What a Year!

NMJC Students Benefit from the State-of-the-Art Don Whitaker Automotive Technology Center

The following are highlights of NMJC’s accomplishments throughout the past year.

NMJC's Cosmetology Recognized Nationally
In the past year, students received several SkillsUSA (VICA) gold and silver medals at state and national competitions.

NMJC Receives National Automotive Award of Excellence
The Ford ASSET program was the first place winner of the Automotive Award of Excellence in 2001, and the GM ASEP program was runner up in 1999.

NMJC Professor Participates in Fulbright Scholar Program
Dr. Sue Bennett, NMJC Professor of English, visited Norway for one year lecturing and conducting research. She stated, “It was the most stimulating year of my life.”

Nursing Program Receives Eight Year Accredidation
NMJC has been awarded accredidation by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission for the maximum period of eight years.

NMJC Impacts Local and State Economy

• Operating budget in excess of 25 million.
• Employs 237 faculty and staff.
• 3,300 students attend NMJC utilizing 4.2 million in financial aid.
• Institutional capital projects anticipated in excess of 5.9 million.
• State GOB and STB projects in excess of 7.4 million.

NMJC Students Benefit From The State-Of-The-Art
Don Whitaker Automotive Technology Center
Collaborative partnerships with Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Texas and New Mexico Auto Dealerships, make it possible for NMJC to provide training in the latest automotive technology.

Latest Technology Enhances Student Learning
NMJC recently installed five “Smart Classrooms.” Each classroom utilizes the latest technology to facilitate student learning. By Fall 2003, all NMJC classrooms will be equipped with "Smart Classroom" technology.

NMJC Best Maintained Campus
Miguel Hidalgo, of the Commission on Higher Education, acknowledged NMJC as one of the leaders in maintaining campus facilities in New Mexico.

National Champion Athletes

• Keli Jo Smith - National Champion/Scholarship Recipient Breakaway Roper.
• Kevin Parker - Reserve National Champion/Scholarship Recipient Team Roper (Header).
• Paul Gutierrez - Reserve National Champion/Scholarship Recipient Team Roper (Heeler).

Assisting Students Beyond the Associate Degree
Coursework for baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees are offered on the NMJC campus from Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State University

ELIN Partnership Improves Information Access
Through a virtual private network, seven libraries offer patrons 24-hour internet access to electronic resources and over 415,000 books, government documents, audiovisual recordings, and magazines..

Students Earn College Credit While Attending High School
Collaboratively, NMJC and local school districts offer over 15 vocational programs and up to 30 hours in concurrent enrollment to students in Lea County. This collaborative effort among the public schools and New Mexico Junior College offers huge savings to parents and students for the first year of college as well as providing curriculum that is both challenging and rewarding.

Successful Collaboration Benefits New Mexico
The Joint Administrative Software Initiative (JASI), consisting of four two-year colleges, was formed to request state funding for the purchase of administrative software. This software will assist the institutions in preparing and submitting reports required by the State of New Mexico. The commonality of the software will help improve communication and cooperation among state institutions.