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Espanola Campus
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-2100

El Rito Campus
P.O. Box 160
El Rito, NM 87530
(505) 581-4115

Mission Statement

 

Vision 

To achieve excellence in preparation of students to excel in the workplace of today and tomorrow.

Mission

The mission of Northern New Mexico College is to provide open access, affordable, quality educational opportunities in a modern technological environment by providing baccalaureate, associate degree and certificate programs in liberal arts, career, workforce development and lifelong learning programs that empower students to excel.

 

Philosophy

1. Northern recognizes that students are the focus of the school and seeks to enhance their skills and self-image in order to help them set and meet realistic career and life goals.
2. Northern believes that educating is holistic and that each student's needs and interests are to be complemented by the curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and administrative structure. In this way, students and staff are integrated in pursuit of education.
3. Northern strives to provide a comprehensive education to all residents of its service area.
4. Northern strives to provide educational programs that reflects the needs of the communities of northern New Mexico.
   
   

Statement of Purpose

1. To provide educational programs and course offerings which: lead to two-year degree and certificate programs; transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions; and meet the needs of students in skill upgrading, job advancement or change, and personal development.
2. To provide academic advisement, personal counseling referrals, placement testing, career guidance, tutorial services, and developmental studies to assist students in achieving their maximum potential
3. To provide activities and learning opportunities which meet the educational and community service needs and interests of students and the community
4. To provide opportunities for the intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural needs of students and the community by scheduling activities and services to further those needs.
5. To provide adequate organizational and support services to meet students needs and to maintain integrity and quality in its educational offerings