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New Mexico State University
Strengthening Collaboration, Capturing Insights, and Improving Systems
Download Full Case Study (PDF)Improving Ease of Transfer Between New Mexico State University System Campuses
The Problem
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) System is a comprehensive network of educational institutions and research centers spread across New Mexico. Anchored by its flagship campus in Las Cruces, the system includes community colleges in Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Dona Ana, and Grants.
The Action
NMSU recognized a need to evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness, and performance of the Aggie Pathways Program, which provides students at the affiliated NMSU community colleges with opportunities, guidance, and additional support as they complete their two-year degrees. The goal is for them to successfully transfer to and graduate with a bachelor's degree from NMSU. Underpinning the initiative was an acknowledged need to improve transfer support for students as they transferred from affiliated community colleges to NMSU's main campus.
The Results
“There was major interest from finance and budget colleagues, and others within NMSU strategic goal teams, to utilize these questions to spark mindset shifts for working groups and departments. The tool will be disseminated to additional teams at NMSU for consideration.”
Kimberly RumfordChief Budget Officer
