TITLE-V

OUR MISSION

The mission of the University of New Mexico’s TITLE-V program is to build a community of engagement between students, staff, and faculty, and to promote innovative programs leading to increased retention and graduation rates of our Hispanic and low income students. TITLE-V will:

• Provide quality and professional services to the University and its departments
• Promote visibility and awareness throughout the University and community about its programs
• Create an environment supporting student engagement and success
• Collaborate with faculty and staff for training and professional development
• Measure and assess its programs for student engagement and success
• Develop and institutionalize nationally recognized programs for the betterment of the University

ABOUT TITLE-V

Over the past few years, the University of New Mexico engaged in several campus-wide assessment activities that enabled us to present a comprehensive and accurate picture of the University. These activities included:

• 2001 UNM Strategic Plan
• 2005-6 Task Force on Hispanic Issues
• 2005-6 BEAMS, Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students Focus Group
• National Survey for Student Engagement, (NSSE)

From the above findings, The University of New Mexico applied for TITLE V funding with a proposal titled, "IMPROVING CAMPUS CLIMATE FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS". In September 2006, The University was awarded a 2.8 million dollar TITLE V grant through the Department of Education. TITLE-V is a division of UNM Student Affairs and directly overseen by Jennifer Gomez-Chavez. TITLE-V focuses on three initiatives:

1. Faculty/Staff Development and Engagement
2. Student/Development and Engagement
3. Multiple Academic Pathways for Students,(MAPS)/Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students (BEAMS)

The goal of UNM's TITLE V program, "IMPROVING CAMPUS CLIMATE FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS", is increased persistence and graduation rates of Hispanic and low income students by collaborating with faculty and staff in creating student engagement. TITLE-V provides UNM with the opportunity to make historical changes within our Hispanic community.

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Copyright © 2007 The University of New Mexico. Standard Disclaimer and Copyright Information Page. The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, the information in this site is available in alternate formats upon request. The University of New Mexico has been fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools since 1922. UNM's Title V project is 100% funded through a grant from the US Department of Education in the amount of $2.8 million dollars.