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‘Met with concern’: UNM hold on to accreditation By Justin Garcia & Beatrice Nisoli @Just516garc @BeatriceNisoli
The University of New Mexico was reaccredited for ten years after the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reviewed and recertified the University. The HLC announced this decision back in August — however, the reaccreditation doesn’t come with a perfect score. Of the five components the HLC reviewed, two were “met with concern.” Accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole, according to HLC’s website. The reviewers evaluated “multiple aspects of an institution ranging from its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances and resources.” Two of the criteria gave HLC reviewers cause for concern: The “fiscal mismanagement” of the Athletics Department and the shared governance issue with the Board of Regents (UNM’s governing committee appointed by the New Mexico governor.) Ultimately, the reviewers elected to monitor UNM in three ways:
• Requiring a report on institutional response to student complaints, publication of student outcomes and development of a comprehensive credit hour policy by March 4, 2020 • Embedding monitors into UNM in the 2023-2024 school year to determine if UNM has fulfilled its “Integrated Planning” focused on enrollment and finances • A focus visit due by Jan. 3, 2022 to examine the implementation of corrective action about the “fiscal mismanagement issues with UNM Athletics and the Board of Regents shared governance issues” UNM had to fulfill standards set by the HLC that are grouped into five categories: Mission; Ethical and Responsible Conduct; Teaching and Learning — Quality, Resources and Support; Teaching and Learning — Evaluation and Improvement; and Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness. Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness While UNM has allocated its re-
sources effectively according to the HLC, the University was unable to produce a report of student enrollment projections beyond the 2019 fiscal year enrollment goals. This response was regarded as a lack of fiscal planning and longterm views and projections. Because of this, a monitoring report will be required for the 4-year assurance filing, in which data from the past three fiscal years, current projections and projections for the next two years will be required. Evidence that the University is utilizing this data in its decision-making processes must also be submitted. The Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness category is divided into four components, labeled alphabetically A - D. Component A requires UNM to maintain sufficient resources, structures and processes to fulfill its mission statement while improving its education and plan for its future. This component was met. Component B holds that UNM’s administrative structures must promote effective leadership in a collaborative and effective manner that ultimately fulfills its mission statement. This
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component was met. Component C requires UNM to engage in systematic and integrated planning in regards to appropriate allocation of resources, budgeting, sources of revenue, enrollment, state funds, etc. This component was met with concern. Component D requires UNM to document evidence of its performance and improvement in all operations. This component was met. Notably, UNM was moved from an Open Pathway to a Standard Pathway process. These processes are two of three 10-year cycle options offered to educational institutions to maintain accreditation with the HLC. The Open Pathway process prioritizes improvement initiatives through specific projects dictated
by the Quality Initiative, which is proposed between the fifth and ninth year of accreditation. The Standard Pathway process follows the same requirements as the Open Pathway (Regular Monitoring and Year 4 and Year 10 Comprehensive Evaluation), but does not partake in a Quality Initiative project. UNM has been continuously accredited since 1922 and the next round of accreditation will occur in 2028-2029. Justin Garcia is the Editor-inchief of the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at editorinchief@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @Just516garc Beatrice Nisoli is a beat reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be contacted at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @BeatriceNisoli
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UNM football handed heavy loss Trump in Rio in South Bend Rancho Monday By Robert Maler @Robert_Maler
Notre Dame, the No. 7 football team in the country, hung 66 points on the Lobos Saturday afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium. Nevertheless, the final score probably isn’t indicative of how the game unfolded – especially early on. The University of New Mexico football team hung with the Fighting Irish for the better part of a quarter and a half. Saga Tuitele, who filled the role of UNM head coach in Bob Davie’s absence, said turnovers, bad angles on tackles, penalties and other miscues allowed the Fighting Irish to pull away for a lopsided 66-14 victory. New Mexico’s defense was put in some tough situations and had to go to work right away after Notre Dame returned the opening kickoff into Lobo territory. The defense got a stop, despite the Irish converting a fourth down earlier in the drive. “There were some flashes, absolutely,” Tuitele said. “You saw our defensive line getting some pressure there and in the run game, so there were some positives there.” Even though the defense held, New Mexico’s first drive started from their own 2-yard line. UNM starting quarterback Sheriron Jones helped
the Lobos overcome the poor field position and move out near the 30-yard line on what looked like a promising drive. Then the first mistake of the game occurred — and it proved to be a costly one. Jones’ third down pass was deflected and intercepted by Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton, who turned the error into a pick-6 for his first career touchdown. New Mexico committed a total of three turnovers in the first half — all interceptions thrown by Jones. Tuitele defended his starter, saying the mistakes weren’t on him, but Jones shouldered the blame when asked about them in a postgame interview. “They happened, so of course, it’s going to be on me,” Jones said. “I take full responsibility for it.” The Lobo defense continued to hinder the Irish offense, surrendering zero points and preserving the 7-0 score through one quarter of play. New Mexico actually had longer, more sustained drives that covered more yardage over the course of the first 15 minutes, but gave up more ground when it allowed a touchdown on fourth-and-goal early in the second quarter. The Lobos still appeared to be in good position though, trailing just 14-0, driving again and penetrat-
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De’John Rogers photographed during the game against Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sept. 14.
ing Irish territory for the second time. As UNM approached scoring range, a Jones pass attempt was intercepted again. He tried to pick up some yardage over the middle, but his intended receiver never looked back and the pass went right into the arms of the defender. The Irish took advantage immediately. Whether it was the Lobos getting rattled, the Irish coming to life or perhaps Notre Dame’s “Touchdown Jesus” simply wanting to see more scoring – the floodgates opened. On the ensuing play, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book found Avery Davis on a swing pass that
went for a 59-yard catch and run to go up 21-0 with 6:34 remaining in the half. After the next Lobo drives stalled prior to passing midfield, the Irish struck again – needing just two plays to cover 80 yards as Book found Javon McKinley for a 65-yard touchdown as he waltzed into the end zone thanks to several missed tackles. The problems compounded as the Lobos tried to get to the halftime whistle without sustaining more damage, but the third interception of the day came on a third down pass in their own territory.
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President Donald Trump will travel to the Land of Enchantment this week to hold a rally in preparation for his 2020 presidential campaign. Trump will be at Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho on Monday, Sept. 16, and both the City of Albuquerque and the City of Rio Rancho are preparing for the event. The rally is expected to draw thousands. All Rio Rancho city offices will be closed on Monday, and Rio Rancho public schools will similarly be shuttered for the day. The Rio Rancho Police headquarters and Municipal Court will also be closed — however, Bernalillo County offices in downtown Albuquerque will remain open until 2 p.m. This is not the first time the metro area has received a visit from Trump. He held a rally in Albuquerque back in May 2016 before
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