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CONNECT  |  Wednesday, July 16|  Message from the VP

Message from the Vice President

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

We are just one month away from the launch of the fall 2025 semester. Beginning with housing move-in, and including signature events like Friday Night Live, movie on Johnson Field, and Welcome Back Days, it is one of the most exciting and welcoming times of the year. Our departments put in an incredible amount of effort to ensure that all Lobos feel welcomed and have a pathway to finding their place in our community. The community atmosphere is certainly a signature feature of UNM and a place where we truly shine.

There is important work happening to ensure we are ready for the start of the semester and another successful year. Right now we are engaged with annual planning meetings with each unit, exploring ways to strategically plan, outline, and measure continuous improvement of our services and outcomes. We will also take the time to host a retreat for our division leaders to ensure we continue to move collaboratively and synergistically in support of UNM 2040 and our Student Affairs Innovating the Student Experience Strategic Plan.

Our professional development committee will also host a new employee onboarding program and professional development day before the semester begins. I know that each of you is also taking the time this summer to plan for and strengthen your critical contributions to student success.

I hope you also find some time to rest and reconnect so that we can bring our best selves to our students this fall. I will look forward to seeing everyone together again at our next Division All-Staff meeting in September.

With appreciation,

Eric