Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.91
Liaison Jessica Spence
Submission Date July 26, 2019
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STARS v2.1

Central New Mexico Community College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 3.00 Molly Blumhoefer
Campus as a Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager
PPD
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Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
Yes

The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:

The parties to this Agreement agree that neither the Federation nor the College's respective policies or activities will discriminate against any employee based upon race, age, gender, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, Federation or non-Federation affiliation, veterans status or disability. To the extent allowed by law the only forum for addressing issues covered by this article is the grievance procedure contained in this Agreement. This article shall not be interpreted to restrict the employees' rights under state or federal law.

Employees who file grievances alleging a violation of the provisions of this Article and who have a reasonable belief that their personal safety is jeopardized may file the grievance at the step of the grievance procedure immediately above the level of the person alleged to have violated these provisions.

https://www.cnm.edu/depts/hr/current-employees/policies-and-procedures/collective-bargaining-agreements/instructional-support/article-21-non-discrimination


Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team (including examples of actions taken during the previous three years):

The office of the Dean of Students outlines within the Student Code of Conduct under Section C. Non-academic Discipline Process. Within this policy violations related to discrimination and the processes for reporting


Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:
No

Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit staff from underrepresented groups?:
No

Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:

2018-2019 update
School of Math, Science and Engineering: Dietary Manager
The Healthy Meals, Fit for Life project includes
these components:
• Develop a Dietary Manager curriculum and
certificate blending food science and nutrition
education with community needs, health, wellness
and service learning.
• Expand students’ experiential learning
opportunities at partner agencies.
• Attract underrepresented groups and produce
graduates capable of enhancing the state’s and
nation’s nutrition and health.
• Provide scholarship and stipend opportunities
and agency/community partners for the certificate
program.
• Partner with USDA Food and Nutrition
Services.
For more information, please visit the website at
cnm.edu/healthymeals
https://www.cnm.edu/programs-of-study/all-programs-a-z/nutrition/dietary-manager-brochure/brochure.pdf

Eligibility requirements for CNM developed (CNM-Explora and Intel-CNM) scholarship for STEM related fields are as follows:
Eligibility Requirements:
 Declared a STEM field or an education major at CNM:
 Currently enrolled in at least 3 credits
 GPA of 2.5 or greater
 Completed at least 15 credits toward degree
 Meet timeline requirements described on page two
 Pass Explora’s background check
 Preference to students from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and education fields

https://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/scholarships/documents/intel-cnm-stem-mentoring-opportunity.pdf

Eligibility Requirements:
• Declared one of the following STEM majors at CNM:
o Engineering, Math, Physics or Advanced Systems Technology
• GPA of 2.5 or greater and currently enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours
• Completed at least 15 credits toward degree
• Preference will be given to VA students and underrepresented groups in STEM fields

https://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/scholarships/documents/cnm-explora-intern-scholarship.pdf

NMITAP apprentices may be first-time college students, current students, or unemployed workers seeking skills and development. NMITAP is also available to veterans looking for civilian careers or other workers whose prior learning and experience can be applied towards a program of study. Our recruitment efforts reach select workers targeted for occupational development. We can also locate apprentices from underrepresented groups.

https://nmitap.org/

TRIO scholarships
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/trio/trio-scholarships


Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support faculty from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s programs to support students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:

CNM provides various support services for underrepresented populations, CNM currently has several programs specifically designed to support low income, minority, and first generation students. The programs are Trio, Trio provides academic and student support services to students who fall within these categories. Trio serves an average of 200 students a year. Student Support Services include, scholarship, academic advising, referral services for tutoring, financial aid, career exploration.

STEM-UP program currently serves current and prospective students in the STEM fields, the program provides an pathway for students to earn both an associate and bachelors degree in the sciences (UP-undergraduate pathway). The program provides academic support services in the area of academic advisement, career exploration, tours of 2 and 4 year institutions; academic support services which include tutoring both Supplemental Instruction, and individual and group tutoring, as well as charted STEM group study sessions. , http://www.cnm.edu/depts/stemup

2018-2019 update: There is a Social Justice Group at CNM that organizes monthly events and manages a listserv for both CNM employees and students. They are connected to the New Mexico Dream Team http://nmdreamteam.org/


Does the institution have training and development programs, teaching fellowships and/or other programs that specifically aim to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
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Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Yes

Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
No

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

2019: updates from Juliane Z., Heather F. , Chris C, Eugene P.
No Updates, 2016.

INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS
https://www.cnm.edu/student-resources/lgbtq/inclusive-restrooms

2018-2019 updates are those found under categories
* Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/trio

* Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?

2018-2019 update: There is a Social Justice Group at CNM that organizes monthly events and manages a listserv for both CNM employees and students. They are connected to the New Mexico Dream Team http://nmdreamteam.org/


2019: updates from Juliane Z., Heather F. , Chris C, Eugene P.
No Updates, 2016.

INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS
https://www.cnm.edu/student-resources/lgbtq/inclusive-restrooms

2018-2019 updates are those found under categories
* Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/trio

* Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?

2018-2019 update: There is a Social Justice Group at CNM that organizes monthly events and manages a listserv for both CNM employees and students. They are connected to the New Mexico Dream Team http://nmdreamteam.org/

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