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Education
University of New Mexico-Gallup: UNM Gallup is home to over 3,000 students. Located near the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi Reservations, this campus has the largest Native American student body of any public university in the world, and awards close to $7,000,000 annually in tribal, federal and state grants as well as private, civic, and corporate grants and scholarships Located in Gallup, New Mexico, the adobe-style facilities sit amongst some of the most beautiful red rock country in the Southwest. The Gallup population is close to 21,000 but because of our easy accessibility to the reservations, our trade population on any given Saturday can number close to 100,000 and more on holidays and festive occasions. The region's diverse cultural events are celebrated throughout the year. UNM Gallup was established in 1968 with offices and classrooms at the local Gallup High School and an initial enrollment of 128 students. Within the very first year satellite centers, affectionately known as "twigs," sprang up in outlying communities such as Zuni, Crownpoint and Thoreau. In the same year, the Gallup Lions Club donated a building and six acres of pinon wooded hills to the College as a community service project. Named Lion's Hall, it was remodeled to include administrative offices and classrooms and was the beginning of the present site. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Gurley donated an adjacent parcel of 70 acres to the college which allowed the University to grow and expand to include Gurley Hall, Calvin Hall, Lion's Hall, a Gymnasium, a child care center, construction and automotive tech facilities, and a computer tech center. In 2000, a new science building opened and in 2001 the new Zollinger Library, the Zuni Campus and Health Careers Building were completed. Over the years, UNM Gallup has been widely supported and sustained by the citizens of Gallup-McKinley County through general obligation bonds, property taxes, mill levy elections, and generous donations from private individuals and families such as the Gurleys and Mr. & Mrs. John Zollinger, whose donation was used to expand the UNMG Zollinger Library. Mission UNM Gallup develops lifelong learners in a context, which is responsive to the cultures of this region. Core Values Excellence in education is fundamental to the core values of UNM Gallup. UNM Gallup values each individual, the strength of the community, and the power of working together in a climate of shared responsibility. Vision Statement UNM Gallup, working in partnership with the region, will demonstrate and promote excellence in education to enhance the region's social and economic foundation. Goals UNM Gallup places equal value on education for personal development, employment, or transfer. We also recognize that people come to college with different abilities and backgrounds. Therefore, it is our overall goal to meet students at their level of preparation by providing a variety of instructional and supportive programs, to help them achieve their educational goals.
Accreditation As a branch of the University of New Mexico, UNM Gallup is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. UNM Gallup is a member of the American Association of Community Junior Colleges and various disciplines are certified by their own special agencies. Address: University of New Mexico - Gallup |
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