Goals for Success

In her inauguration remarks, NMSU President Barbara Couture outlined objectives that focus on strengthening the university.

President Barbara Couture's "New Era of Excellence through Partnership" includes collaborations throughout New Mexico between the university and its friends and alumni, business and industry, public schools and fellow colleges, campuses and offices statewide, and faculty, staff and students.

Diversity

Strengthen our commitment to diversity of faculty, staff, and students, anchoring our path to excellence in an unwavering commitment to access and tolerance. Click for progress update

Graduation Goal #1

Make graduation "Goal #1" for our students and ensure demonstrable increases in student persistence in our degree and certificate programs. Click for progress update

International Reach

Focus our international reach to prepare students for a global society and expand our land-grant teaching and research missions.  Click for progress update

Economic Engine

Be the economic engine for New Mexico through linking and strengthening our research and economic development partnerships. Click for progress update

Effectiveness and Efficiency

Achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency in serving our communities and constituencies across our university system. Click for progress update

Alumni and Friends

Substantially increase our university endowment and alumni giving. Click for progress update

Culture of Pride

Build a culture of pride in partnership and achievement in our classrooms, studios, and laboratories and on our campuses, courts, and fields. Click for progress update