Portales, New Mexico
President
Leadership Profile
CONFIDENTIAL
Prepared by
Zachary A. Smith, Ph.D.
Sophie Stava
Suzanne Teer
Fall 2016
This Leadership Profile is intended to provide information about Eastern New Mexico University and the
position of President. It is designed to assist qualified individuals in assessing their interest.
Opportunity and Summary of Position
Eastern New Mexico University invites nominations,
expressions of interest, and applications for
candidates to serve as its tenth president.
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is New
Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university,
offering more than 60 associate, bachelor's, and
master's programs. Dedicated to a student-focused
mission, ENMU is comprised of three campuses: a
four-year campus in Portales and two-year
campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso. Portales, home
to its main campus, is a rural, agricultural
community with an authentic Southwestern, small town culture, located eleven miles from
Cannon Air Force Base and twenty miles from the Texas border.
While peer institutions compete for students and financial resources, ENMU has had a long
history of success in both areas. The institution has seen a steady increase in enrollment over
the last fifteen years with a ninety-five percent student satisfaction rate. As a result of its strong
relationship with the state legislature, ENMU has been able to invest over $120 million in
infrastructure improvements in the last ten years. In addition to a robust student body and wellmaintained campus, it offers the fourth lowest tuition rate in the southwest region. With these
successes and its teaching-centered mission, ENMU has earned an unwaveringly positive
reputation among its peers.
The president of Eastern New Mexico University reports to a five-member Board of Regents,
including four community members and a current student, all appointed by the Governor of
New Mexico. The incoming president should be committed to nurturing existing relationships
with elected officials and prepared to foster new connections as an advocate of the university.
ENMU will look to its next president to generate new streams of revenue from non-traditional
funding sources, philanthropy, and innovative partnerships. Although ENMU is on solid financial
footing, like most public institutions, state financial support is in decline. She or he should be
fiscally conservative and have strong budget management skills. Furthermore, the president
should be strongly committed to the institution’s identity as a historically Hispanic-serving
institution, with a majority of its students being first-generation. She or he should understand
how to meet the needs of its diverse student body with ongoing attention and focus on student
success, enrollment management, and innovative programming in an effort to increase student
retention and improve graduate rates. She or he should serve as an accessible and inclusive
leader and foster ties with its community members, local businesses, and neighboring military
base. Central to these relationships is the visibility and presence of the president, both on and
off-campus. The university seeks a candidate who will be actively engaged in and has an
appreciation for a rural, close knit environment and Southwestern culture.
Candidates must meet minimum qualifications for a faculty appointment at the rank of full
professor. For information on how to apply or to submit nominations, please refer to the
section, “Procedure for Candidacy” at the end of this document.
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Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
Provide Leadership and Management to Three Campus System
ENMU has campuses across three locations in the Eastern New Mexico region: Portales, a
master’s serving comprehensive campus of over 6,000 students; Roswell, a regional branch that
offers associate and technical degrees to approximately 3,000 students; and Ruidoso, a smaller
associate degree granting location with just over 700 students. The president of ENMU is
responsible for the leadership and management of all three campus locations. Both the Roswell
and Ruidoso branches also have local community college advisory boards and are managed by
their own presidents, who report directly to the ENMU president. (See Appendix for
organizational chart.) It will be important for the incoming president to understand the
dynamics of the three sites and their individual differences and work in close coordination with
the administration and Boards of each campus to ensure they work cohesively in serving their
students and on delivering their portfolio of academic offerings. Although the majority of the
president’s time will be spent at the Portales campus, regular visits to both Roswell and Ruidoso
will be important.
Focus on Enrollment Strategies and Growth
Over the last 15 years, ENMU has been a success story for how post-secondary institutions
serve the higher education needs of rural, low income, and first generation students. In the last
decade alone, enrollments have nearly doubled, growing from approximately 3,000 students to
over 6,000 at its main campus in Portales, while tuition costs are among the lowest in the
country compared to its regional and national peers. During the last few years, enrollment has
leveled but remains stable. Given the challenging budget climate, and ENMU’s reliance on state
funds and tuition revenue, the incoming president should continue to make enrollment a high
priority and be a visible advocate and spokesperson across the state, promoting ENMU as an
important educational asset throughout New Mexico’s rural communities and urban areas.
Manage Budget Resources Effectively
As noted above, ENMU’s budget is heavily reliant on tuition revenue and state appropriations.
ENMU-Portales has an unrestricted current funds expense budget of $59.4 million; ENMURuidoso is $3.6 million and Roswell is $17.5 million. Currently, state funding accounts for
approximately 50 percent of the institution’s overall operating budget of $56.7 million. While
state support has been historically strong, and at higher levels than most state institutions, it is
unreliable and an unsustainable source of funding that will likely decline in future years. The
University has been active in seeking federal funding for student services and retention
programs, currently adding over $5 million to its revenue annually with grants. Furthermore, the
institution takes great pride in maintaining affordable tuition levels for its largely lower-income
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student population where over 40 percent of its students are Pell eligible. Despite the state of
New Mexico’s instability, ENMU’s current balance sheet remains strong, with reserves in excess
of $5 million in large part due to the sound fiscal policies of its outgoing president. Deferred
maintenance obligations are minimal, facilities have been largely upgraded, and faculty and
staff compensation is at or above target benchmarks relative to peers. ENMU-Ruidoso and
ENMU-Roswell currently carry no debt. ENMU-Portales has $42.8 million in debt service as of
June 2016. Annual debt service someone who has strong budget and financial management
skills, is deeply committed to fiscally conservative budget practices and policies, and continues
the fiscal strategies and tactics implemented by the institution’s current administration. She or
he will be responsible for effectively stewarding current reserve funds, planning for expected
cost increases, working closely with and establishing strong and productive relationships with
state legislators, and identifying new sources of revenue through public-private partnerships,
fundraising, and other creative strategies.
Ensure Student Affairs and Student Success is a High Priority
ENMU takes great pride in its focus on students. Many students arrive from remote and rural
communities across the state, most from low-income families where work and earning income
often supersede education. Current six year graduation rates stand at approximately 32 percent
(with four year rates at 17 percent) and first year retention rates hover in the 60 percent range
at the Portales campus. While ENMU takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure its
students arrive on campus feeling welcomed, supported and part of a campus family that cares
deeply about their success, the next president will need to continue working to improve
measures of student success. The president should consistently work to identify and implement
ongoing strategies such as aligning budget resources to student outcomes, ensuring staff are at
appropriate levels, providing and maintaining facilities to support student activities and
academic needs, and leveraging data analytics to encourage a more holistic approach to
improving retention and graduation rates. This is especially important as it relates to
underrepresented and minority students. Furthermore, the president should be a highly visible
and accessible leader to its students. ENMU students expect their president to be present at
student affairs events and activities, ensure transparent, open and inclusive communication,
and maintain an open-door policy.
Develop Strong Relationships with State Legislators and External Constituents
Historically, Eastern has enjoyed a strong reputation throughout the state and within the New
Mexico State Legislature and often receives strong funding levels as a result. This is in large
part due to the success of Dr. Gamble (ENMU’s outgoing president) and his impact on the
campus and ability to forge healthy and productive relationships with key legislators and
external constituents across the state. New Mexico is a small state where relationships are key
to moving initiatives forward and getting things done. The next president should have strong
interpersonal skills, charisma, and political savvy. He or she should have an ability to
communicate effectively and make a compelling case for support, as well as the propensity to
build relationships with key external constituents, including state and government officials.
Engage with and Embrace the Local Community
The rural community and residents of Portales, New Mexico are among the friendliest, kindest,
and most authentically genuine people you will meet. They care deeply about quality of life and
family values, and will go out of their way to be helpful and supportive to their fellow
community members. The next president must be comfortable living and working within a
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small, rural location where the campus leader plays an influential role within the community.
Portales, situated near the border of West Texas, is a conservative community within the more
liberal state of New Mexico. The incoming president must be comfortable working with groups
of people who may have largely diverse viewpoints, including community members and state
legislators, but who are open and accepting, warm and inviting, and ultimately want what is
best for the campus, its students and the community.
Candidate Qualifications and Characteristics
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of providing strategic leadership and
leading institutional growth in an academic environment, value diversity, and encourage
interdisciplinary research and collaboration. ENMU is a liberal arts-focused university and
candidates should have an appreciation for the wide range of campus programs, including those
in the arts and humanities.
ENMU has cultivated a distinct culture of shared governance and open communication between
faculty, staff, and administration. To continue this strong collegial relationship, the next
president should be transparent, communicative and collaborative. Successful candidates should
have a high degree of self-accountability, integrity, and the ability to work in a team
environment. The president should be a servant leader and a good steward of the university
within the community.
A successful president will be visible, responsive, and committed to student success. Experience
serving an underrepresented, first-generation college student population is desired.
ENMU is an integral part of the Portales community and the president will be expected to be
present both on and off campus. Visibility and accessibility of the president will be important to
maintaining a strong relationship between the institution and the city of Portales. The next
president should embrace a small town, Texas-influenced environment.
Strong candidates will have many of the following personal and professional characteristics:
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Possesses a firm commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence
Appreciative, receptive, inclusive and collaborative
Authentic and genuine demeanor
A strong command of oral and written communication, including effectiveness as an active
listener
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Morale-focused
Even-keeled temperament
Responsive to student needs and personally vested in student success
Entrepreneurial in spirit
Proven ability to work collaboratively with a governing board
Personable and social, with a good sense of humor
History of success in a challenging environment
Analytical, efficient and solution-oriented
Strong budget and financial management skills
Ability to develop strong relationships and work productively with state legislators
Ability to thrive in a rural-campus setting
Candidates should possess a master’s degree with a doctorate or other terminal degree
strongly preferred
Eastern New Mexico University: An Overview
For over 80 years Eastern New Mexico University
(ENMU) has prepared students for careers and
advanced study. The mission is to emphasize
liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural
diversity, and whole student life. ENMU serves
students of traditional age, adult learners and
organizations through undergraduate and
graduate programs.
As New Mexico’s largest regional comprehensive
university, ENMU opened its doors in 1934 as
Eastern New Mexico Junior College. In 1940,
after adding additional classes leading to a
bachelor’s degree, the school was renamed Eastern New Mexico College. ENMC was accredited
as a four-year liberal arts college in 1946-47. Graduate work leading to the master's degree in
some departments was added in 1949, and April 5, 1949, the Board of Regents approved the
change of the institution's name to Eastern New Mexico University.
Mission Statement
Eastern New Mexico University combines a traditional learning environment with 21st century
technology to provide a rich educational experience. Eastern emphasizes liberal learning,
freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity, and whole student life. Excellent teaching and active
learning define campus relationships. Scholarship, both primary and applied, cultural
enrichment, and professional service are also important contributions of the University
community.
ENMU, a state institution offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, serves students
from New Mexico, other states and other nations. Educational programs are offered at the
Portales campus and also by interactive distance education, public broadcast television, and
branch community colleges in Roswell, New Mexico, and Ruidoso, New Mexico.
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ENMU’s Focus
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Prepare students for careers and advanced study
Impart citizenship and leadership skills and values
Support and expand the role of education and excellent teaching at all levels
Enable citizens to respond to a rapidly changing world
Vision Statement
Eastern New Mexico University has
been a respected center of learning
for its region and the state since
1934 and continues to build on its
rich heritage. The following vision
statement of the University conveys
what the institution desires to
become.
The Eastern New Mexico University
community envisions the following
for the future:
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The University mission is based on the concept of student success, and the people of the
University provide student-centered academic and extracurricular programs to fulfill this
mission. The institution recognizes the global nature of society and is committed to
educating students to be productive citizens with successful careers and fulfilling lives.
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ENMU students pursue challenging academic goals and engage in stimulating classroom
experiences, and the University emphasizes individual academic advising and career
counseling. Students, faculty, and staff engage in intellectual dialog and debate in a collegial
environment. The University continues to produce alumni that can compete with graduates
of other institutions and are good citizens and contributors to society.
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The ENMU community envisions a university where each faculty and staff member instills in
one another and in the students a sense of social and cultural awareness and responsibility.
The University accomplishes this by embracing ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity as a core
value and by actively building greater diversity among students, faculty, and staff. This
environment facilitates personal and social growth for all members of the University
community.
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The students are mentored by well-qualified and caring faculty and staff who treat one
another with respect and work together to accomplish institutional goals. The faculty and
staff pursue professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge
to improve the classroom environment and to create greater efficiencies and productivity
within the University.
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Members of the Eastern New Mexico University community understand that education is a
dynamic process and requires strategic planning, meaningful assessment, and thoughtful
strategic decision-making. This process has the input of all of the University members in
order to facilitate continuous improvement.
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The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation provides exceptional funding for scholarships
and program enhancements, and the Alumni Association actively supports the institutional
goals. Additionally, the University has a synergistic relationship with the communities it
serves.
Fast Facts
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New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university
The four-year campus is located in Portales, with two-year campuses in Roswell and
Ruidoso
Federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and member of Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Offers more than 60 associate, bachelor's and master's degrees
95 percent student satisfaction rate
Offers hundreds of evening and on-line classes
Offers a large number of programs completely online and a wide range of online courses
First in the Nation for Least Expensive Online Degrees in Education and Business –
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One of the Most Affordable 4-Year Universities in the Nation –USA Today (2014)
Thirteenth Fastest Growing Master's Level University in Nation –The Chronicle of
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On the approved list for the American Chemical Society, offering an ACS-certified
degree.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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OnlineU (2014)
Higher Education (2015)
In addition, ENMU has earned accreditation from the following agencies:
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National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly National League for
Nursing)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Tuition
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ENMU is in the top 10 percent lowest tuition of 81 public Southwestern institutions
Texas students within a 135-mile radius qualify for ENMU’s in-state tuition rate
Tuition ranges from $2,755 (in-state) to $5,643 (out-of-state) per semester
Strategic Plan
Every five years, the University develops a strategic plan to guide its growth and development.
The plan has one overarching objective: Place students and student learning at the center of
every institutional action and activity. The following goals enable achievement of this objective:
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Goal 1: High quality academic programs. Support high quality academic programs that both
enhance the marketability of graduates and encourage them to remain life-long learners.
Develop new programs that reflect and respond to changing student and workforce needs.
Goal 2: A quality campus experience. Prepare students for academic success by providing a
positive campus experience and quality student services for online and on-campus students,
and promoting students’ leadership and civic responsibility.
Goal 3: Sustainable programs and efficient operations. Renovate and maintain facilities that
support student learning; develop programs and services that increase efficiency and reduce
the University’s impact on the environment; educate our students to become responsible
stewards of resources for their communities and the planet.
Goal 4: A 21st century university. Create excellent and innovative structures to anticipate and
meet the needs of our students, faculty and staff.
A full copy of the plan can be found here: ENMU Strategic Plan 2013-18
Academics
There are more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate degree options in the
University's five colleges.
College of Business
The College of Business faculty is diverse and qualified, coming from both successful business
careers and prestigious academic institutions. They have a strong desire to prepare students for
futures as successful business leaders.
Students are offered programs in accounting, agricultural business, finance and
economics, hospitality management, information systems, management, marketing and certified
financial planning.
ENMU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP). The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is available completely online, or
to resident students on the Portales campus, and consists of a 10-course program taught by
resident faculty who hold doctorates in their field.
College of Education and Technology
The mission of the College of Education and Technology (CET) is to prepare students to
become professionals and educators who are collaborative, informative, reflective decision
makers who are sensitive to diversity among individuals. Faculty members within the CET strive
to provide students with the best education experiences through coaching, cooperative and
collaborative projects, close student-faculty relations, labs, and innovative classroom methods
and materials. The CET is committed to the effective use of technology, distance learning and
off-campus sites: students may choose one of nine completely online degree options in the
graduate program. The CET maintains strong relations with public school personnel in the area
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as well as with the Child Development Center located on the Portales campus. The CET is the
second largest college at ENMU, and has the largest graduate enrollment.
Departments within the college include:
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Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences and Agriculture
Health and Physical Education
College of Fine Arts
ENMU has an extraordinary group of faculty and student performers, artists, and scholars in the
College of Fine Arts. Faculty are deeply engaged in creating new artistic work, in providing
strong educational experiences in the arts, in sending out well-prepared graduates to teach,
perform, and make art in our region and far beyond, and in exploring the constantly changing
landscape of creativity. Over 200 free concerts, recitals, art shows and performances are
offered each year to the campus and local community.
Departments within the college include:
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Theatre and Digital Filmmaking
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences prepares students for leadership roles in the changing
economic, political, social and technological world. Faculty are committed to excellent teaching
and a student-centered focus. They contribute to the intellectual life of the University through
research and scholarship in their disciplines, in the classroom and in service activities. In
particular, STEM and anthropology faculty have actively engaged students in their research and
listed them as authors in their publications. Graduates are prepared for meaningful careers and
for professional and graduate study. The college provides a broad range of general education
courses, offers degrees from eight departments and in six graduate programs.
Departments within the college include:
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Anthropology and Applied Archaeology
Biology
Health and Human Services
History, Social Sciences, and Religion
Languages and Literature
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Psychology and Political Science
Graduate School
ENMU offers 24 graduate degrees, three graduate certificates and 14 online graduate
degrees in the Colleges of Business, Education and Technology, Fine Arts and Liberal Arts and
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Sciences. Graduates of a regionally accredited college or university or whose institution is
recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Post-Secondary Accreditation (CORPA) may
apply for admission to the ENMU Graduate School.
ENMU’s graduate programs share a number of distinctive features: a high level of engagement
between faculty and students, a campus environment that fosters a community of scholars, and
a depth of financial support that allows concentration on academics.
Faculty
ENMU’s student to faculty ratio is 19:1. In 2015-2016, ENMU had 150 full-time instructional
faculty. Of those, 110 were at the assistant professor (43), associate professor (29), and
professor (38) levels.
Students and Student Life
Students choose ENMU for its personal touch, accredited
academic programs and affordable costs. ENMU offers a
variety of services to help students succeed in their
academic, personal and professional lives. That’s why the
university’s slogan is “Student Success—that’s what it’s all
about!”
Over the past 75 years, ENMU has built several traditions
which are still important today, including their mascot, the
Greyhound, Homecoming, and Green Fridays.
Enrollment 2016
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6,014 at ENMU in Portales with 4,593 undergraduate and 1,421 graduate students
Students from 48 states and 31 countries
Male: 42%
Female: 58%
Ethnic Diversity (Fall 2016)
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African American: 5%
American Indian: 2%
Asian: 1%
Hispanic: 33%
Caucasian: 42%
Nonresident Alien: 2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1%
Two or More Races: 2%
Unknown Ethnicity: 13%
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Athletics
The University is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and offers
12 intercollegiate sports at the Division II level (six
men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country,
football, soccer, track and field; and six women’s
sports: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball,
track and field, volleyball). On a regional basis, the
University competes in the Lone Star Conference
(LSC). In addition, the University offers men’s and
women’s rodeo teams, which compete in the
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).
ENMU Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is the highest governing body of the University. The legislature has
expressly given to the board the power to hire the University president and determine his or her
compensation; to approve general areas of curriculum, such as new programs; to approve
compensation for University employees; and to sue parties and make contracts. The title to all
property belonging to the University is vested in the board.
Under its broad responsibility for the management and control of the University, the board has
the right to delegate duties and functions to the University president, who may in turn delegate
these to members of his or her staff.
The Board of Regents consists of five members, one of whom is a member of the student body
of the University. No more than three regents may be members of the same political party at
the time of their appointments. At least four must be qualified electors of the state of New
Mexico.
With the exception of the student regent, regents are appointed for six years. The term
continues until the regent's successor is appointed and confirmed by the New Mexico
Legislature. The board meets monthly.
Current members of the Board of Regents include:
Jane Christensen
Appointed to the Board of Regents in February 2013 and elected vice president for the board in
March. She is a Portales native and ENMU alumna, earning her bachelor's and master's degrees
in business administration (1981 and 1983). She is the owner of Portales Homes LLC doing
business as Homespot in Portales and Clovis.
Terry Othick
Joined the Board of Regents in March 2015. Mr. Othick, of Albuquerque, has more than 40
years of experience in the information technology field through a career in the private, public,
and education sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business
Administration, both from Eastern New Mexico University.
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Susan Tatum
Appointed to the Board of Regents in March 2015. An alumna of the University, Mrs. Tatum is a
small business owner and former educator. She founded the Clovis Counseling Center in 1988,
where she continues to practice as a professional clinical counselor and specializes in individual
and family therapy. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Eastern New Mexico
University.
Veronica Ayala
Appointed student regent for the Board of Regents in March 2015. Ms. Ayala is a graduate
student in Communicative Disorders with over seven years of experience teaching children
across ENMU’s Kids' College, sports camp, and dance studio settings. She is a Portales native
and will graduate in December 2016, adding a master’s degree to her bachelor’s in the field of
speech-language pathology.
Dan Patterson
Appointed to the ENMU Board of Regents in April 2015. Dr. Patterson is a noted educator and
Human Resource professional in New Mexico and Colorado with 48 years in education that
includes terms as superintendent or assistant superintendent.
For more information about ENMU: http://www.enmu.edu/.
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
ENMU-Roswell is a branch/community college of ENMU that offers associate and technical
degrees to approximately 3,000 students. Roswell’s president is Dr. John Madden.
Although some administrative functions are performed by the Portales campus, ENMU-Roswell
is accredited as an operationally separate campus by The Higher Learning Commission and is a
member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Extended degree courses
offered on the Roswell Campus are accredited through the main campus in Portales.
ENMU-Roswell offers approximately 75 certificate and degree programs. Among the most
popular are aviation maintenance technology, business administration, pre-nursing, and medical
assisting. ENMU-Roswell actively seeks and initiates innovative work-force programs and grantfunded opportunities. It also hosts an Early College High School on its campus that has students
enter the program as a high school freshman and when they graduate high school as a senior,
they will also receive an associate’s degree in their program of choice.
ENMU-Roswell is a regional asset and creates quality personalized learning experiences and
fosters community development. Its purposes are to:
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provide opportunities for entry, transfer and completion of Certificates, Associate degrees,
Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
prepare individuals for opportunities in higher learning through programs such as Adult
Basic Education, high school concurrent enrollment, and outreach services
offer personal enrichment and career development opportunities through traditional course
work, community education, and customized training
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foster direct community and economic development through business and workforce
development, partnerships for health and social service outreach, in-plant training, and
business and community partnerships
For more information about ENMU-Roswell: https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/.
Eastern New Mexico-Ruidoso Branch Community College
ENMU-Ruidoso is a branch/community college of ENMU that offers associates degrees and
certificates of completion to approximately 700 students. Ruidoso’s president is Dr. Clayton
Alred. Although a fully recognized branch/community college, the Ruidoso campus is accredited
in conjunction with the main campus in Portales by The Higher Learning Commission.
ENMU-Ruidoso offers approximately 30 certificate and degree programs. Degrees are offered in
areas such as business administration, early care and education, hospitality and tourism
management, and Information Systems – Cybersecurity and Wildland Fire Science.
Certificates of completion are offered in areas such as computer and network security, culinary
arts, pre-nursing, and wildland fire science.
The mission of ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College includes seven purposes:
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general academic studies for students wishing to transfer to a university
career and technical education programs leading to gainful employment
dual credit enrollment Early College Program for qualified high school students
workforce education and training services provide institutional leadership in the economic
development of the region
programs of instruction leading to associate degrees and Certificates of Completion
lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens through continuing education and community
service programs
adult basic education for those wishing to achieve literacy skills, completion of a high school
equivalency diploma and English proficiency
For more information about ENMU-Ruidoso: http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/.
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Portales, New Mexico
The City of Portales combines a rural atmosphere with premier cultural, economic and
educational opportunities. An affordable cost of living, strongly supported schools including
Eastern New Mexico University, and an exceptionally low crime rate makes Portales truly a
gateway to the good life. Portales is a city in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New
Mexico, population 12,280.
Portales offers a friendly, small-town atmosphere with plenty of cultural and recreational
activities. Located just 11 miles from Cannon Air Force Base on the eastern plains of New
Mexico, the University and Cannon Air Force Base bring in residents from across the country
and around the world.
Portales is in the heart of a major agricultural region. Residents enjoy sunny days, low humidity
and mild winters.
Portales is a doorway into rich human history stretching back 13,000 years to the Paleoindian
mammoth hunters. Eastern New Mexico University operates five museums that provide an
extensive look at regional history. The Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark is one of
the most well-known and significant sites in North America. The Blackwater Draw Museum
features a complete display of artifacts from prehistoric animals such as the woolly mammoth.
The Miles Mineral Museum, Miles Anthropological Museum, Roosevelt County Museum and
Natural History Museum are housed on the ENMU campus.
Recreational offerings in the city include a golf course, parks, swimming pools, tennis courts,
playgrounds, softball fields, baseball diamonds, a youth recreation center, an archery range,
racquetball courts, and a fitness center.
Ski resorts, shopping malls, state and national parks are within easy driving distance. Clovis, a
town of nearly 40,000, is 20 minutes away.
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Procedure for Candidacy
Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. For fullest consideration, applicant
materials should be received by February 1, 2017. Candidates should provide a curriculum
vitae, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in
the leadership profile, and the names and contact information of five references. Candidate
confidentiality will be respected and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge
and approval of candidates. Inquiries and application materials should be sent via email to the
search consultants, Zachary A. Smith, Ph.D. Sophie Stava, and Suzanne Teer of Witt/Kieffer, at
[email protected]. Questions may also be directed to the consultants through the
office of Eden Stroud at 630-575-6154.
ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran
status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking
additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the
Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2991. Individuals with disabilities requesting an
accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115.
The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes
only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from Eastern New Mexico
University documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort
has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and
factual situations govern.
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Eastern New Mexico University Administrative Chart
2016-2017
BOARD OF REGENTS
President, Terry Othick
ENMU FOUNDATION
President, Stephen Doerr
ASSISTANT V.P., ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, Renee Neely
ASSISTANT V.P., ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, John Montgomery
DEAN, COLLEGE of BUSINESS, Janet Buzzard
PRESIDENT
Steven Gamble
DEAN, COLLEGE of EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY, Penny Garcia
DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
Noelle Bartl
DEAN, COLLEGE of FINE ARTS, John Olsen, interim
DEAN, COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, Mary Ayala
DEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL, Linda Weems
DIRECTOR, DISTANCE EDUCATION and OUTREACH, Trish Maguire
DIRECTOR, GOLDEN LIBRARY, Melveta Walker
MANAGER, Special Projects, Gillian Gordon
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Vacant
VICE PRESIDENT,
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Jamie Laurenz
DIRECTOR, CAMPUS LIFE, Ronald Williams
DIRECTOR, COUNSELING and CAREER SERVICES, Susan Larsen
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER
Vacant
DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Brent Small
DIRECTOR, RESIDENCE LIFE and JUDICIAL AFFAIRS, Steve Estock
DIRECTOR, ATHLETICS
Greg Waggoner
VICE PRESIDENT,
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Jeffrey Long
COORDINATOR, DISABILITY SERVICES, Vee Lucas
DIRECTOR, MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS, Diana Cordova
DIRECTOR, ENROLLMENT SERVICES, Cody Spitz
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATION
SERVICES
John Houser
DIRECTOR, ADVISING CENTER, Susan Cramp
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
PLANNING and ANALYSIS
Patrice Caldwell
DIRECTOR, ALUMNI AFFAIRS, Robert Graham
DIRECTOR, BROADCASTING - KENW, Duane Ryan
DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS
Wendel Sloan
COORDINATOR, LEARNING COMMUNITIES/FRESHMEN SEMINAR,
Cheryl Pachak-Brooks
VICE PRESIDENT,
TECHNOLOGY and SYSTEM CIO
Clark Elswick
COORDINATOR, STUDENT LEARNING, Jennifer Laubenthal
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, Brendan Hennessey
REGISTRAR, DeLynn Bargas, Interim
VICE PRESIDENT,
BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Scott Smart
CONTROLLER, Carol Fletcher
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, Benito Gonzales
DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL PLANT, Ted Fares
CHIEF, ENMU POLICE DEPARTMENT, Bradley Mauldin
PRESIDENT
ENMU-RUIDOSO
Clayton Alred
DIRECTOR, PURCHASING, Valerie Davis
DIRECTOR, STADIUM OPERATIONS, Draco Miller
V.P., STUDENT LEARNING, Pierre Laroche
V.P., STUDENT AFFAIRS, Mike Martinez
PRESIDENT
ENMU-ROSWELL
John Madden
V.P., BUSINESS AFFAIRS, Eric Johnston-Ortiz
DIRECTOR, COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT, Donna Oracion
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, Steve Chambers
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH Todd Dekay
V.P., ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, Ken Maguire
Revised 6/14//2016
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