CAMPUS PROFILE STUDENT PROFILE

UNM-LAFACTS& FIGURES 2004-2005

CAMPUS PROFILE

STUDENT PROFILE

STUDENT SUCCESS

COMMUNITY IMPACT

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has long been an integral part of northern New Mexico. Our student population reflects the unique ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the region. As a branch campus of the University of New Mexico, we continuously respond to community educational needs, while serving as a positive, productive force in the region.

In addition to our central location in Los Alamos, we have off-site locations in Alcalde, Bernalillo, Cuba, and Jemez Springs. We also offer educational services at a number of pueblos, including Sandia and Jemez. UNM-Los Alamos also has dual enrollment agreements with Bernalillo, Cuba, Jemez Valley, Los Alamos, McCurdy, Mesa Vista, Peñasco, Pojoaque and Rio Rancho school districts that allow eligible high school juniors and seniors to take college level courses.

UNM-Los Alamos is a Hispanic-serving institution (HIS), with 40% of its students self-identifying as Hispanic. In Fall 2004, 5% of the UNM-LA student body self-identified as Native American.

Fall 2004 Census

Full-time students 235 25%Part-time students 710 75%

Females 573 61%Males 372 39%

Average age 32

From Los Alamos/ White Rock 432 46% From Sandoval County 164 17% From Rio Arriba County 147 16% From Santa Fe County 100 11%From Bernalillo, Taos, Socorro, San Miguel and other NM Communities 96 10% From Outside New Mexico 6 0%

White Non-Hispanic 420 44%Hispanic 380 40%Native American 51 5%Asian/Pacific Islander 25 2.6%African American 3 0.3%Foreign 12 1.3%Undeclared 54 6%

ALL POPULATIONS SERVED IN FALL 2004

2004 Credit Students 945 36%ABE (ESL & GED) Students 485 19% Community Education Participants 422 16% Customized Training & SBDC Participants 753 29%

Total 2605 100%

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University of New Mexico-Los Alamos

4000 University DriveLos Alamos NM 87544(505) 662-5919Toll-free (800) 894-5919 (In State)UNM-LA is an equal opportunity institution.Available in alternative format upon request.

This watercolor, “Educational Freedom” by Secundino Sandoval, commemorates the 25th Anniversary of UNM-Los Alamos, providing educational services to the residents of northern New Mexico.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

CHILDREN’S COLLEGE Each year, over 200 children in grades first through sixth from throughout northern New Mexico participate in the unique Children’s College program that features hands-on discovery activities in learning science, engineering, and math, as well as other current issues designed to expose children to science in a positive way. A number of paid scholarships are funded by the National Science Foundation through the Regional Alliance of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (RASEM) and administered by New Mexico State University.

SCHOLARSHIPS/FUNDRAISING UNM-LA offers the following 12 merit-based and two need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,500 per year:• Academic Scholarship• Agnes Finnie Grotto Memorial Endowment Scholarship• Alice H. Armstrong Memorial Endowment Scholarship• Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship• Benito Garcia Memorial Scholarship• Bridge to Success Scholarship• Española Women’s Club Endowment Scholarship• Executive Endowment Scholarship• Georgia Fritz Memorial Scholarship• Jim Sagel Memorial Endowment Scholarship• Joe & Stella Martinez Memorial Endowment Scholarship • Legislative Endowment Scholarship• Lottery Success Scholarship• New Mexico Scholars Program Scholarship• Noah Rodriguez Memorial Endowment Scholarship• Scholars Program Scholarship

2004-2005 fundraising events brought in over $25,000 for the UNM-LA scholarship funds.In 2004-2005 a total of 83 UNM-LA students received $34,640 from the NM state lottery for first-time full-time freshmen.

UNM-LA ADVISORY BOARD Ms. Linda Daly, Chair Dr. Ronald Dolin, Member Dr. Nelson Hoffman, Member Dr. Richard Honsinger, Member Mr. Richard Kraemer, Secretary

UNM-LA ADMINISTRATION Dr. Carlos B. Ramirez, Executive Director Ms. Debbie Valdez, Assoc. Dir. for Business Services Ms. Patricia Boyer, Assoc. Dir for Student Services

UNM-LA FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Ms. Elizabeth Allred Dr. Marjorie Bell Chambers Mr. Norman Hamer Ms. Linda Hull Ms. Linda Schappert The Honorable Stephen D. Stoddard Ms. Roberta Straight

STUDENT SUCCESS

• In 2004-2005, 236 students participated in the College Cornerstone Program, designed to provide foundational skills in math, English, reading, science, and academic skills to academically underprepared students.

• Forty-five 2004 high school graduates participated in the UNM-LA 2004 Summer Bridge program. Schools participating in the program include Cuba, Cibola, Espanola, Rio Rancho, Robertson, Santa Fe and Victory Faith High Schools. Subsequently, 37 of those participants enrolled in post-secondary schools in Fall 2004.

• One hundred and six students received AA/AAS degrees and/or Certificates in 2004-2005. Eleven of those students earned a Certificate through the Electro-Mechanical Technology Student Training Program, which is co-sponsored with the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

• Forty-five individuals received GEDs during 2004-2005. Of those, 37 enrolled in post-secondary programs at UNM-LA.

• UNM-LA accommodated 150 students in its 64 unit student efficiency apartments.

• In 2004-2005, 299 students participated in the UNM Extended University program at UNM-LA that offers live classroom, on-line and instructional TV courses at the upper division and graduate level in many subject areas and disciplines, including University Studies, Engineering, Education Leadership, Nursing, and Public Administration.

In the fiscal year ending June 2005, UNM-LA provided goods and services in the amount of $659,309 within its service area.

Annual payroll expenditures of the UNM-LA for the fiscal year ending June 2005 were $2,634,888. UNM-LA has 164 full-time and part-time faculty and staff members with 80% living in the tri-county area (Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba).

UNM-LA collaboratively hosts community events featuring local and international speakers, musicians and films such as the following: Jim Sagel Memorial Lecture Series Piano Fund Concert Series Art Exhibits Monthly movies co-sponsored with the Los Alamos Film Society.

ADVISORY BOARD ANDADMINISTRATION

COMMUNITY IMPACT