Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-SEP-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-SEP-2025 PURPOSE: WNMU values the advanced degrees, expertise, and professional experience of our staff members. To support both employee development and student learning, the University provides opportunities for eligible staff to serve as adjunct faculty. These guidelines are designed to… Continue reading BA454 – Staff Adjunct Teaching Policy

Responsible Department: Acadmic Affairs Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-OCT-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-OCT-2025 PURPOSE:  The purpose of the Program Dismissal Appeals Policy is to provide students with a pathway      for appeal in the event of a student’s dismissal from a program. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and timely appeals process for any student… Continue reading AA310 – Program Dismissal Appeals Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management – Campus Police Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUN-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-JUN-2025 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish a procedure for the proper use of all Body Camera equipment utilized by Western New Mexico University (WNMU) personnel as well as the storage and management of… Continue reading SAEM505 – Police Body Cam Policy

Responsible Department: Board of Regents Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 27-JUL-2021 Review/Revision Date: 01-NOV-2025 PURPOSE: This policy will apply to the investment of operational and endowment funds of the University and bond proceeds. This does not include endowments held by the WNMU Foundation. REF: The joint powers agreement between Western New Mexico University… Continue reading BOR102 – WNMU Investment 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: Compliance & Communications – Civil Rights & Title IX Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 14-AUG-2020 Interim  01-SEP-2020 Final;   28-APR-2023 Revised  01-AUG-2024 Updated/09-JAN-2025 Vacated  21-MAR-2025 Final  Review/Revision Date: 21-MAR-2025   SOP613 – Title IX Grievance Procedures 2025

Responsible Department: Compliance & Communications – Civil Rights & Title IX Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 01-AUG-2024  21-MAR-2025   Review/Revision Date: 21-MAR-2025   SOP611 – Civil Rights Grievance Procedures  

Responsible Department: Compliance & Communications – Civil Rights & Title IX Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 12-AUG-1996 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To ensure equal opportunity in educational programs and employment.  POLICY:  Western New Mexico University (WNMU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment for all qualified individuals. WNMU prohibits discrimination and harassment against any individual on the… Continue reading CC609 – Equal Opportunity Policy

Responsible Department: Compliance & Communications – Civil Rights & Title IX Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 12-AUG-1996 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To ensure Equal Opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.  POLICY:  Western New Mexico University (WNMU) pledges full support and commitment to the WNMU Affirmative Action Plan, which provides for equal… Continue reading CC608 – Affirmative Action Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-NOV-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-NOV-2025 PURPOSE:  Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is committed to hiring practices that are fair, transparent, and compliant with federal and state employment laws. This policy establishes the conditions under which noncompetitive selection may be utilized for university staff and appointed personnel positions.  POLICY:  This policy applies to all… Continue reading BA455 – Noncompetitive Selection Policy