Western New Mexico University
Board of Regents Meeting
Castorena Building Serna Conference Room
Thomas B. McDonald Student Memorial Building Seminar Room
1000 West College Avenue, Silver City, NM
December 12, 2014
10:00 am Executive Session – WNMU Castorena Building, Serna Conference Room
i. For the purpose of discussion of limited personnel matters (report on possible personnel actions); legal matters subject to attorney-client privilege concerning threatened or pending litigation (update on collective bargaining negotiations) pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H-2), (H-7) and (H-8).
10:30 am Regular Session – Thomas B. McDonald Student Memorial Building, Seminar Room
i. Pledge of Allegiance
REGULAR SESSION
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of Minutes of
A. October 14, 2014
III. Review of Date for Next Board Meeting: January 29, 2015 in Santa Fe
IV. Featured University Component: International Studies Programs
V. President of Student Government (Information) – Ms. Gabby Begay
VI. President of Staff Senate (Information) – Ms. Donna Rees
VII. President of Faculty Senate Report (Information) – Ms. Sherry Bassi
VIII. Vice President for External Affairs (Information) – Dr. Magdaleno Manzanarez
IX. Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs (Information) – Ms. Kelley Riddle
X. Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs (Information) – Mr. Stan Pena
XI. Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (Information) – Dr. Jack Crocker
XII. WNMU Foundation Executive Director (Information) – Mr. Vance Redfern
XIII. University President’s Report (Information) – Dr. Joseph Shepard
XIV. Old Business
A. None
XV. New Business
A. Approval of Tuition for AY2015-16 – Dr. Joseph Shepard, President
B. Approval of Tuition Guarantee – Dr. Joseph Shepard, President
C. Approval of Sabbatical Leave – Dr. Jack Crocker, Provost
D. Approval of Asset Disposal – Ms. Kelley Riddle, Associate Vice President of Business Affairs
XVI. Regents Information Session
XVII. Adjournment
Mission Vision
WNMU engages and empowers learners in a multicultural, inclusive, creative, and caring community of teaching, scholarship/research, and service.
WNMU aspires to be the premier teaching university excelling in student-centeredness, the liberal arts and sciences, professional programs, and career and technical preparation. We educate with rigor and compassion diverse learners who achieve career goals, gain civic literacy, practice social responsibility, and engage in lifelong pursuit of learning. Valuing the traditional academy and taking pride in our history and regional cultural heritages, we embrace innovation and transformation for a sustainable future in an ever-changing world of local and global connections.