Improve communication between students and faculty using Mustang Express. Model active learning and group collaboration so that faculty will use these techniques in classes and students will use them in learning. Assess the success of this initiative.
Western New Mexico University is a university located in Silver City, New Mexico.
Founded in the Territory of New Mexico on February 11, 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School, the school began to offer classes on September 3, 1894 in a rented Presbyterian church. On June 2, 1893, the nacent board of regents accepted 20 acres of land situated on a hillside overlooking the town donated by its own John W. Flemming. In November 1896, the school's first permanent building, Old Main, was dedicated and within twenty years enrollment had reached nearly 500 students.
Today WNMU has over 70 majors and 1,857 undergraduates. WNMU operates a noncompetitive admissions policy, accepting almost 100% of students who apply. WNMU has a branch in Gallup, NM focused on meeting the diverse needs of Nortwest New Mexico and Northeast Arizona. Gallup Graduate Studies Center offers the following programs: Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary or Secondary, Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Education, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Educational Leadership, Masters of Arts in Bilinugal Education or Teaching English as a Second Language. - Gallup Graduate Studies Center
WNMU also has branches in Deming and Truth or Consequences. Known for its School of Education, other areas of interest include Occupational Therapy, Business Management, Nursing, and Social Work.
WNMU has been recognized with the 2003 Zia Award, the first four-year university in the state to receive the award, the 2005 Best Practice Award for the School of Education, the 2006 Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year Award, the 2008 Pinon Award, and the 2008 Companero Award.
Over 100 courses are offered online. Two bachelor degrees, in Criminal Justice and Occupational Therapy, can be obtained exclusively through online classes. A newly designed E-Commerce Degree is available.
Athletics teams are nicknamed the Mustangs and compete in several sports such as college football, volleyball, tennis, softball, basketball, cross country, and golf. After several years as an NCAA Division II Independent, the Mustangs returned to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in the fall of 2006.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 21% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Independent Southwest Region) Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Track (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,863 | $ 10,423 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,064 | $ 9,624 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 799 | $ 799 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,997 | 72% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,600 | 8% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,252 | 23% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,917 | 31% | |
Any Aid: |
84% |
