Vision
By the year 2010, Northern New Mexico College will have six distinct colleges that each offer at least one baccalaureate degree, and will be a regionally recognized college that will excel and expand in quality education while maintaining the community college mission.
Mission
Northern New Mexico College provides accessible, affordable, community-based quality learning opportunities that meet the educational, employment, and enrichment needs of our culturally diverse region.
Philosophy
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Northern recognizes that students are the focus of the school and seeks to enhance their skills and self-image in order to help them set and meet realistic career and life goals.
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Northern believes that educating is holistic and that each student's needs and interests are to be complemented by the curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and administrative structure. In this way, students and staff are integrated in pursuit of education.
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Northern strives to provide a comprehensive education to all residents of its service area.
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Northern strives to provide educational programs that reflects the needs of the communities of northern New Mexico.
Statement of Purpose
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To provide educational programs and course offerings which: lead to two-year degree and certificate programs; transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions; and meet the needs of students in skill upgrading, job advancement or change, and personal development.
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To provide academic advisement, personal counseling referrals, placement testing, career guidance, tutorial services, and developmental studies to assist students in achieving their maximum potential.
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To provide activities and learning opportunities which meet the educational and community service needs and interests of students and the community.
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To provide opportunities for the intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural needs of students and the community by scheduling activities and services to further those needs.
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To provide adequate organizational and support services to meet students needs and to maintain integrity and quality in its educational offerings.