Page 11 - CNM Annual Report 2015-16

THESE NUMBERS MAKE YOUR COMMITMENT TO CNM AND OUR STUDENTS SHINE
CNM a National Beacon for Minorities Graduating
CNM ranked No. 4 amony all community colleges (No. 9 when universities are included) for total associate degrees awarded to minorities. CNM was No. 1 for the number of associate degrees awarded to Native Americans and No. 2 for Hispanics.
“This is great news for everybody in our state,” CNM President Kathie Winograd said. “Every time a student graduates with a degree or certi cate, it’s a life-changing achievement that has positive impacts on families, our community and our economy. CNM has been very focused on nding ways to help more of our students persevere and graduate because we know how important an educated workforce is to our state’s economic development and quality of life. These rankings are a clear a rmation that our sustained e orts at CNM are producing great results for our students, our central New Mexico community and our state.”
In regards to the large increase in Native American students graduating, CNM has an active Native American Task Team that engages with the students throughout the year. “Our Native American students are aware of the support services that are more speci c to them and they overcome barriers so they can complete their degree or certi cate,” said Dee Bluehorse, a member of the Native American Task Team who works in CNM’s Financial Aid department. “Graduating is their goal.”