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 supply of equipment that aligns with policies related to the Information Technology Department (ITD) and the associated purchase, support, safety, and disposition of said equipment.   POLICY:   SECTION 1:  OVERVIEW  Computers play a vital role in fulfilling the educational, employee, and administrative needs of Western New… Continue reading BA466 – WNMU Computer Procurement 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 and maintain as safe of an environment as possible for Western New Mexico University (WNMU) in regard to all computers connected to the WNMU network.  POLICY:   All computers connected to the WNMU network shall have current virus protection. The Information Technology Department (ITD) will make a licensed… Continue reading BA465 – Virus Protection 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 responsible and safe environment for use of the product known as Mustang Express regardless of the source product name (e.g. mycampus, Experience, etc.).  POLICY:   CONTENT POLICY  Content on Mustang Express can be reviewed at any time by the Information… Continue reading BA463 – Mustang Express 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: 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: 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

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 08-JUN-2017 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To ensure that employees conduct themselves in accordance with the expectations set forth under the Governmental Conduct Act of New Mexico (GCA). The GCA requires that all State Agency employees conduct themselves in the best interests of Western New Mexico… Continue reading BA443 – Employee Conflict of Interest Policy