/Student Support Services grant for the next five years, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue providing critical support services to students attending ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ. This was a highly competitive grant cycle, and I am very proud that the submitted proposal, along with the proven record of success within the program, earned new funding for our institution. TRIO programs provide much needed support and services to first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities who are often underrepresented and most at-risk for achieving success in their postsecondary endeavors.”

The objectives of the grant-funded program directly address the academic needs of students and propose strategies to help students maintain good academic standing through a robust host of institutional means including academic and financial aid advising, career counselling, tutoring, supplemental instruction, coaching, and mentoring. The Department of Education strictly monitors institutions utilizing Student Support Services funding to insure that students are progressing and graduating from their programs.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ has maintained a strong TRIO program since 2001. The most recent grant ends August 31 of this year so the fate of the program remained uncertain until the new grant was awarded.

Jeannie Baca, Director of Student Affairs at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ spoke as to the benefits of the grant for students. “We are very excited to be named as a recipient of the TRIO Student Support Services grant and are extremely thankful to the U.S. Department of Education for their confidence and support. ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ provides opportunities for students to earn a credential, transfer to a four-year university or receive job training. This grant will provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. It will continue to enrich and strengthen the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G community.”

Executive Director, Dr. Christopher Dyer, in adding his strong support of the TRIO program adds, “The TRIO program represents a critical part of services we provide to students by helping those who need additional support to achieve college success. This program has had remarkable success in the past, and this present award is evidence of the excellent work done for our students who have academic needs.”

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: July 27, 2015

The Northwest New Mexico Regional Solid Waste Authority was recently awarded a grant from the New Mexico Environment Department Solid Waste Bureau that will make it easier for the citizens of McKinley County to have a convenient location to drop off their recyclable materials. As a result of the successfully funded grant application, ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ will be a designated recycling station. Grant funds will be used to purchase bins for all buildings on campus as well as other supplies, such as wheeled carts, that will allow for a greater commitment to sustainability efforts.

Pamela Stovall, Associate Professor of Communications and Journalism at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ, wrote the grant proposal in her capacity as a team member of the NWNMRSWA team. This collaborative effort resulted in the $17,500.00 award which will be used to purchase bins and recycling materials. Stovall notes, “This is a strong community-wide effort to lead the way in recycling. In the long term it is hoped that staff will be available to support and encourage recycling. ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ did a test study earlier in the year and the students were amazing. Students took the extra steps to separate recyclable materials with the help of individual staff members and departments. Having such a strong student response led to the local organization choosing ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ as a location for placement of the bins.”

The paperwork is still in progress to place the bins, but once situated, community members will be invited to utilize the drop off site for all recyclable materials.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: June 5, 2015

By Marilee Petranovich

The ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ campus will be receiving some much-needed infrastructure improvements during a nine month project that begins this week. The first part of the construction will involve the installation of new water lines which will increase the volume and flow of water into and out of the campus, and will provide the additional water needed for the second phase of the project which involves the installation of fire sprinklers in several campus buildings. The current utilities infrastructure has almost reach its water capacity and requires a pumping station to boost pressure within the campus.

The benefits of this project are far-reaching and will allow for anticipated campus growth. As with any construction project, however, there may be some minor inconveniences that campus employees, students and visitors should be aware of. There will need to be some digging and trenching to expose and replace existing water lines. Safety will always be the top priority so as the pipe replacement occurs there may be instances of traffic re-routing or reduction to a single lane in some cases. All construction areas will be clearly marked so please allow for slight delays as you enter and exit parts of the campus. As with any utility project, there is always the slight chance that there may be water or power outages. We will do our best to let everyone know with plenty of notice.

Construction started this week in the area in front of Gurley Hall. As early as next week, work will begin in the intersection between the gymnasium and Calvin Hall Center. Again, please use caution and patience when approaching these areas and refer to signage and/or traffic officers in construction zones. A few parking spaces in the Calvin Hall lot and the Nursing lot have been designated as staging areas for the construction trailers.

Once the water lines have all been replaced and capacity expanded, the second phase of sprinkler installation will begin in the following areas:

• Calvin Hall Center addition
• Zollinger Library
• Early Childhood Family Center
• Lions Hall
• Gurley Hall – oldest section
• Gymnasium

Every effort will be taken to minimize the impact of this project on operating functions but there may be inevitable minor disturbances. As the project progresses we will give regular updates and let you know in advance which sections will be impacted each week.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: June 10, 2015

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ, New Mexico. ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Rural Entrepreneur Institute (REI) completed its first College Prep Economics Course last summer.

This summer “we are doing it again” says Al Henderson, principle coordinator for REI. The one week instruction will begin on Monday, June 22nd and ends Friday, June 26th.

The college prep economics course is designed for the high school student who is planning on going onto college where he/she may have to take a required course in economics. Known as the dismal science, “economics can be a difficult course to master” noted Al Henderson who teaches economics courses at the university.

Interested students or their parents need to contact Lorena Thompson or Mr. Henderson soon because we have the first come first serve policy. The course is free of charge and lunch is free. Students will need to provide their own transportation daily.

“I have noticed many students who have repeated this course two and even three times before they pass,” added Henderson. So he designed the prep course to prepare high school students in advance to help reduce or eliminate repeating the course.

“It’s a costly proposition the student face by having them take the economics course over and over” said Henderson.

The quick tour of economics is an intense and challenging course. Students are introduced to the world of economics with concepts, analytical tools and skills economist use and supplemented with contemporary news to gain a better understanding about how our Nation’s economy works.

“By the end of the week, I expect each student to learn more about such topics as the stock market, GNP, consumer demand, opportunity cost, production of goods and services, inflation, unemployment, money and banking and how these topics feed into economic policies, growth and stability” added Henderson.

For more information contact: Lorena Thompson at email lmariani@unm.edu, 505/863-7641; or Al Henderson at email alhender@unm.edu, 505/863-7634.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: June 19, 2015

The University of New Mexico - ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Campus is proud to and welcome Mrs. Cynthia M. Jarvison (Cyndi) as the Director of the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC is a partnership of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of New Mexico, Santa Fe Community College and ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ.

In her new role, Cyndi will be responsible for management and operation of the SBDC which will include consulting with clients in the areas of strategic planning, business development, financial evaluation and marketing within McKinley County.

Cyndi is a member of the Navajo Nation with knowledge in federal, state and local procurement gained from her previous role as a Senior Procurement Specialist assigned to the Navajo Nation BIA Region. She was one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) satellite office of the Navajo Nation and was instrumental in creating the annual Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Day.

Cyndi has been working in business development and procurement for over ten years and has experience as a resource provider for government agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations of various sizes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico.

“We are very happy to welcome Mrs. Jarvison to the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ community,” said Al Henderson who was the interim SBDC Director.

Local entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and established businesses are encouraged to contact her to discuss business needs and opportunities.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: June 29, 2015

The ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ campus will close at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30th, due to an all-campus water outage associated with the infrastructure construction project. The campus will be without water from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The campus will re-open for regular business hours on Wednesday, July 1. Any classes scheduled to begin at or after 3:00 p.m. are cancelled for Tuesday, June 30.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this necessary phase of the construction project.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2015

By Marilee Petranovich

Sean Wallace

Representatives from Cellular One were on campus last week to recognize ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ nursing student Sean Wallace as the “#BeUNLIMITED Scholarship Challenge” winner. Dominique Mayes and Dominic Vigil of Naked Mobile presented Sean with a check for $1,000, a new cell phone and free phone service for one year. Sean’s winning entry included an essay and a text message that represent his philosophy on life and learning.

Sean Wallace & Cellular one team

Sean’s text message reads “Easy is not an option. Greatness is not a God-like feature, only the special among us will ever taste it; it truly exists in all of us. Dreams don’t work unless you do.” The goal of the Scholarship Challenge was to honor the hard work and perseverance of students. In accepting the award, Sean very eloquently acknowledged the support of his family “I wish my mom and grandmother could be here on-campus to see me today. They are my biggest supporters. I hope my essay and text message influence people to keep going. “

Sean Wallace & ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G Nursing Staff

Sean’s essay is below in its entirety.“I would send the text message because I would want to inspire at least one person to get up and do what they want to do to better themselves. The world we live in today is hard and education is the key to becoming successful. Everyone wants the easy way, whether it’s being fit or good at something. Well the text message is a statement that hard work is worth all the effort, if you just take the first step. I want people in my community to read my message and realize it is possible and it’s not too late to change your life for the good. Life is not easy, it’s hard and if it’s hard, go through it with hard work and don’t let someone’s words shape your image. The most inspiring statement I ever heard and that is similar to my message is that, ‘the wealthiest place is the grave yard, we won’t know what inventions or great ideas that would’ve changed people’s lives.’ So how my message is similar is by telling people that it is possible. You can go from bad to good; failure is what makes people smarter and stronger. So I want whoever is going to read my message to not stop working towards whatever dream they have because you’re tired, but to stop when you earned it.”

Sean Wallace & ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G Financial Aid Officers

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: April 6, 2015

By Carolyn Kuchera

Announcing the finalists in the first-ever ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G Celebration of Student Writing!

We received many high-quality submissions and are pleased to announce individual category winners. These five students will compete for the best overall writing award at National Library Week. The public will vote for the winner based on a poster display contest. That happens on Tuesday, April 14th in Zollinger Library. Food will be available at the event, which is open to the public, between 3-5pm. Please come meet our talented student writers and cast your vote for the best essay. The winner will receive $125, in addition to the $75 they were awarded for winning their category.

We have some extraordinarily gifted writers at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ, and this contest proves that!

Winners, categories, and essay titles are printed below:

Best Essay- Developmental English
Farrah Hood, "Cause and Effect Essay"

Best Essay- English 110
Carlton Henio, "Uncle at Fourteen"

Best Essay- English 120
Corey Holyan, "Bleed Red for Change"

Best Research Essay- non English Course
Anthony Cornwell, "How Sociology Relates to the Environmental Sciences"

Best Creative Work
Jeremy Yazzie, "Second Best"

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: April 16, 2015

From left to right Joelle Allen, Patric Soce, Leonard Tom, Alec Baldwin, David Moreno, and Ann Jarvis

The ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Skills USA Team competed this past weekend in the New Mexico Skills USA competition on the CNM campus. 19 students competed and the team came home with a total of six medals as described below. Through the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-G Center for Career and Technical Education, these high school students are dually enrolled at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ in a variety of different career education programs. Their performance at the NM competition qualifies them to compete at the National Skills USA event in Louisville, Kentucky in June.

Congratulations to these fantastic students as well as their faculty sponsors: Ann Jarvis, Principal, CCTE; Robert Encinio, Instructor, Construction Technology, and Joe Sanchez, Instructor, Welding Program.

The results were as follows:

• Gold medal in Welding Fabrication; a three-person team from the CCTE Welding Technology Program fabricated a jack stand from specifications distributed earlier; students worked with drafting personnel to develop a blueprint, which was submitted to the judging staff; students created their project on Friday morning (about a 6 hour span); the team was comprised of Tyler Johnson, senior from Miyamura HS, Devin Spencer, senior from Miyamura HS, and Roman Thomas, senior from ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ HS
• Gold medal in Career Pathways Showcase/Human Services; a three-person team from the CCTE Fire Science Technology program of study created an eight-minute presentation about one aspect of their training area; the team selected ICS – Incident Command System; this was presented via a PowerPoint presentation, examples of the students’ ICS 100 and 200 FEMA certifications, ICS books, and a display of an ICS chain of command chart; the students shared their knowledge and information with a team of four judges; the team members were Joelle Allen, senior from Miyamura HS, David Moreno, senior from Middle College HS, and Patric Soce, senior from Miyamura HS
• Gold medal in Extemporaneous Speaking; individual event during which time a contestant is given a topic and five minutes to prepare; Alec Baldwin, a senior from Miyamura HS who is enrolled in the CCTE Fire Science Technology Program, was the recipient of the top honor
• Silver medal in Customer Service; Govinda Lingayat, a student in the CCTE Health Careers Program, participated in many different scenarios displaying how to best deal with angry/confused/irritates/multiple customers; Govinda is a senior from ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ HS
• Bronze medal in Job Skills Demonstration A; this contest has students demonstrate a skill related to his/her area of training; Leonard Tom, a senior from ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ HS, is enrolled in the CCTE Fire Science Technology program of study, donned his PPE – personal protective equipment (fire gear), explaining the importance of each piece.
• Bronze medal in Welding; an individual event during which time the participant takes a written test and demonstrates six different welding processes; Andres Escamilla, senior from Miyamura HS, was selected third in the state out of approximately 30 competitors.

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: April 27, 2015

By Marilee Petranovich

At the most recent meeting of the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ-ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Local Advisory Board, a tuition increase of 7.1% was discussed and ultimately approved for the Fall, 2015 semester. Tuition will increase from $60.60/credit hour to $64.90/credit hour. In addition to tuition, students are charged mandatory fees that include a Technology fee ($4.20/credit hour), a Student Senate fee ($2.00/credit hour), and a Building Fee ($4.20/credit hour). This brings the total charge per credit hour, including tuition and fees, from $71.00 to $75.30. Please refer to the chart below for a summary of tuition only increases across the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ branch campus system (not including fees).