HIGHER EDUCATION IN LAS CRUCES
Two excellent Institutions of higher education are available in Las Cruces.
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Founded in 1888, New Mexico State University is the state’s land-grant institution providing many educational opportunities through its statewide presence.
NMSU is a true reflection of the region’s vibrant mix of ethnic and cultural communities. NMSU combines a personalized small college setting with the resources of a large university. Highlights and Excellence:
* Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a major research university and ranked in that institution’s top category – Level one – Research Intensive with ground-breaking research in biosciences, natural resources, aerospace, agriculture, engineering, information sciences and United States-Mexico border development.
* Designated a NASA Space Grant College
*Home to New Mexico’s only Honors College
The total enrollment for the main campus and four branch campuses in the fall of 2007 was 28,821 with 16,726 students at the Las Cruces campus. The total faculty numbers 1,788, with more than 84 percent of the full-time faculty holding doctoral degrees. The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:19. Programs offered include 81 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees, 20 doctoral degrees, and two specialists in education programs.
NMSU contributes immeasurable to the area’s arts and recreational offerings with museum, art galleries, symphony and other musical ensembles, professional theater, national performers, PBS, NPR campus stations, a full 6-sport WAC athletics program, golf, tennis, and swimming facilities open to the public. NMSU is an integral part of our community’s educational, cultural and economic fabric.
The University Website: http://www.nmsu.edu/ is an excellent source for information about virtually every aspect of the University’s services, students, faculty, and facilities. Here's what you need to know About NMSU. http://about.nmsu.edu/ is a great place to start.
Doña Ana Community College
The essence of Dona Ana Community College is people.
Dona Ana Community College is now college within the New Mexico State University System. Many of the courses taken here can also be used to fulfill degree requirements at the University.
Committed to providing quality educational opportunities, the Community College emphasizes student success, and the need for continued learning opportunities for all age groups. Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has been educating our community’s for more than 3- decades. With a enrollment in excess of 7,000 students, DACC reaches out to all of our county residents. The community college offers Vocational-technical education opportunities in more than 40 career programs. They provide occupational training for high school students under agreement with independent school districts, as well as workforce contract with local business, industry, and government in support of economic development.
There is an extensive continuing education program in response to the needs of the community. They offer short courses, workshops and seminars of an enrichment or occupational nature.
A recent addition to DACC offerings are two 12-week Film Training Courses through the Creative Media Institute for Film and Digital arts. The courses were created in response to New Mexico’s growing film and electronic media industries and the Governor’s film initiatives. Courses in screen writing and acting for the camera are also being taught by Tony Award-Winning playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Mark Medoff.
DACC is located on 11 acres adjacent to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. Community college education is also offered at White Sands Education Cent at the White Sands Missile Range; the Gadsden Education Center in Anthony, NM; the Sunland Park Education Center in Sunland Parfk, NM; and the East Mesa Education center in Las Cruces, NM.
The College Website: http://dabcc.nmsu.edu is an excellent source for information about virtually every aspect of the College’s services, students, faculty, and facilities. |
