ENMU-Ruidoso Elevations Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 2019

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A PUBLICATION OF ENMU-RUIDOSO BRANCH COMMUNITY COLLEGE • VOLUME ONE, NUMBER THREE • OCTOBER 2019

From The President

The Future Is Here, And We Are Ready a time when Inmany state

colleges are Dr. D. Ryan Carstens experiencing lagging enrollments, your local community college is serving a growing number of students.

Though ENMU-Ruidoso is both the newest and smallest of New Mexico’s public higher education institutions, its enrollment is not the least. Official figures from the recent fall semester point this out.

The number of students enrolled and taking classes this fall surged 11.7 percent over fall 2018. Even more impressive, our students this fall are taking more classes than did our students last fall. Thus, the “full-time equivalency,” or FTE, improved 17.7 percent.

And, in a very interesting note, the number of students engaged in on-campus classes also improved by 33 percent. While many colleges typically experience an increase in “online” class enrollments, ENMURuidoso is finding its labs and classrooms busy with activity.

More students taking more classes hopefully indicates that the college is improving its efforts to meet the educational needs of residents in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs.

Hopefully, it also indicates we are doing a better job of informing potential students how we can Continued on page 8

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Early Voting Begins in College’s Workforce Bond Referendum

arly voting in ENMU-Ruidoso’s first-ever bond referendum will E be held through Nov. 2, with regular balloting held Tuesday, Nov. 5.

On the ballot is the college’s $3 million general obligation bond request to renovate and equip existing space at its Mechem Drive campus for workforce degree and

certificate programs.

The workforce training bond will provide space for classrooms and labs to support programs the community needs, such as nursing, culinary fundamentals, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, value-added agriculture, wind energy, EMS, and others.

“This request is in line with the Village Continued on page 5

College Marks Construction On Nexus Phase 1 Renovations

From left to right: Mark Harberts of DPS Architects; Marla Romera, Advisory Board; James Paxton, Advisory Board; Brad Treptow, Advisory Board Chair; Dr. Ryan Carstens, President; Gina Klinekote, Advisory Board; Justin Huffmon, Advisory Board; Marcus Ortiz, Jaynes Construction.

of the college’s Members Advisory Board, along with

students, faculty and community members celebrated construction now underway at 721 Mechem Drive with a late afternoon “groundbreaking.”

In the symbolic act, Advisory Board members, the college President, Dr. D. Ryan Carstens, and representatives from Dekker/ Perich/Sabatini (DPS) Architects and Jaynes Construction turned shovels of sand to honor the beginning of a three phase building plan which will completely

transform ENMU-Ruidoso.

Representing the college were Dr. Carstens and board members Brad Treptow, James Paxton, Gina Klinekote, Marla Romero and Justin Huffmon.

Also participating were Mark Harberts, construction administrative lead from DPS Architects of Albuquerque and Marcus Ortiz, construction manager for Jaynes Construction, also of Albuquerque.

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College Marks Construction On Nexus Phase 1 Renovations Continued from page 1

of ENMU-Ruidoso and make it the comprehensive community college the residents of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs deserve,” Dr. Carstens said.

The 16,000 sq. ft. facility was once a retail furniture store. Planning how best to utilize the additional space began as soon as the purchase was finalized in 2016.

“With these shovels, we mark the beginning of a new phase in our commitment and service to this community,” Dr. Carstens said. “ENMURuidoso Branch Community College is poised to become what visionaries intended when it opened—a college that elevates possibilities for students and plays a significant role in the economic prosperity of the entire region.”

When completed, the space will include three additional large classrooms, nine smaller seminarstyle rooms, a 140-seat lecture hall

Advisory Board at Groundbreaking

and multipurpose room for fine arts performances, conferences and special events, offices for faculty, administrators and support staff, a new roof, infrastructure and retaining wall.

Cost for the renovation is estimated at $3,582,000, with funds coming from local and state funds.

Nexus Phase 1 at a Glance

☑ 3 classrooms for 30+ students ☑ 9 “seminar-style” classrooms ☑ 140-seat multipurpose room ☑ New roof and infrastructure ☑ Strengthened retaining wall

Fall Enrollment Surges, Up 12% Though it has the smallest campus among community colleges in New Mexico, ENMURuidoso is not the smallest college in enrollment.

So says the college’s enrollment numbers for the fall semester.

As of the twelfth class day, when college enrollments became official, the college’s Full-Time Equivalencies, or the number of fall full-time students represented by total credit hours being taken during the semester, increased by 17.7 percent from fall a year ago.

The news came on the heels of a successful summer enrollment. The college increased summer 2019 FTEs by 21.2 percent over summer 2018.

Despite dramatic growth in the number of students taking online classes, “onsite” enrollment, or students taking classes in a physical class, was up 33 percent.

And adult degree-seeking FTEs were up 14.2 percent over the same period.

One interesting aspect of the college’s fall semester student recruitment was its “Enrollment Roundup.”

College representatives went to select sites in communities across Lincoln County to enroll and register

Enrollment Growth Total Summer Headcount: Total Summer FTE: Total Fall FTE and Contact Hours: Total Contact Hours and FTE: Onsite Enrollments (vs Online): Adult Degree-Seeking Headcount: Adult Degree-Seeking Contact Hours/FTE:

- 8.4% + 21.2% + 11.7% + 17.7% + 33.0% + 8.9% + 14.2%

students for classes “on the spot.”

The Enrollment Roundup was promoted on radio and social media, and was credited for attracting additional dual credit students, and students who had put off class registration until the last minute.

Bruce DeFoor returns for 3-day painting experience

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ormer ENMU-Ruidoso art instructor Bruce DeFoor will be in the community for a three-day non-credit painting class Oct. 16-19.

DeFoor’s “Painting Again” class will take students to sites around the area out of doors, or Plien Air Painting.

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donations will be accepted to benefit Hope Harbor.

Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Students must provide their own materials.

To reserve a space, contact the college’s Community Education office at 575.257.2120.

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Burgers and Smiles Highlight Fall Chill & Grill More than 200 turnout beneath bright autumn skies

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ore than 250 students and community members accepted ENMU-Ruidoso’s invitation to celebrate a successful opening of the fall semester by attending a Fall Chill & Grill on the college’s parking lot, held Thursday, Sept. 19.

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Ryan Trosper named new Vice President of Student Learning and Success

new face on E NMU-Ruidoso’s campus is Ryan Trosper, the

administrative oversight and supervision for all academic and college’s new Vice President of workforce programs, student success Student Learning and Success. programs, the library, eLearning, and He brings with him a wealth of instructional technology. experience in higher education.

His role includes planning, Before joining ENMU-Ruidoso, implementing and assessing programs Trosper had served as Associate Vice and services; and providing leadership Ryan Trosper President of Instruction at Otero for program review, accreditation and Junior College in La Junta, Col., since 2015. professional development.

At Otero, Trosper assisted the Vice “I am excited to be at ENMU-Ruidoso,” President of Instruction in overall academic Trosper said. “The staff has been very guidance for the college. He offered guidance welcoming and shows passion for work and in the planning of new academic programs, for student success. I look forward to assisting for maintaining existing programs, and in with the direction and with innovation that is ensuring program accreditations. already happening.”

He was a member of the President’s Trosper moves to Ruidoso with his wife Cabinet and many college-wide committees, Lessa, and three children, Rhylan, 14, Rhya, 7, and was a member of the Southeast and Rhylee, 5.

Colorado Manufacturing Partnership.

Trosper had oversight of college academic and co-curricular assessment, the campus Up Close and Personal learning commons/library, educational Four things to know about opportunities at the Colorado Coalition ENMU-Ruidoso’s new Vice President for the Homeless Ft. Lyon Supportive • Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Series Residential Community, and several college • Favorite Food: Lasagna administrative departments.

• Best Vacation ever: Disneyland He was a member of the faculty and director • Pets on the Premises: 3 dogs, chickens, of instructional initiatives at Otero before fish and a tortoise assuming the Associate Vice President position.

As Vice President of Student Learning and Success, Trosper will provide leadership,

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The newsletter of ENMU-Ruidoso Vol. 1, No. 3, October 2019 Copyright © by ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345.

All rights reserved.

Elevations is published periodically to residents of the Ruidoso Municipal School District and its service area.

Published by the Office of Marketing & Enrollment Management.

Editor: Steve Lestarjette Photography: Katherine Kiefer Steve Lestarjette Design: Jay Loucks John Magee Web: Katherine Kiefer President Dr. Ryan Carstens Community College Advisory Board: Justin Huffmon Gina Klinekole James Paxton Marla Romero Brad Treptow For more information: 575.257.2120

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PROGRAMS Release Your Talents with These Creative Programs for Seniors

Ceramics Working in stoneware and porcelain clay through slab hand building and wheel throwing. Includes kiln loading and glaze calculation and mixing.

Open lab time available. Must purchase one box of clay.

Instructor: Alan Miner 2nd 7-week course Tuesdays, Oct. 29 to Dec. 10, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $150

Creative Aging Educational Meetings @ ENMU-Ruidoso Over 55? Join us for one of these free events on the ENMU-Ruidoso Campus FRIDAY • Oct 18 9 a.m. Breakfast 10 a.m. to noon “How to Live with the Many Different Types of Hearing Loss” by Ernie Garcia FRIDAY • Oct 25 9 a.m. Breakfast 10 a.m. to noon “Explaining the Differences Between Palliative Care, Hospice & the Right to Die Options: What Would Be Your Choice?”

by Maria Weil, Ph.D., Psychologist Mondays, Oct 14, 28 • 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Groups with Lyn Shuler, MSW Friday, Nov 15 9 a.m. Breakfast 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Defining the Best Way to Spend Your Time on the Things You Love”

by Jim Boswell, MBA, Consultant, Organizational Development Mondays, Nov 1, 25 • 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Groups with Lyn Shuler, MSW Friday, Dec 6 • 6 p.m.

Creative Aging’s Holiday Party

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Community Choir Performance class with emphasis on music notation, breathing and three/ four part singing. This class will also include large group and sectional singing. Class will conduct at least one concert.

Instructor: Melba Valdez Mondays through Dec. 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Location: First Christian Church Fee: $99

Freestyle Painting An opportunity to paint with others and hone your skills in a supportive environment. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels – whatever your choice. No instruction, but other artists in the class will provide suggestions/critiques. Bring a lunch, stay for the full five hours or as long as you want, in the morning or afternoon.

Facilitator: Bonnie Soley Tuesdays, Aug. 27 to Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fee: $80

College’s Lunch and Learn Sessions Are Open to the Public ENMU-Ruidoso offers free Lunch and Learn programs on a variety of topics.

These hour-long sessions are open to the public. All sessions are noon- 1 p.m.

Participants bring their own sack lunch.

District Attorney John Sugg Highlights Constitution Day District Attorney John P. Sugg spoke to students, faculty and community residents as part of the College’s Constitution Day on Sept. 17.

His presentation was part of the college’s ongoing “Lunch and Learn” series, held at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.

Sugg spoke about the history, role and importance of the U.S. Constitution.

Sugg is the chief law enforcement officer for Lincoln and Otero Counties. He began his career as a prosecutor in the Second Judicial (Bernalillo County) District Attorney’s Office in 2007, and established himself as one of the toughest prosecutors in the state working as the Repeat Offender Prosecutor (ROP) in the Special Proceedings Division from 2008 to 2011.

As the ROP attorney, Sugg prosecuted some of New Mexico’s most dangerous offenders, resulting in over 300 hundred criminal offenders being sentenced to prison. He was recognized as the Rookie Prosecutor of the Year in 2009 for the State of New Mexico.

After leaving his position as the ROP attorney, John worked as a gang prosecutor, and later supervised the Community Crimes Division which

prosecuted all drug and property crimes occurring in Bernalillo County.

Sugg received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology (summa cum laude), and his Juris Doctorate (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif) from the University of New Mexico.

New Mexico’s Living Landscapes Tuesday, Nov. 19 New Mexico is third among states of greatest natural diversity, exceeded only by Texas and California.

This program will answer such questions as, “Why does the countryside around Las Cruces look so different from that surrounding Albuquerque, Taos or Farmington?”

It will provide an understanding of how and why our countryside differs so greatly. The slide-illustrated talk will explore New Mexico’s six ecoregions (Chihuahuan Desert, bordering Mexico; the Great Basin Desert; the Great Plains Grassland; the Alpine mountain forests of the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia and Sacramento Mountains; and the Piñon-Juniper Woodlands) and magnificent state and national scenic byways, from grasslands to mountains to deserts, focusing on the most interesting landscape features and the plants and wildlife that occur there.

12:00-1:00 pm • Free Bring your own lunch!

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PROGRAMS Culinary Fundamentals Certificate Helps Relaunch Culinary Program by input from the G uided community, ENMU-Ruidoso

has relaunched its culinary arts program which ceased in 2014.

First step in renewing the program is the creation of a 17-hour certificate of occupational training called Culinary Fundamentals, a program designed to equip students with basic skills in culinary arts.

The program provides instruction in culinary concepts and terminology, kitchen safety and sanitation, equipment usage, basic nutritional guidelines, standard and metric measurements, food costing, and theory and practice in the production of culinary products.

Courses emphasize fundamental cooking techniques and preparation methods for hot

foods, breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and dressings, breads and pastries.

Specific courses include Business Professionalism, HeartSaver CPR/First Aid, Intro to Culinary Art, Sanitation and Safety, Food Prep 1 and an internship.

Culinary Fundamentals is taught by Kathy Budak.

Early Voting Begins in College’s Workforce Bond Referendum Also on the ballot are three Advisory Board positions.

Incumbents Brad Treptow, Marla Romero and Justin Huffmon are running unopposed.

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of Ruidoso’s long-term master plan,” said President Dr. D. Ryan Carstens.

“Both Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs need skilled workers if our communities are going to grow and prosper.”

The availability of a skilled workforce is important in attracting new businesses and creating new jobs, the President said.

ENMU-Ruidoso’s emphasis on workforce education was the result of two years of fact finding, research that included public forums with citizens, community and business leaders.

In July, the college’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended the college move forward with the bond proposal.

“This investment in workforce programs and services will bring a range of returns (monetary and non-monetary) that benefit both the person investing in the education and the community,” the CAC recommendation said.

“And keeping more local students in the community for their education increases the likelihood these students will become our future business owners, managers, leaders and elected officials.”

If approved by voters, renovations will commence that will provide: • Space for both construction trades training and degrees in emerging industries • Space for workforce readiness training for dual credit students • Computer and learning labs • Seminar-style technology classrooms that allow local students to pursue advanced degrees at other universities without leaving the community • Food court, spaces for student gathering and activities • Expanded space for college, community and arts events If approved the tax impact on an average home with a $150,000 property value would be about $5

Brad Treptow

Marla Romero

Justin Huffmon

To learn more about the bond proposal, visit the college’s website: ruidoso.enmu.edu.

per month. Maximum impact on a home, per $100,000 property value would be $3.50 per month.

Early voting will be held at the Horton Complex, 237 Service Road in Ruidoso.

Early voters may also cast ballots at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, 300 Central Ave. in Carrizozo.

Look For ENMU-RUIDOSO On The Ballot!

The ballot confronting Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs voters contains elections for local school officials and two bond referendums.

ENMU-Ruidoso’s workforce bond referendum is located toward the end of the long ballot. The official ballot question reads as follows: GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND QUESTION Shall the Branch Community College Board of the Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso Branch Community College District, County of Lincoln, State of New Mexico, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the District, in one series or more, in the aggregate principal amount not exceeding $3,000,000, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing, constructing, purchasing, remodeling and equipping building and utility facilities, exclusive of stadiums, making other real property improvements, purchasing grounds, purchasing and installing computer hardware and software or any combination of these purposes, said bonds to be payable from general (ad valorem) taxes of the District within the limits prescribed by law and to be issued and sold at such time or times upon such terms and conditions permitted by law as the Board may determine?

CUESTIÓN DE BONOS DE OBLIGACIÓN GENERAL ¿Se autorizará la Junta de Branch Community College de la Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Branch Community College District, Condado de Lincoln, Estado de Nuevo México, la a emitir bonos de de obligación general del dicho Distrito, en una serie o más, por la suma agregada de capital que no exceda los $3,000,000, con el fin de levantar, amueblar, construir, comprar, remodelar y equipar edificios e instalaciones de servicios públicos, exclusivo de estadios, mejorar bienes inmuebles, comprar terrenos, comprar e instalar equipo y software de computadoras o cualquier combinación de estos propósitos, dichos bonos se pagarán de los impuestos generales (ad valorem) del Distrito dentro de los límites prescritos por la ley y se emitirán y venderán en tal fecha o en tales fechas y conforme a los términos y condiciones permitidos por la ley según lo que determine la Junta?

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FOUNDATION AIM HIGH FOUNDATION SPONSORS Marksman BIS Burba Insurance Services All American Ruidoso Downs Sierra Blanca Motors DRN Equipment Win Place and Show 3rd Rock Energy Services Eunice Pump & Supply

Sharpshooter

Buns R Us Aspen Real Estate Century 21 Brunells Harvey’s Feed & Supply Harvey Fuels Hometown Tire White Flyer

Station

Scott Northam The Agency High Country Agency Evergreen Cleaners SBRX Pavelka Sleep City Bank Sportsman’s Warehouse Ruidoso Ford Illusions State Farm Zach Cook White Sands Construction White Flyer Ruidoso Jockey Club Farleys/Cattlebaron Shane Holder Angel Chavez Otero County Electric Cooperative, Inc

Table Sponsor

First National Bank

Youth Sponsor

Mossy Oak Properties Sidwell Services Flash Paving & Sealcoating

Fourth annual “Aim High” Fundraiser Raises $37,048.61

event was hosted at T hethetwo-day Ponderosa Springs Ranch,

owned by Paul and Stacy Turney, in the historic settlement of Lincoln, east of Ruidoso.

The competition drew 170 shooters from across the region. The Alliance team from Amarillo, Tx., took home High Team buckles on Saturday with a score of 366.

Second place winners were members of the Plaska Contractors team, also from Amarillo, with a score of 357. These winners took home custom-made knives all from Champion’s Choice Buckles

by Jake Harris.

Youth teams were sponsored

by Mossy Oak Properties, Sidwell Services, and Flash Paving and Sealcoating.

Dillon Lopez from Carlsbad, NM, won Junior Shooter buckle for scoring 91 out of 100 clays.

An evening banquet at the Inn of the Mountain Gods concluded the fundraiser. The group 2 Shots Down

performed live and auction and raffles were ongoing throughout the evening.

Winners of the two largest drawings of the evening were Brian Samson from Ruidoso, who won the Beretta A400 Xcel shotgun, and Paul Tunell from Roswell, winner of a 2018 Polaris Ranger Crew.

Congratulations were given to Dink Bowen, winner of a Mossberg 20-gauge shotgun and Jerry Leonard who won a Ruger 10-22 on Sunday.

To date, AIM HIGH has raised a total of $102,798.43.

“To have the community behind us and support higher education in this way ensures that our student community will grow and flourish!” said ENMU-Foundation Executive Director Rhonda Vincent. “I sincerely appreciate all the support given to AIM HIGH, and I will continue to dedicate my time cultivating and promoting this remarkable sporting clay event!”

Saturday Evening Auction/Raffle Crystal Pistol Village Hardware Sportsmans Warehouse Cattle Baron/Farleys Courtesy Sporting and Pawn MCM Elegante ENMU Sandman Armory Jake Harris NWTF Ruidoso Sign and Print Inn of the Mountain Gods

180 Case knife Gift Cards $200 Gift Cards $200 Gift Cert 2 Night Stay Isotopes Tickets Beretta Knives & Buckles Gun

Jeff Frawley leads ENMU-Ruidoso Language and Fine Arts Department

ENMU-Ruidoso welcomes Jeff

Frawley as chair of the Language and Fine Arts Department.

Frawley was a faculty

and academic advisor at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces before joining the college for the start of the fall semester.

Frawley has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of

Oregon in Eugene, and a Master’s of Fine Art in English, Creative Writing, from New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces.

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RuidosoFOUNDATION From the Executive Director

Rhonda Vincent

Updates on Title V and Sophomore Day date, the ENMU- train as firefighters and first responders. campus where faculty will demonstrate T oRuidoso their professions in 15 minute Foundation This year, the grant undoubtedly

has raised $59,500 for a Title V Matching Endowment Fund that is ending in October.

Many gracious businesses and individuals committed $1,000 a year over the past five years to help raise money towards the goal of $100,000.

ENMU-Ruidoso Foundation is deeply grateful for those who contributed to this endowment, which will benefit local students for years to come.

Title V made a huge impact on the college and its students. These funds are used to improve opportunities and access for local students wanting to

provided expanded opportunities and access to these programs for Hispanic and low-income students. Through a unique online and hybrid 8-week course format introduced through the grant, students are able to continue working and earning income while receiving the education and industryrecognized credential required to advance in their careers.

Sophomore Day Once again, the Foundation will sponsor Sophomore Day. On Oct. 24, this day-long event will bring Lincoln County and Mescalero sophomores to

interactive activities. “Students, many of whom have never been on our college campus, will tour facilities and explore career fields.

Our goal is to inspire youth to continue their education through high school and beyond, and discover the tools and resources available for them at ENMU-Ruidoso.

Last year we had 204 sophomores on campus! We expect even more on Oct. 24.

Your support to the ENMU-Ruidoso foundation makes events such as this possible. As you give, you are changing lives!

Meet Foundation OďŹƒcer Leslie Anne Graham Anne Graham Leslie is well known in

She has been directly involved in the Engineers, Society of Petroleum growth of the company both through Engineers, Colorado School of Mines Lincoln County as system expansion and acquisitions.

Alumni Association and Pi Beta Phi General Manager at Zia She serves in the New Mexico Gas Alumni Association.

Natural Gas Company, Association, Rotary Club of Ruidoso, Graham and husband Joseph live in Wyoming Gas American Institute of Chemical Ruidoso.

Company and Natural Gas Transmission.

She is responsible for overseeing the operations of three utilities located Opportunities across the ENMU System in Wyoming and New Mexico.

More specifically, she is responsible for supervising the operation and maintenance of the utilities, the customer service operations, accounts payable and receivable, construction programs and regulatory compliance under New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Wyoming Public Service Commission and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration rules and regulations.

Graham is also involved in preparing an annual operating budget for all three entities as well as long term business planning.

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Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Branch Community College 709 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345

ruidoso.enmu.edu

From The President Continued from page 1 assist them in meeting their goals.

ENMU-Ruidoso offers traditional associate degrees that can transfer to a bachelor’s degree, and workforce degrees and certificates that transfer into the jobs needed for a vibrant local economy.

Our challenge is to help citizens prepare for those jobs or for further education. It is on the former that ENMU-Ruidoso is focusing a great portion of attention and energy.

The college is working closely with local leaders to develop

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workforce certificate programs that prepare workers for specific jobs.

ENMU-Ruidoso needs to offer even more workforce programs that are vital in our region. The community is asking for additional nurses, first responders, firefighters, as well as electricians, plumbers and HVAC professionals. We also need to partner with area employers to develop training for workers in a variety of construction trades to help small businesses expand.

To meet these needs, ENMU-

Ruidoso is pursuing a bond referendum that will provide funding to “refit” existing classrooms into learning space and labs prepared specifically for these in-demand workforce programs.

We are proud of our success thus far, and we welcome the opportunity to play an important role in the growth and quality of life of our communities.

The future is here, and ENMURuidoso is ready to meet it.

Jeff Frawley leads ENMU-Ruidoso Language and Fine Arts Department

University, Indiana University-Purdue, Butler University, Eutvos Lorand University in Budapest, and Dona Ana Community College.

In his new position, Frawley is responsible for ensuring the dayto-day and semester-to-semester functions of the department run smoothly. This entails scheduling courses, hiring resource faculty, ordering textbooks and managing the department’s budget.

He helps resource faculty develop and maintain quality online and face-to-face courses, and meets with students to advise, answer questions and help with any issues or questions about the courses offered through the department.

Within the department are English, Communication, Art History, Theatre, Music, Spanish, and Teacher Education courses.

“One thing I would like to accomplish while here is the establishment of fine arts-focused community activities,” Frawley said.

“I envision incorporating more theater, film, music, visual arts and creative writing opportunities to students and the community, whether these be community ed courses, clubs, and/or on-campus performance opportunities.”

Burgers and Smiles Highlight Fall Chill & Grill

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located with the college on Mechem Drive near Cree Meadows Road.

The event was conducted in two sessions. A noon-hour event attracted morning students; the afternoon event brought evening students, local residents and Ruidoso Village Chamber of Commerce representatives.

Albertsons Manager Kevin Stepp and Calvary Chapel Pastor Alan 8

Stoddard joined ENMU-Ruidoso President Dr. Ryan Carstens serving guests. Albertsons donated all food and drinks. Calvary Chapel “grillmasters” Eric Powell and Tim Ebert grilled hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hotdogs for the crowd.

“We are so pleased with the turnout!”

Dr. Carstens said. “And we are extremely grateful to Albertsons and Calvary Chapel

for joining us in an event that brings our community together in such a positive way. I look forward to working with these great ‘partners’ on projects that help students and community in days to come.”

Becky Brooks, chamber of commerce executive director, presented Dr. Carstens with a plaque recognizing the college’s contribution to Ruidoso and surrounding areas.

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