Responsible Department: Board of Regents Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 07-JAN-1997; REV 01 10-SEP-2004 Review/Revision Date: 15-JUL-2024 PURPOSE: Western New Mexico University (WNMU) strives to create an inclusive campus committed to diversity among students, faculty, staff, adjuncts, contractors, community members, visitors, and university affiliates. WNMU recognizes the importance of building a campus culture… Continue reading BOR107-Language Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Information Technology Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To create a disposition environment that does not create a vulnerability in the access of data related to Western New Mexico University (WNMU) by unauthorized persons or entities.  POLICY:   WNMU shall erase all licensed software including operating systems, data, and any electronic media pertaining… Continue reading BA462 – Disposition of Computer Hardware Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Information Technology Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment, internet, intranet and technical resources at Western New Mexico University (WNMU). These policies are in place to protect employees, students, and WNMU. Inappropriate use exposes WNMU and individuals alike to risks including… Continue reading BA461 – Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy

Responsible Department: Board of Regents Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 10-MAY-2001; REV01 13-DEC-2002; REV 02 18-MAR-2004 Review/Revision Date: 15-JUL-2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of WNMU’s honorary degree policy is to establish transparent criteria and procedures for the selection and awarding of honorary degrees to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their field. Ref:… Continue reading BOR106-Honorary Degree Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  Western New Mexico University (WNMU) reconfirms our commitment to affirmative action and equal employment and education for all employees (adjuncts, faculty, and staff), students, student workers, contractors, members of the community, and university affiliates. With this commitment, WNMU provides the option… Continue reading BA453 – Gender Identity Policy

Responsible Department: Board of Regents Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 12-MAY-1989; REV 01 1999; REV 02 10-MAY-2001 Review/Revision Date: 15-JUL-2024 PURPOSE: The Board of Regents of Western New Mexico University adopts this policy to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended. Ref: Chapter I.11 in the Board of Regents Manual.… Continue reading BOR104-Drug Free Workplace Policy

Responsible Department: Board of Regents Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: To confirm the commitment of the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents to ensuring transparency and compliance with the State of New Mexico requirements under the Governmental Conduct Act (GCA)and Procurement Code. POLICY: No WNMU Board… Continue reading BOR103-Conflict of Interest – Board of Regents

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 28-AAUG-2020 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To uniformly respond to current and past WNMU employees request for information.  POLICY:   Any current or past employee can review all documents in their employee file by requesting an appointment. No employee is authorized to take documents from their file or take… Continue reading BA452 – Review of Employment File – Inspection and Reproduction Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to define and maintain clear and consistent standards for faculty qualifications at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) in alignment with the credentialing guidelines of the Higher Learning Commission.   By establishing minimum academic credentials and relevant professional experience required for… Continue reading BA451 – WNMU Faculty Qualification Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to establish clear and consistent guidelines for the qualifications of staff members at Western New Mexico University (WNMU).   POLICY:   The primary credentialing guidelines for Staff qualifications were established by Western New Mexico University to ensure that all… Continue reading BA450 – WNMU Staff Qualification Policy