Western New Mexico University plans to develop a unique student-mentoring program if at least $133,000 is raised through a matching campaign initiative with The State of New Mexico.
The State of New Mexico has made available $400,000 to help WNMU provide the mentorship and research opportunities, if the university raises $133,000 before March 1. For every $1 raised, the State will provide $2.
“WNMU has the opportunity to expand student leadership opportunities to students in areas that are very important to the future of our country,” said Dr. Jose Herrera, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Seniors studying in STEM-H programs, which include science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health fields, will become mentors to other students, if the campaign is successful. The student mentors will provide academic mentoring and tutoring, as well as access to research to underclassmen.
“With the generosity of our community, a successful campaign will help us develop a modern approach to mentoring and provide additional research experiences,” said Herrera.
The student mentor teams will also provide a community based approach to improve the likelihood that WNMU students will contribute to the educational and economic enterprise in the community.
To learn more about the program and to make a contribution, visit http://foundation.wnmu.edu/warm.