COLLEGE of EXTENDED LEARNING

Active Military Educational Opportunities

NMSU is committed to serving the educational needs of service members and their families by providing degree programs through the most innovative technology methods available. Delivery methods include face-to-face on campus, WebCT (online,) videocassette, hybrid, and podcast, as well as others. As a Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) institution, NMSU supports service members by maximizing their educational opportunities. The College of Extended Learning coordinates NMSU participation in SOC, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), and Centralized Tuition Assistance Management Program (CTAMS.) For information and assistance, contact the College of Extended Learning.

Teaching Academy

The Teaching Academy supports teachers, enhances learning, and builds community by providing training, networking, and mentoring to all NMSU educators. The Academy provides workshops and short courses on teaching, time management, mentoring, scholarly writing, and other topics, as well as trips to teaching conferences. The Teaching Academy is located in room 50, Milton Hall. Detailed information is available at http://www.teaching.nmsu.edu, by telephone at (575) 646-2204, or through email at teaching@nmsu.edu.

Media Technologies

Media Technologies facilitates two-way video conferencing for meetings and distance education courses. In addition, services are available for voice-over IP, audio and video duplication, standards conversions, field and studio videotaping, editing, and course delivery through cable television, satellite, teleconferencing, and more. Courses at NMSU may use a blended approach to instruction that integrates two or more types of these technologies to promote engaging and effective learning.

Weekend Courses

For students who find it difficult or impossible to take classes during the week because of work or family responsibilities, the College of Extended Learning offers regular, full-credit courses taught weekly on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday at the main campus in Las Cruces. Courses are available for anyone wanting to start or return to college and for those wishing to take courses for personal enrichment. Detailed information is available at http://www.nmsu.edu/weekend or by telephone at (575) 646-8251 or (800) 821-1574.

NMSU Student Learning Outcomes Assessment

Students enrolled in the College of Extended Learning will participate in NMSU's Student Learning Outcomes Assessment program as required.