Now more than ever education is key. UNM’s Parent Connection Workshop, for adult learners, parents and family members who need to retool, is Wednesday, May 6, from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Dean of Students’ Conference Room, rm. 290, Student Services Building, main campus.

The presentation will include information on earning undergraduate and graduate degrees, online courses and continuing education.

Presenters include Mary Jane Heinrichs, associate director, graduate school recruitment and admissions; Debby Knotts, director of UNM New Media & Extended Learning (online programs) and representatives from undergraduate school admissions and UNM Continuing Education.

Parent Connection Workshops are held the first Wednesday of each month. The series is sponsored by UNM’s Dean of Students’ Family Connection Program, Parent Relations Office, Parent Association and Extended University. Check‐in begins at 5:30 p.m. Parent Association members are on hand to visit with you about their experiences.

Parking is free in the “patient parking” on the north side of Mesa Vista Hall after 5 p.m. or for $1.75 per hour in the Cornell Parking Struture near Central and Cornell NE. To get to the Student Services Center (SSC) from the Cornell Parking Structure walk north on Cornell Mall. Pass by Popejoy Hall and the Student Union (SUB). At the SUB’s north end, go east to the SSC.

By Sari Krosinsky

There’s more to succeeding in college than academic prowess. Students have a lot to keep track of on the path from application to graduation – completing admission requirements, applying for financial aid, paying tuition, registering for classes, finding a job on campus, staying on track with core courses and major requirements, or getting a transcript sent to an employer or graduate school. The Division of Enrollment Management is working to make the process much easier.

Everyone in the division – from frontline staff to the vice president – is participating in a cross‐training intended to make student support services faster and more convenient. When the move of part of the staff to south campus is complete, the cross‐training will enable UNM to maintain two full‐service student support centers. The cross‐training will also allow staff to be redeployed to the busiest areas as needed to reduce students’ wait time. (more…)