Date: July 27, 2005

To: NMSU Faculty and Staff Colleagues

From: Mike Martin

Subject: Employee Open Discussion

We are committed to open and inclusive dialogue on all matters of importance to the future of this institution. We believe that great universities are built on good communications.

Recent assertions have been made in letters and emails concerning our benefits and salaries. Some have used comparisons with UNM as a basis for criticizing the institution. In an effort to afford employees and our neighbors from the community the opportunity to discuss these and other issues, please join us for an open discussion on Wednesday, August 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Corbett Center Middle Ballroom. To view discussion online, please direct your browser to http://video.nmsu.edu/live .

Tim Nesbitt, Chair of the Advisory Council on Administrative Policy (ACAP), will serve as moderator to facilitate a respectful, participatory discussion. The overarching objectives are to provide complete and factual information as we seek to create a workplace that respects our outstanding employees, provide an opportunity to ask questions, and advance our mission.

We hope to see you on August 3.