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: 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: 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: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management – Admissions Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 12-SEP-2012 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish the admission requirements set forth for WNMU and in accordance with federal law and compliance with the Equal Education Opportunity Policy. REFERENCES: Board of Regents Manual;… Continue reading BOR101-Admissions Policy

Responsible Department: Compliance & Communications Approving Body: Board of Regents Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-DEC-2024 PURPOSE: Western New Mexico University (WNMU) confirms compliance with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (14-2-1 – 14-2-12 NMSA 1978). POLICY: Under the Inspection of Public Records Act, every person has the right to inspect public records… Continue reading CC610-Release of Information Pursuant to the Inspection of-Public Records Act Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 23-JUN-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-OCT-2025 PURPOSE: The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) seeks to create a safe environment that contributes to student success and promotes the acquisition of knowledge. The university takes the prevention, threat, and elimination of hazing seriously, and all forms of… Continue reading SAEM506-Student Hazing Policy – Interim

Responsible Department: Student Affairs – Housing & Residence Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to specifically address the possession and consumption of alcohol in campus housing, ensuring compliance with federal law and promoting responsible behavior among students. POLICY: ALCOHOL: This alcohol directive falls in accordance… Continue reading SAEM503-Housing & Residence Alcohol Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management – Admissions Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 10-MAR-2017 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: In an effort to ensure campus safety, the WNMU Office of Undergraduate/Graduate Admissions has adopted the following procedure for applicants that answer “Yes” to the, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense, or have… Continue reading SAEM501-Felony Conviction Admissions Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management – Campus Police Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of the Campus Video Surveillance Policy is to provide a standardized process and transparent information regarding video surveillance at Western New Mexico University (WNMU). The video surveillance camera system at WNMU is in… Continue reading SAEM500-Campus Video Surveillance Policy