ENMU Parent Guide 2023–2024

ABOUT THE GUIDE

Our Student Affairs folks understand the essential role parents and family members play in their child's success in college. We are here to help during the college transition for both you and your Greyhound.

Our offi ces collaborate with the ENMU community to provide the best resources for not only your Greyhound but you as well. Our goal with this guide is to provide relevant, timely information to help you better understand your Greyhound's fi rst year and be a supportive voice connecting our Greyhound Parents to relevant campus and community resources.

Throughout the school year, if you have questions or need advice, give us a call at 575.562.2221 or send an email to student.affairs@enmu.edu. You can also submit a question anytime at enmu.edu/ParentAsk

We are so happy to have you and your child become part of our Greyhound Family!

PORTALES, NEW MEXICO

Located on the High Plains of eastern New Mexico, Roosevelt County is in an area Spanish conquistadors called Llano Estacado or Staked Plains. The open grassland provided few landmarks, and it is said the explorers drove stakes to avoid being swallowed up by the vastness. At an elevation of slightly more than 4,000 feet above sea level, with mild winters and low humidity, the area has a lot to offer visitors and new residents alike.

Roosevelt County is home to numerous dairy farms that provide hundreds of jobs throughout the community. We're also known for growing and processing the world-famous Valencia peanut. The sweet peanut with a brightlycolored hull containing up to four nuts per pod is unequaled for taste and healthful nutrition.

Portales is home to Eastern New Mexico University. It's known for amazing student achievement and affordable tuition. Portales is also home to numerous Air Force families from nearby Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB). The base is home to the 27th Special

Operations Wing. Area citizens take great pride in the accomplishments of Cannon's Air Commandos, who continually serve extensive tours of duty all over the globe.

Along with the influences of the rural Southwest, ENMU and CAFB combine to offer a cultural stew unlike any other community of its size. ENMU offers numerous cultural and educational activities, from plays to musical offerings. People from all backgrounds and all parts of the world are welcome in Portales.

The most remarkable thing about Portales is without a doubt the friendliness of its people. As you roll into town, you're reminded of that fact by billboards proclaiming, "Welcome to Portales, home of 17,000 friendly people and three or four old grouches." No, we're not perfect, but chances are you won't run into one of the grouches too often.

FromtheRooseveltCountyChamberof Commerce,PortalesMagazine

Annual Heritage Days in Portales

Location: City Park (near 7th St and S Abilene)

Featuring a parade, fun run, car show, food and crafts booths, games for kids, and live music. Family-friendly. Visit portales.com for more information.

Annual Peanut Valley Festival

Location: Roosevelt County Fairgrounds

The festival includes arts, crafts, food, games live music, and dance performances of every kind. Family-friendly. Visit portales.com for more information.

LODGING AND RESTAURANTS

Hotels, Motels and RV Parking

Almost Home B&B

575.356.0011 | 8168 NM 206

Best Western Plus Portales Inn

575.226.3996 | 223 W 2nd St

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

575.356.4723 | 1901 W 2nd St

Sands Motel

575.356.4424 | 1130 W 1st St

Super 8 Motel

575.356.8518 | 1805 W 2nd St

Wagon Wheel RV Park

575.607.9494 | 42699 US Hwy 70

Restaurants, Food and Beverages

A.J.'s Wings

575.226.4010 | 107 W 2nd St

Burger King

575.256.4857 | 1111 W 2nd St

Cattle Baron

575.356.5587 | 1600 S Ave D

Coach J's BBQ Shack

575.562.0450 | 805 W 2nd St

Daylight Donuts

575.356.8762 | 600 E 2nd St

Do Drop In

575.226.5282 | 123 S Main

Domino's Pizza

575.359.2020 | 515 W 1st St

El Rancho Restaurant

575.359.0098 | 101 S Chicago

Hong Kong Super Buffet

575.226.0017 | 113 N Chicago

Hot Spot Nutrition

575.491.3099 | 421 S Ave C, Suite C

Hydration Station

575.749.2024 | 523 W University

Island Ice

575.218.6111 | 1300 N Chicago

JJ's Jumbo Burgers

575.356.6368 | 708 E 1st St

Juanito's Mexican Food Restaurant, Inc.

575.359.1860 | 813 S Ave C Pl

La Casa Del Pan Bakery

575.226.3922 | 802 W 2nd St

Mama Tomy’s (Food Truck)

575.760.0921

McCarty's Cafe

575.359.2023 | 500 W 2nd St

McDonald's

575.359.0204 | 1020 W 1st St

My Time Donuts

806.300.3333 | 1513 S Ave D

Oralia’s Taqueria

575.356.3101 | 201 N Chicago

Panda

575.356.2226 | 220 W 1st St

Pat’s Twin Cronnie

575.356.5841 | 100 N Chicago

Pizza Hut

575.359.1277 | 1001 N Chicago

Roosevelt Brewing Company and Public House

575.226.2739 | 201 S Main St

Simple Simon's Pizza

575.226.2229 | 1108 W 1st St

Sip & Savor

519 E 2nd St

Something Different Grill

575.356.1205 | 805 W 2nd St

Sweetwater's at Landall's

575.226.3811 | 421 S Ave C, Suite G

Sonic

575.356.4559 | 304 N Chicago

Subway

575.359.0579 | 815 W 2nd St

Taco Bell

575.356.3602 | 1001 W 1st St

Taco Box

575.226.8226 | 1208 W 1st St

Taco's Don Victor

575.791.3986 | 820 W 2nd St

Thai City Portales

575.226.4444 | 1603 W 2nd St

The Courthouse Cafe

575.226.2253 | 109 S Main Ave

Welcome to the Greyhound Family!

It is important for the Offi ce of Student Affairs to be seen as a place your Greyhound can go to receive help and advice for the variety of problems college students face today. We know the transition to college can be a diffi cult one; students have more freedom and independence along with a more rigorous academic environment.

We have plenty of resources available to help your Greyhound succeed at ENMU. We offer tutoring, including our Writing Center and Math Lab, counseling and career services, accessibility resources, Safe Ride transportation services, and health services.

Our goal at Eastern is to provide the best learning experience we can to all our students. To achieve this goal, we need your help. Students often wait too long to address their problems when asking for help at an earlier time would have quickly resolved issues. If you fi nd a situation where you have a problem or question you are unable to resolve on your own, please contact us; together, we can get you the answers you need. You can call the Offi ce of Student Affairs at 575.562.2221 or email me at jeff.long@enmu.edu.

My best wishes for a successful year,

Jeff Long Vice President for Student Affairs

GREETINGS PARENTS AND FAMILIES

Whether you're a proud Greyhound alum or new to our campus, we know you have worked hard to help your child get to college. We are so honored you have chosen Eastern New Mexico University. Your Greyhound's college experience is an exciting time for the whole family, and your role in their life will be integral in the coming years. Parents and families are instrumental in helping students succeed and flourish throughout their time at ENMU. That's why we're dedicated to connecting you with the right resources to support your Greyhound's success and ensure your whole family can participate in a truly remarkable Eastern Experience.

Our guide and calendar provides you with information about:

• Campus resources that can help enhance your Greyhound's academic success

• FERPA, which deals with the privacy of student records and information

• Engaging in and navigating the fi nancial experience

• Making the transition from high school to college, along with a few parent tips

• Events and services provided each month during your Greyhound's fi rst year

We hope you fi nd our parents guide and calendar to be a useful resource during the upcoming year. Thank you for trusting us with your Greyhound during this exciting time!

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Accessibility Resources

ENMU is proud to offer an equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities to obtain an education. If your Greyhound has a disability and needs information about campus policies and services, we are here to help.

575.562.2280 | enmu.edu/Accessibility

Student Academic Services (SAS), Room 186

Counseling Services

Every Greyhound has access to licensed counselors equipped to help deal with short-term issues like depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship problems, anger management, communication problems, and fear of failure. All of our services are free and confi dential. We see students by appointment, and we have 24/7 crisis counseling.

575.562.2211 | enmu.edu/Counseling

Student Academic Services (SAS), Room 232

Fi nancial Aid

ENMU understands that being a freshman may seem overwhelming and somewhat scary, especially where fi nancing is concerned. We are committed to assisting our new Greyhounds and their parents with gaining an understanding of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study employment and addressing any other questions you may have about fi nancial aid.

575.562.2194 | enmu.edu/FinancialAid

Student Academic Services (SAS), Room 107

Health Services

La Casa ENMU Student Health Services is here to help Greyhounds maintain a positive, healthy lifestyle, which contributes to academic success. Student activity fees fund La Casa ENMU Student Health Services, and 100 percent of our budget is used to deliver quality health care. We provide services including preventative and acute healthcare, immunizations, prescriptions, and more.

575.562.2321 | enmu.edu/HealthServices

Curry Hall (CH)

Math Lab

The ENMU Math Lab is open to all Greyhounds. Our staff of current ENMU students and retired faculty love math and are excited to help improve math skills. We are open for walk-ins and by appointment.

575.562.2309 | enmu.edu/MathLab

Jack Williamson Liberal Arts (JWLA), Room 207

Parent Proxy System

The Parent Proxy System allows Greyhounds to give parents access to their ENMU student information. Once your Greyhound has given you permission, you will be able to view their grades, fi nancial information, addresses, and more. If you are unable to access your Greyhound's information, please ask them about changing their viewing settings and permissions.

Safety at ENMU

ENMU operates under a "no tolerance" level of enforcement relating to fi ghting, weapons, alcohol, and drugs on University property. The ENMU Department of Public Safety houses a full-service police department dedicated to serving the needs of the University and the Portales community. Our certifi ed law enforcement offi cers are available to assist your Greyhound, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

575.562.2392 | enmu.edu/Safety

Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Student Accounts

We are here to help with questions concerning your Greyhound's bill or making payments.

575.562.2615 | student.accounts@enmu.edu

Administration Building (ADM), Room 118

Student Affairs

Contact the Offi ce of Student Affairs if you have a question or need advice.

575.562.2221 | enmu.edu/ParentAsk

Student Academic Services (SAS), Room 194

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

Beyond mastering course content, our tutoring services will help your Greyhound gain transferable skills like time management, focusing on tasks, and fi nding resources. Our tutoring services are free and open to all Greyhounds.

ENMU Tutoring features:

• One-on-one tutoring sessions for on-campus and online students

• Group study sessions

• Workshops for peer tutors

• Tutoring help by walk-in or appointment

575.562.2286 | enmu.edu/Tutoring

Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), Room 118

Writing Center

The Writing Center is staffed by faculty and graduate students who are excited to help your Greyhound learn how to identify writing problems and fi x them (in all subjects where they have writing assignments, not just English). We are open for walk-ins and by appointment.

575.562.2309 | enmu.edu/WritingCenter

Jack Williamson Liberal Arts (JWLA), Room 114

WHAT IS FERPA?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA, sometimes called the Buckley Amendment) is a federal act that was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1974. When a student enters a postsecondary institution, the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student. These rights begin as soon as the student enrolls or registers with the University.

The student has the right to see the information that the University is keeping on them.

The student has a right to seek amendments to their own student records and in some cases, append a statement to their information on file.

The student has the right to consent to disclosure of their records.

The student has the right to file a complaint with the FERPA Office in Washington, D.C..

Eastern New Mexico University will not disclose any information without the written consent from the student, with some exceptions as stated by FERPA. Directory information is the exception. ENMU has established the following to be directory information: 1.

Can I access my Greyhound's information?

While we understand the importance of parent involvement in your Greyhound's success at ENMU, we also believe it is important to treat our students as adults. We will communicate with your Greyhound in a variety of ways, including their enmu.edu email address and listed primary phone number. We do encourage parents to talk with their Greyhound about their academic progress to help with important decisions during their college career.

One discussion you may have with your Greyhound is about our Parent Proxy System and gaining access. The Parent Proxy System allows Greyhounds to give parents access to their ENMU student information. Once your Greyhound has given you permission, you will be able to view their grades, fi nancial information, addresses, and more. If you are unable to access your Greyhound's information, please ask them about changing their viewing settings and permissions.

How does FERPA affect Greyhound parents?

Under FERPA, parents cannot have access to their Greyhound's records unless written permission is given to ENMU by your Greyhound. During the registration process, we do discuss FERPA and provide the necessary forms for your Greyhound to fi ll out. If your Greyhound declines to fi ll out the form, you cannot access your Greyhound's records without their permission, even though you may be paying the bill.

Will I be notifi ed if my Greyhound gets in any trouble?

If a Greyhound (under age 21) is found responsible for violating any law, rule, or University policy pertaining to drugs or alcohol, ENMU may, without a Greyhound's permission, release information to their parents or guardians.

Will I be notifi ed if my Greyhound is hurt or in danger?

ENMU will attempt to notify a Greyhound's parent or guardian in the event of an emergency involving their Greyhound.

CREATING A COLLEGE BUDGET

College may be the first time your Greyhound will be making financial choices that will impact their future. Discussing priorities, interests, and goals will allow you to better understand their wants and needs so you can partner with them on the road to financial independence. This partnership doesn't mean you will always agree with their choices, but Greyhounds need to learn how to manage their financial stress so they do not become overwhelmed and let it impact their academics.

Oftentimes, Greyhounds do not see the value in creating a spending plan because they think they do not have money to spend. The truth is, the financial habits they develop now may affect the way they spend following graduation and beyond. Learning where their money goes is the first step to understanding the process so they can develop habits they can live with today and in the future.

Our Office of Financial Aid will be presenting ENMU's financial literacy initiative, Peanuts to Prosperity, in your Greyhound's First-year Seminar, as well as offering other financial fitness topics throughout the year. We will be encouraging your Greyhound to create and learn to live by a budget. Whether they're paying their own way or you are partially/fully funding their expenses, college is the ideal time for your Greyhound to learn or refine their money management skills.

Strategies to help your Greyhound save money:

• Encourage them to plan and stick to a budget

• Rent or buy used textbooks

• Remind them to use their meal plan

• Use their vehicle only when needed (park and walk/bike)

• Attend free or inexpensive student activities on campus

A spending plan helps your Greyhound understand how much money they need for monthly expenses.

SAMPLE SEMESTER BUDGET

Income

Work

Parent contribution

Financial aid/scholarships

after tuition (refund)

Total Income

Fixed Expenses

Rent

Car payment/insurance

Cell phone

Total Fixed Expenses

Emergency/rainy day funds

Savings

Flexible Expenses

Utilities

Groceries (in excess of meal plan)

Eating out Gas

Entertainment

Clothing, miscellaneous

Total Flexible Expenses

Monthly Total

Total Income

Total Expenses

Income over/under:

WILL YOUR GREYHOUND WORK?

Each year of your Greyhound's time in college, there are steps they will take to set themselves up for success after graduation; making the transition from college student to working professional begins the fi rst day they step on campus. Working on campus is a great way for your Greyhound to meet people (networking) and have a job that is conveniently located and provides a flexible schedule (yes, we work around their classes). Not only do they gain valuable work experience, but they have the freedom to explore career options while building a strong resume.

What kind of jobs are available for our Greyhounds?

ENMU hires more than 600 Greyhounds per year for on-campus jobs including offi ce assistants, student activities coordinators, computer assistants, lifeguards, tutors, and peer mentors (just to name a few!). Many of these positions require no specialized training or previous work experience.

How do Greyhounds fi nd positions?

Our student employment listing (enmu.edu/StudentJobs), maintained by the Offi ce of Counseling and Career Services, contains on-campus jobs for part-time student employment and professional positions for graduating Greyhounds who are looking for a full-time job. If your Greyhound has a specifi c interest, we suggest they visit with that department to see if they have any jobs available.

How does my Greyhound apply for a position?

A completed Student Employment Application and resume are required for all on-campus jobs. No resume? No problem! Our Career Services folks are pros! They will help your Greyhound create a quality resume. Once everything is completed, your

Greyhound will turn in their application materials to the department, giving them a chance to make a great fi rst impression.

Will my Greyhound's work be career-related?

While not every on-campus job will be related directly to your Greyhound's future career, most employers are more interested in the skills your Greyhound learned, not necessarily their title. Working on campus while attending school helps Greyhounds with time management and professionalism and provides a preview into the working world.

A few benefi ts of student employment at ENMU:

We work with your Greyhound. ENMU understands how demanding college can be. Our offi ces will work with your Greyhound's schedule; we know the rigors of a college schedule, especially during major projects, exams, and fi nals week, and give time for summer breaks and holidays.

We care about your Greyhound. ENMU knows that your Greyhound is going through a transition while attending college. Working in an ENMU offi ce or department means your Greyhound will have professionals who have their best interest in mind, and will regularly help guide them to make good choices.

We're a great reference for your Greyhound. The same ENMU folks who work with your Greyhound can also be a great personal or professional reference for future employment. These references are valuable when your Greyhound is starting out in the working world.

ADJUSTING ACADEMICALLY FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE

Your Greyhound is transitioning from a very structured setting with little free time where both teachers and parents are continually monitoring them to stay on track to a less structured setting with more "free" time where your Greyhound is expected to keep track of their own progress.

ADJUSTING ACADEMICALLY FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE

You can support your Greyhound by discussing the differences between high school and college.

Classes and Assignments

• Attendance is an important part of academic success. Missing only a few classes can put your Greyhound behind and professors will notice if they are absent.

• Make sure your Greyhound comes to class prepared, sits near the front and asks an insightful question or two and has their cell phone turned off and put away (professors will notice!).

• Professors may use the textbook as a reference and not necessarily follow the textbook chapters. Your Greyhound is responsible for knowing the textbook chapters and materials covered during the class.

• Your Greyhound should expect the unexpected when it comes to tests. Course content/information provided throughout the semester can appear on any test, especially the end-of-semester exam.

• Each course provides a syllabus (semester outline of course readings, assignment/project due dates and examination dates) to be used as a guide throughout the semester. The syllabus will typically be reviewed in the fi rst class but it is up to your Greyhound to manage what is expected throughout the semester based on the syllabus as the professor may or may not reference the syllabus again.

• Professors do not have to accept late assignments or projects.

• An entire semester's grade may just be made up of two or three big tests/projects.

• Professors take a lot of different factors into account when determining a fi nal grade, such as attendance, participation and the effort made on assignments or projects, plus overall attitude in the class.

Expectations outside of the classroom

• A big change from high school is that coursework is actually expected to be done outside of class as most of the class time will be for lectures and discussion.

• College = A lot of "free" time, unlike high school. High school students usually spend 6–7 hours a day in classes, whereas college students spend 12–18 hours in classes per week, leaving 20+ hours of "free" time a week. Greyhounds need to understand that every hour they are in courses equates to 2–3 hours of study/prep/coursework (homework) time, so this "free" time should be used wisely.

• Encourage your Greyhound to seek additional academic resources. From ENMU's free tutoring to test prep sessions, we have the tools to help your Greyhound succeed. Greyhounds are responsible for knowing what resources are available to them (hence the reason FYEX 1110 Fi rst-year Seminar is a required course), but recognizing that they need help and utilizing the resources available to them is most important. Encourage your Greyhound to seek help early and not wait until the last minute.

Building relationships with professors

• Encourage your Greyhound to connect with their professors; they can become excellent advisers/mentors and even help with future job placement. Professors are often the fi rst professional references Greyhounds will have.

• All professors at ENMU have offi ce hours. Offi ce hours are set times each week when professors are in their offi ces; Greyhounds can stop by without an appointment for advising and extra explanation on assignments or projects.

• ENMU professors want to get to know your Greyhound. The better our professors know your Greyhound, the better they will be able to assist them with a successful outcome. Greyhounds should fi nd ways to interact with their professors. Encourage them to ask questions during class, go to their of fi ce hours, or seek advice on potential career options.

• Help your Greyhound make a good impression. If your Greyhound is e-mailing their professors, ask them to be respectful and address their professors by their appropriate title (Dr., Mr., Ms., etc.).

SUPPORTING YOUR GREYHOUND

Choosing to attend college is a big decision. For many, attending college is the next logical step in their educational journey. For others, the decision is life changing, especially for a fi rst-generation college student. The bottom line is there is no “typical” college student, and no matter what a student’s background is, there will always be transitions ahead.

Transitions are not limited to the fi rst few weeks of attending Eastern. While no list covers everything, the following are a few areas you may want to consider when talking with your Greyhound throughout the upcoming year.

August | New Greyhounds generally experience an overall excitement, along with feelings of homesickness, initial roommate worries, potential abuses of freedom, visits home, and other changes.

September | The fi rst set of exams for classes generally occurs in the fourth or fi fth week of each semester. Other concerns can be overcoming possible roommate challenges, fi nding ways to get involved with student groups and initiating friendships.

October | Midterm grades are posted.

Greyhounds may experience the results of personal decision-making related to the time they spend doing coursework versus the time they spend with friends. There may be issues with feeling like they don’t fi t in or establishing their identity.

November | Anxiety may surface regarding fall illnesses, tests and papers due, next semester’s enrollment, and apprehension or excitement about going home for Thanksgiving (What type of questions will my family ask? Will they be proud of me? Am I heading in the right direction?).

December | Fi nals week and fi nal grades are posted; stress from class projects due, money issues, as well as continued mixed feelings about going home for Winter Break and holiday family traditions might be of concern.

January | It’s a new semester; decisions and adjustments regarding last semester’s activities and academic performance will need to be discussed.

February | Greyhounds may miss home again; some are relieved to be back at school, and some just want winter to end. Valentine’s Day can be an issue for young relationships.

March | Spring Break, making choices for the next school year, such as deciding what to major in (or potentially changing a major), midterms, summer employment, or trying to fi nd an internship may bring stress.

April | As spring weather returns, the end of the semester is coming fast. Questions of “Am I in the right place? Am I heading in the right direction?” may arise. Initial decisions about a living situation for next year could be an issue.

May | Fi nal exams and fi nal grades are posted, choosing to stay in town or go home for the summer, separating from college friends, realizing their fi rst year at ENMU is over, wondering if they accomplished what they should have, and planning family and/or work activities throughout the summer can cause anxiety.

Year-Round Tips

We believe these are the best ways you can help your Greyhound are to:

• Listen to your Greyhound’s fears and aspirations; keep an open mind.

• Help your Greyhound take initiative and plan ahead.

• Be familiar with campus resources so you can suggest places they can fi nd help.

• Send your Greyhound notes or care packages periodically during their time away from home.

• Encourage your Greyhound to understand many victories come through learning from past mistakes.

• Avoid “taking care of everything” and encourage your Greyhound as they make decisions in navigating diffi cult situations.

• Stay positive and encourage open communication.

• Encourage your Greyhound to connect with an upperclassman, staff member, faculty member, or another mentor.

Visit (but please call ahead)

Visits from parents (especially when accompanied by dinners out or shopping sprees) are another part of fi rst-year events Greyhounds are reluctant to admit liking but appreciate greatly. A pretended disgust

for those visits is just a part of usual fi rstyear behavior. Your visits will give you an organic way to become familiar with (and hopefully, more understanding of) your Greyhound’s new activities, commitments, and friends. Additionally, this will give your Greyhound a chance to introduce some of the important people in their world.

Helping your Greyhound with the "lonely feeling"

Your Greyhound is making a big transition. High school friends could be attending different colleges, they are in a new environment ... they are out of their comfort zone! Homesickness and loneliness can set in during the fi rst few weeks of college. Here are a few tips to help support your Greyhound:

Get off social media

Encourage your Greyhound to spend less time on social media, and spend more time in the residence hall common areas. This can be the fi rst step to making new friends. Let them know they are not the only one who is having this feeling and encourage them to take a step to say "hello" to other Greyhounds.

Get involved with campus organizations

During Dawg Days (new student orientation) Greyhounds have the opportunity to see a majority of ENMU's organizations, ranging from academic and community service-oriented groups to social and fun-driven clubs. While they may not know exactly where they fi t in, have them talk to other students about the different opportunities available.

Reach out

Reassure your Greyhound it is okay to call or talk about their feelings of loneliness. Remind them that they are not a burden. When they do call, listen to them and talk it through.

Talk with a counselor

Our folks in the Offi ce of Counseling and Career Services can be a valuable resource. If the lonely feelings continue or you notice that your Greyhound's coursework is being affected, encourage them to visit with one of our counselors.

ENMU DINING SERVICES

Meal Plans

Meal plans are purchased through the Offi ce of Housing and Residence Life in the Campus Union (CUB) or online. For more information about meal plans, please visit enmu.edu/Dining

Flex Dollars

Flex Dollars are a type of campus currency attached to meal plans, placed on student IDs and spent in the format of a debit card. Flex Dollars can be used at any Sodexooperated location on campus. Purchases made with Flex Dollars are tax free. Flex Dollars are good for the academic year. Flex Dollar balances will carry over from the fall to the spring semester and will expire on the last day of fi nals week every spring semester. You can buy more Flex Dollars in our online store.

Food Allergies

We take pride in sourcing wholesome ingredients, preparing recipes accurately and providing nutritional analysis and ingredient statements through our online menus and Bite app. A team approach led by you, our educated consumer, is the best preparation for a safe school year free of allergic reactions. If your Greyhound has a food allergy or special dietary concern, please call the executive chef’s direct line at 575.562.2170.

Gifts and More

Treat your favorite student to one of our Gifts and More package offers. Whether they are celebrating a birthday, a personal achievement, need some cheering up, or just because, we have the perfect package that will make their day. We will even include a personalized note.

Dining Locations

Crossroads Café

Enjoy a wide variety of fresh food choices. Our “all-you-care-to-eat” style dining features fresh entrées made at every meal, along with madeto-order submarine sandwiches, pizza, and a grill and salad bar offered daily. Located in the Campus Union (CUB).

Greyhound Café

Visit this Starbucks We Proudly Serve location that offers coffee, espresso, freshly baked pastries, REFRESH Smoothies, and much more Located in the CUB fi rst floor lobby.

WOW Café: American Grill & Wingery

WOW Cafe American Grill and Wingery serves fresh, wholesome flavors with signature sauces. From our homemade ranch to our signature Paradise City Thai chili sauce, we have a sauce for every palate. Located on the fi rst floor of the CUB inside Greyhound Café.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Bros. Bagels is your neighborhood bagel shop. We proudly provide our guests with freshly baked bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee, and so much more. Stop in; we’ll have a fresh bagel and cup of coffee ready for you. Located in the Golden Student Success Center (GSSC).

Contact Information

Sodexo

ENMU Station 51 | 1500 S Ave K

Portales, NM 88130

575.562.2190 | dining@enmu.edu

enmu.sodexomyway.com/shop

ENMU BOOKSTORE

Textbooks

To save the most money upfront, Greyhounds can rent the textbooks they need for classes.

• A credit or debit card is required to secure rentals.

• Greyhounds will receive email reminders when their rentals need to be returned.

Buying books? Save with used textbooks.

• Greyhounds can sell used textbooks back to the bookstore during fi nals week and get cash back. Your Greyhounds have to present a valid ENMU student ID at the bookstore to sell back their used textbooks.

Go digital.

• Digital textbooks let you organize and read your content on your devices or via a web browser.

Buying Textbooks in Store

Greyhounds can go to the bookstore with their course schedule and ENMU ID. Our booksellers are ready and waiting to help.

Buying Textbooks Online

Greyhounds can buy their textbooks from enmu.edu/Bookstore by doing the following:

• From the Textbooks dropdown menu, select Order Textbooks

• Add courses into the Search by Course to find the books needed

• Click View Your Materials and make your selections.

• Click the Checkout button and follow the prompts

Contact Information

Texas Book Company

ENMU Station 14 | 1500 S Ave K

Portales, NM 88130

575.562.2715 | enmu.edu/Bookstore

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: When should my Greyhound order textbooks? Should they wait until classes start?

A: Buying or renting textbooks as soon as possible ensures that your Greyhound will get the best price.

Q: What if my Greyhound drops a class?

A: Greyhounds can get a full refund when they return their book(s) with the original receipt during the first week of class.

Q: What if my Greyhound forgets when their textbook rental is due?

A: Rental textbooks are due during finals week. Email reminders and mobile app alerts are sent to Greyhounds when it is time to return their rental textbooks.

Q: Can financial aid be used as a method of payment?

A: Yes! Greyhounds must have a valid ENMU ID.

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR

Last day to add/drop a course 29 Last day to charge textbooks 29 to student account

A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR AUGUST

Greyhound Welcome

We celebrate a new school year each fall during Dawg Days, our new student orientation. Dawg Days is a series of programs and events designed to help new Greyhounds prepare for college life, in and out of the classroom.

Dawg Days student leaders guide new students through a fun-fi lled weekend of academic and entertainment programs. Whether new Greyhounds are getting their computer accounts, learning the fi ght song or making new friends at the social mixers, Dawg Days is guaranteed to be a fun time for all!

If your Greyhound tells you that they are feeling lonely, encourage them to attend the Dawg Days events. The schedule is online at enmu.edu/DawgDays.

Campus Safety

ENMU Alert sends text messages and emails to notify the University community when there are any emergencies or weather closures. You and your Greyhound can register at enmu.edu/Alert. You can add several contact numbers and emails, including family members.

Greyhound Employment

ENMU employs Greyhounds all over campus. Greyhounds who wish to work on campus need to make sure they have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on fi le with our Offi ce of Fi nancial Aid and attend our job fairs to fi nd part-time work as soon as the semester begins (enmu.edu/CareerEvents). Greyhounds can fi nd current job openings and information about how to apply at enmu.edu/StudentJobs.

Ask your Greyhound to closely look over their ENMU account statement before paying or setting up a payment plan. Is the meal plan selection correct? Does the class schedule look like it has the right classes?

If hired, Greyhounds need to bring a valid driver's license (or state-issued identifi cation card) and their Social Security card to the Offi ce of Human Resources, Administration Building (ADM), Room 105, to confi rm their identity (if they have a passport, they would only need to bring that). Please remember your Greyhound needs to provide original documents as copies will not be accepted.

SEPTEMBER GETTING INVOLVED

Greyhound Leadership and Involvement

Encourage your Greyhound to stop by the Offi ce of Campus Life, located on the main floor of the Campus Union (CUB). Greyhounds can learn more about ways to get involved by visiting enmu.edu/StudentInvolvement to make the most of their time at ENMU.

Campus Life coordinates many studentoriented activities at ENMU including the Associated Student Activities Board (ASAB), student government, Greek Life, leadership opportunities, and more. With more than 50 student organizations and intramural sports, Greyhounds can fi nd others at ENMU who share their passion, whether it’s academic, recreational, or social. The Offi ce of Multicultural Affairs provides many opportunities that help students embrace other cultures as well as their own.

Arts and Culture

ENMU has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional performances, productions and exhibits, most of which are free for students to attend. In addition to an active performance and exhibition season, ENMU is home to several world-class, oneof-a-kind venues, including numerous museums and art galleries. enmu.edu/ArtsAndCulture

Greyhound Athletics

Fall at ENMU means it’s time for Greyhound Athletics to kick into gear! Greyhounds can attend all games for free by showing their ENMU ID. The full schedule of events is available at GoEasternAthletics.com. Tell your Greyhound to put events on their calendar as a reminder to attend. If you’re thinking about visiting your Greyhound during the fall semester, going to a home game together might be a great way to enjoy a Saturday.

Greyhound fans tailgate at every home football game. Remind your Greyhound to have fun and be safe while tailgating and to look for activities sponsored by Campus Life throughout the year.

Give your Greyhound time to get comfortable with their new college environment while suggesting ways to get involved on campus. Have a conversation about how often you will communicate.

STUDENT SUCCESS OCTOBER

Golden Student Success Center (GSSC)

As our newest addition to ENMU, the GSSC combines many of the resources Greyhounds need to become successful students, including peer mentors, tutors, study and group meeting spaces, computer workstations and food and coffee from Einstein Bros. Bagels. Golden Library, located within the GSSC, has books, journals, and other resources every Greyhound will need to write papers or do research for classes.

Also housed in this newly renovated building are satellite offi ces for fi nancial aid, advising, and more. If your Greyhound requires any assistance, encourage them to seek out a Greyhound Guide from the centrally-located GSSC Hound Hub. Greyhound Guides will be able to help point your Greyhound in the right direction.

Academic Advising

Course registration for the spring semester is right around the corner! Your Greyhound will get initial academic advising from their first-year seminar or by making an appointment with the Advising Center at 575.562.2238. Academic advisers in the Advising Center meet with students to map out a plan for spring semester classes. If your Greyhound is unsure about the academic advising process, they should visit enmu.edu/AdvisingCenter

Midterm Preparation

Midterms can be a stressful time full of exams and projects. Consider sending a care package to your Greyhound to bring a smile to their face. If your Greyhound is feeling stressed, encourage them to meet with our folks in the Offi ce of Counseling and Career Services for tips and tricks to manage stress and test anxiety. Greyhounds can also stop by the Wellness Wednesday table every Wednesday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Campus Union (CUB) lobby.

NOVEMBER #ENMURoadMap

Declaring a Major

Declaring a major at ENMU is one of the fi rst decisions Greyhounds make. From our research, we’ve found many Greyhounds change their minds about their major, especially during their fi rst year at ENMU. Your Greyhound will most likely take general education requirements during their fi rst year, which gives them the opportunity to explore areas of interest.

Greyhounds who declare their major have the opportunity to build a roadmap of courses they’ll take during their next four years. They also get a faculty adviser after their fi rst year. If your Greyhound is ready to declare a major, they should visit enmu.edu/Declare.

Degree Planning

Curriculum, Advising and Program

Remind your Greyhound to get a flu shot at La Casa

ENMU Student Health Services located in Curry Hall (CUR). The best time to receive the vaccine is in October and November for protection during the winter months. Health Services provides more than vaccines; fi nd a full list of services at enmu.edu/HealthServices.

Planning – also known as CAPP – is the offi cial evaluation tool used to track your Greyhound’s progress toward completing their degree. CAPP is broken down into areas that include general education requirements, courses they need for their major and minor, and any other classes your Greyhound will need to complete their degree.

The Advising Center offers CAPP workshops throughout the semester so Greyhounds can learn more about how CAPP can help them. CAPP is available at enmu.edu/CAPP and through the MyENMU Portal, my.enmu.edu.

SEASON'S GREETINGS! DECEMBER

Winter Break

Your Greyhound will be feeling a lot of different emotions and so will you! We hope this sampling of common issues makes it clear you are not riding this emotional roller coaster alone.

Anticipation | You’re more and more excited for your Greyhound to return –you wonder why the days can’t go faster.

Elation | Your Greyhound arrives, and you are ecstatic! Your Greyhound’s bedroom is no longer vacant and they seem so mature. You can’t help but think of how hard it will be when the break is over and your Greyhound goes back to school.

Tension | “Early to bed, early to rise” is your routine; your Greyhound’s routine is not. It’s not only schedule differences bothering you – but also messes around the house and the way they react when you ask them to clean up. You wonder how you could have been so happy to have your Greyhound back home?

Anger | Bitterness and resentment are growing. Your Greyhound is so infrequently available for the relationshipbuilding you have been looking forward to all these months, and when they fi nally are available it seems there is

always something you’re upset about. You think “When will break be over so my Greyhound can go away?!”

Chat about potential areas of conflict with your Greyhound before break begins. Discussing things like housekeeping and sleep schedules ensure both of you have a mutual understanding of each other’s perspectives. Just remember in making these agreements that your Greyhound is becoming an adult.

Winter Break is a great time to reflect on the fall semester. Talk with your Greyhound about what went well and what changes they would like to make for next semester. For a student resources refresher, encourage them to visit enmu.edu/StudentSuccessCenter in early January.

JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply for Scholarships

It’s time again to encourage your Greyhound to look over the ENMU account statement closely before paying or setting up a payment plan for the new semester. Check the meal plan choice and make sure they’re enrolled in the correct classes.

The ENMU Foundation has generous scholarships for Greyhounds. The deadline to submit an online application for scholarships is Feb. 15, 2024, for the fall 2024–spring 2025 academic year.

ENMU Station 8, 1500 S Ave K

Portales, NM 88130

Phone: 575.562.2412

Fax: 575.562.2022

enmu.foundation@enmu.edu enmu.edu/FoundationScholarships

Each college awards scholarships to qualifi ed students who demonstrate academic excellence. Most scholarship recipients must be full-time students. Many scholarships have been set up through endowments or trusts by benefactors of the University, and these scholarships are awarded based on the criteria set by the donors. Award amounts are determined by the interest earned on the donation, which may change from year to year. To review all scholarships offered, visit enmu.edu/FoundationScholarships

If your Greyhound hasn’t started the scholarship application process, now is the time to start planning.

SPRING REMINDERS FEBRUARY

Greyhound Employment

Greyhound employment opportunities are available as our fall graduates have left campus. Greyhounds who wish to work on campus need to make sure they have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on fi le with our Offi ce of Fi nancial Aid. All current job openings and information about how to apply are available on our Student Job Board, enmu.edu/StudentJobs

Greyhound Leadership and Involvement

Still plenty of options to choose from when getting involved at ENMU. Greyhounds should stop by the Offi ce of Campus Life to learn more about new clubs and organizations. enmu.edu/StudentInvolvement

Greyhound Athletics

Spring at ENMU means Greyhound Athletics are back. Greyhounds can attend all games for free by showing their ENMU ID. The full schedule of events is available at GoEasternAthletics.com. Encourage your Greyhound to put these and other events on their calendar as a reminder to attend.

Midterm Preparation

Remember midterm week can be a stressful time full of exams and class projects. Consider sending a care package to your Greyhound to brighten their day. If your Greyhound is starting to feel stressed, encourage them to meet with our folks in the Offi ce of Counseling and Career Services for tips and tricks to manage stress and test anxiety.

Let your Greyhound know to regularly check their “My Messages” section in the MyENMU Portal, which will alert them to approaching deadlines, upcoming events, and other campus announcements.

MARCH ACHIEVE

Career Preparation

College students are on the road to becoming working professionals. To help your Greyhound go from job applicant to job offer, our career counselors are available to assist with personal career development and job search efforts. Greyhounds can meet with our career counselors to review resumes, talk about career and internship opportunities, participate in mock interviews, and more. More information about Career Services is available at enmu.edu/CareerServices.

It's never too early to make summer plans! Prompt your Greyhound to stay active during the summer with a job, internship, summer courses, or other activities. If they will be living at home this summer, help them make personal connections. In some cases, their childhood and high school friends will have moved away. Encourage your Greyhound to fi nd ways to make new friends during this break from school.

LOOKING FORWARD APRIL

Future Housing

Many Greyhounds will start making plans about their housing arrangements for the upcoming year. Ask your Greyhound about this if you have not heard about their housing plans. To prepare for moving out, whether it is from the residence hall or an off-campus residence, prompt your Greyhound to ask their resident assistant (RA) or facility manager for proper checkout procedures. If they are moving at the end of the semester, encourage advanced planning; for example, during Spring Break, Greyhounds can bring home items they no longer need to have at school. enmu.edu/Housing

Future Enrollment

Greyhounds will soon receive information about course enrollment dates for summer and fall semesters, including meeting with their advisers.

As the weather gets warmer, your Greyhound may be tempted to skip class to spend more time outdoors. Encourage them to continue going to class because your Greyhound’s efforts right now can make or break their fi nal grades.

MAY NEW BEGINNINGS

ENMU Alumni Activities

Once your Greyhound graduates, they can still use ENMU Career Services to get resume help, practice interviewing and more. All ENMU alumni receive these services for free.

As your Greyhound wraps up their fi rst year at ENMU, encourage them to start fi nding out what it means to be an ENMU alum by visiting enmu.edu/Alumni. The ENMU Offi ce of Alumni Affairs works with alumni and other groups on projects designed to enrich and enhance the former Greyhound experience while also working closely with current Greyhounds to help them as they transition into graduates.

Upon graduation, your Greyhound will be connected to a network of more than 40,000 living alumni and have access to special discounts, offers, and online resources.

After Fi nals

Of fi ce of Alumni Affairs

ENMU Station 48, 1500 S Ave K

Portales, NM 88130

Phone: 575.562.2125

Fax: 575.562.2101

alumni.affairs@enmu.edu

enmu.edu/Alumni

Greyhounds are often exhausted both mentally and physically at the end of each semester. They will look forward to fi nding time to relax and catch up on much-needed sleep. Tensions may increase in your relationship because your Greyhound is becoming more independent. Keep lines of communication open, tell your Greyhound you love them and continue to build upon your new adult-toadult relationship.

PREPARING FOR FALL JUNE

Setting Expectations

Talk with your Greyhound about their fi nancial needs for the upcoming academic year. Evaluate changes that may be needed for money management and work together to establish a tentative budget.

Helpful Reminders

Discuss how possible new living arrangements will affect the next school year. Encourage your Greyhound to have conversations with their roommates about who is responsible for bringing certain items.

Having a conversation about communication expectations with your Greyhound is important as you both head into a new year. How often will you talk? What methods of communication will you use? Who will initiate the conversations?

Setting these expectations now will help prevent communication breakdowns during the school year.

Important Dates 2024–25 Year

Aug. 20 Fall semester starts

Oct. 7–11 ....................................... Midterms week

Nov. 27–29 .......................... Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 9–13 ............................................ Fi nals week

Dec. 13 Fall semester concludes

Dec. 14 Fall graduation

Jan. 14 ............................ Spring semester starts

March 3–7 ................................... Midterms week

March 9–13 ....................................... Spring Break

May 4–8 Fi nals week

May 8 Spring semester concludes

May 9 Spring graduation

Greyhounds living at home may start missing college friends and feel anxious to return to campus. They may also want to spend much of their remaining free time with old friends. Discuss the value of your Greyhound’s positive sense of campus life and plans for involvement in the coming year.

Summer is a good time for Greyhounds to reflect on their successes and challenges of the past year; talk with them about their experiences. What did they think was successful? What will your Greyhound change for the fall?

Encourage them to take advantage of campus resources, such as advising offi ces and career services, which can help with upcoming decisions. Many of these offi ces remain open during the summer months.

Buildings

Administration (ADM) 22

Agriculture (AG) 55

Art and Anthropology (AA) 37

Art Annex (AAX) 54

Baptist Student Union (BSU) 27

Bernalillo Hall (BH) 62

Blackwater Draw Museum (BWDM) 45

Campus Bookstore (BKST) 43

Campus Union (CUB) 47

Child Development Center (CDC) 33

Christian Campus House (CCH) 14

Church of Christ Student Center (CC) 12

College of Business (COB) 46

Communication Building (COM) 50

Council of Professor Emeriti (COPE) 61

Curry Hall (CUR) 19

Dallan Sanders Plaza (CUB) 42

Department of Public Safety (DPS) 16

Eddy Hall (EH) 57

Education (ED) 38

ENMU Foundation (DEV) 15

Food Sciences (FSC) 34

Gennaro Natural History Museum (GNHM) 40

Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) 29

Greek Park (GP) 49

Greyhound Arena (GA) 7

Guadalupe Hall (GH) 60

Harding Hall (HDH) 18

Health Services (CUR) 20

Jack Williamson Liberal Arts (JWLA) 30

KENW Broadcast Center (COM) 53

Lea Hall (LH) 48

Miles Mineral Museum (MMM) 41

Music Building (MB) 25

Natatorium (NAT) 35

Pergola (center of campus) 31

Physical Plant (PP) 51

Post Office (LH) 44

Presbyterian Campus Ministry (PCMC) 23

Purchasing (PUR) 52

Quay Hall (QH) 13

Roosevelt County Museum (RCM) 17

Roosevelt Science Center (RSC) 39

Runnels Gallery (GSSC) 26

San Juan Village (SJV) 58

Science Building (SB) 32

Student Academic Services (SAS) 21

Tennis Courts (CTS) 56

Thomas More Newman Center (TMNC) 59

Track and Field (TRK) 6

University Computer Center (UCC) 24

University Theatre Center (UTC) 28

Wesley Foundation (WF) 36