Responsible Department: Academic Affairs Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-NOV-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-NOV-2025 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the administration of the Academic Affairs Faculty Professional Development Fund which was created for the purpose of funding faculty professional development activities. All parts of this policy and related standard operating… Continue reading AA314-Faculty Professional Development Fund Policy

Responsible Department: Academic Affairs Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has established this Student Academic Complaint policy to address student complaints concerning: 1. Assignment of Grades; 2. Professional conduct of an instructor, that does not involve discrimination or harassment, which may reasonably justify a complaint based… Continue reading AA312-Student Academic Complaint Policy

Responsible Department: Academic Affairs  Approving Body: Cabinet/President Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-DEC-2024 PURPOSE: The Course Recording Policy at WNMU aims to provide clear guidelines and information pertaining to the recording of live classroom sessions within an interactive environment. POLICY: Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is committed to fostering personal growth and facilitating a comprehensive… Continue reading AA309-Course Recording Policy

Responsible Department: Academic Affairs – Academic Technology Services Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: To establish a policy that identifies the roles and responsibilities of Canvas Administrators as well as establishing procedures for requesting and revoking Canvas Administrators access. POLICY: The WNMU Canvas Governance Policy outlines the roles and responsibilities of… Continue reading AA307-Canvas Governance Policy

Responsible Department: Academic Affairs Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 23-JUL-2002 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: This policy aims to address the underrepresentation within certain fields by prioritizing students from marginalized groups with the greatest need, both academically and financially. POLICY: The WNMU Graduate Division Scholarship is intended to increase enrollment of New Mexico students from groups… Continue reading AA301- Graduate Division Scholarship Award Regulations Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Accounting Department Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: To provide guidance for the management and control of the university’s capital and non-capital assets including its off campus learning centers. POLICY: EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY ACQUISITION Procurement of equipment and property should be in accordance with WNMU’s Procurement and Reimbursement… Continue reading BA402-Fixed Asset Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Accounting Department Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: To recognize the appropriate capitalization for newly constructed buildings, renovations and land improvements. POLICY: Upon the completion of any new building, the total construction amount will be capitalized and depreciated over a 25-year period. Renovations will be capitalized… Continue reading BA401-Capitalization Buildings Policy