Community Affairs Department

• Community Education Class Schedule

• Edge Career Training

• Partnerships

• Community Outreach

• Ambassadors

• Facilities Usage

• Gallup Small Business Development Center

• Institutional Research Reports

The Community Affairs department is composed of six full-time and one part-time persons whose duties include development (fund-raising), grants, Institutional Research, Workforce Development education, providing Community Education (for fun) courses to the general public, and running the UNM-Gallup DWI school.

 

Resource Development and Grants

The Director of Community Affairs is primarily responsible for creation of new development programs for the benefit of the college and our students. This is a change in emphasis from the past when local economic development was the primary focus of this position. Last year was a good year for grant awards to the UNM-Gallup campus. Major grants applied for and received last year include Title III ($1.62 million over five years), Lumina Foundation for Education ($400,000 over four years), USDA III grant for telecommunications ($478,000), and the FRESP grant ($248,000). These grants will allow the college to improve services to students, create new developmental courses, provide faculty development and faculty research opportunities, and expand the fledgling Distance Education offerings.

Institutional Research

Our statistician supplies everyone on campus with whatever student related data they need. Quick response to the needs of faculty and staff is the norm. Typical functions are supplying data for people writing grants, responding to external agency requests, submitting performance measure data to our legislators, and getting decision-making information to our administrators. The statistician has been heavily involved in the planning phase of the Lumina Achieving the Dream initiative, a data-driven project.

To see reports about UNM-Gallup and our students, click on one of the following links:

 

Key Performance Indicators

Strategic Planning at UNM-Gallup

AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program)

Other General Reports and Survey Results

Finance & Resources

 

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Community Education:

We offer a course in Administrative Office Specialist that is geared to TANF recipients who are trying to get off welfare. This very successful class offers more one-on-one contact and specialized work skills development than one would receive in a typical Business Technology curriculum. Our clients are recruited in conjunction with the Navajo Nation department of Workforce Development. We are hoping to expand our course offerings of this type in the near future. A series of computer camps were held in May for Navajo at-risk high school students.

Community Education also offers a slate of "fun" classes for the general public. Our most successful class last year was Lifestyle Balance, which focuses on diet and exercise with an eye to diabetes prevention. Our draft schedule is shown below. For a current schedule of Community Education classes, call 863-7738.

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Summer 2008
Kids College
Non-Credit

For more information on any of these classes and to register call 863-7738

 

Registration deadline for all classes is two weeks before classes start.

Register Now Pay later

Digital Camera Ages 9 & Up

Do you like to take pictures? Can you use a digital camera? Well come to this class and become an expert with great pictures to show off. You will learn techniques to take indoor and outdoor pictures using special features found on your digital camera. Cameras will be provided for kids to use during this workshop.

Day 1 - Introduction to digital cameras and learn how to use camera.

Day 2 - Take Indoor pictures: the self-timer, specials effects, setting camera to take pictures in dark rooms, using features to change lighting for inside pictures.

Day 3 - Outside field trip to take outdoor pictures.

June 10, 11, 12, 2008

Time:  9:00 AM-12:00 PM.  Location Lions Hall 103

Fee:  $25.00

  Instructor:  Jean Leech

 

 

 

Fun with Old Jeans Ages 7 & Up

Make cool projects with recycled old jeans. Craft a denim purse, put
all your secrets into your denim diary and design your own denim
skirt, plus many other neat projects.
This class has no sewing involved, but we will use a glue gun. All materials will be provided.

June 9, 10, 11, 12

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 117
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Lisa Blanco

 

July 7, 8, 9, 10

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 117
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Lisa Blanco

 

 

Keyboarding-on-Line Ages 9 & Up

 

This class is a 3-day class. Students will learn to keyboard, build speed, accuracy, and develop the touch method of keyboarding with emphasis on the Home Row keys. This is an Internet-based program. Books will be provided for class use only. Class limited to 12 students.

June 16, 17, 18, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall Computer Lab 114.

Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

 

Nutrition/Human Body for Kids Ages 6 and UP

 

A program designed to improve and set a healthy lifestyle for children. All activities will include: Student interaction and manipulative, Nutrition, health/fitness, human body functions and a light healthy snack.

June 16, 17, 18, 19

9:00 – 12:00 AM.
Location: Lions Hall 103
Fee: $25.00. Instructor: Ester Sanchez

July 14, 15, 16, 17

12:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 103
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Ester Sanchez

 

Paper Mache Ages 5 & Up

 

Your child will learn fascinating facts of our solar system. All activities will include: science, reading and art work that consist of paper Mache! Students will also have the opportunity to create an item of choice using paper Mache.

June 16, 17, 18, 19

12:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 103
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Ester Sanchez

July 14, 15, 16, 17

9:00 AM– 12:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 103
Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Ester Sanchez

 

Beginning Acoustic Guitar Ages 9 & Up

Guitar classes will be taught to BEGINNING guitarists only. Class will emphasize on changing guitar strings, learning chords, tuning guitar, strumming patterns, and basic care for your instrument. Students will
have to bring own acoustic guitar with extra strings.
Class will be limited to 10 students.

June 16, 17, 18, 19

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall 117.

Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Erwin Tsosie

 

Internet Basics Ages 9 & Up

 

This is a 3-day class where students learn the History of the Internet, Internet basics, how to do searches/search topics, how to use how to use URL’s, the address bar, how to use search engines, visit various web sites, set up a Home Page, learn about “cookies”, and how to use Internet Options for computer maintenance. Materials will be provided. Class limited to 12 students.

June 23, 24, 25, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall Computer Lab 114.

Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

 

Cooking with Fractions with Lunch for Kids Ages 5 & UP

 

In this class kids will learn how to make their lunch each day at class by using fractions; this will be a fun way to learn math.

June 23, 24, 25, 26

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall 103.

Fee: $25.00

Instructors: Nancy Bruker and Tamara Humada

 

 

Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 5 and UP

 

Do you like to make things with your hands? Then this class is for you. You’ll spend time making magnets, origami, robots and lots of other fun crafts.

June 23, 24, 25, 26

1:00 – 3:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall 103.

Fee: $25.00

Instructors: Nancy Bruker and Tamara Humada

 

 

 

Ms Publisher Ages 9 & Up

 

This is a 3-day class. Students will learn how to design and create flyers, flyers with tear-outs, a newsletter, a CD Liner, and a 3-fold back-to-back brochure. Books will be provided for class use. Students should bring a flash/jump drive to save their work. Class limited to 12 students.

July 7, 8, 9, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall Computer Lab 114.

Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Jean Leech

 

Science Projects for Kids Ages 5 and UP

 

Come learn Astronomy, Earth Science, Weather and work with basic Chemicals like a tornado in a bottle and water testing.

July 21, 22, 23, 24

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 103.
Fee: $25.00.

Instructors: Nancy Bruker and Tamara Humada

 

 

Painting for Kids Ages 5 and Up

 

Do you like to paint with Watercolors, Charcoal or Finger Painting, and then this class is for you.

July 21, 22, 23, 24

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 103.
Fee: $25.00

Instructors: Nancy Bruker and Tamara Humada

 

 

 

Jar Art Ages 7 & Up

 

Come learn some cool art projects with jars. All of the jars will be donated through Gallup Recycling. Kids will get good
projects they could take home like candle holders, animals, etc.

flower pot, animal jars, candleholder, all kinds of activities planned
for this class. You’ll be helping the environment by reusing a glass
jar. Be green and recycle today.

July 28, 29, 30, 31

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Location: Lions Hall 103
Fee: $25.00.
Instructor: Lisa Blanco

 

 

Silversmith & Bead Work for Kids Ages 7 and up

 

Come make jewelry, using Silver & Copper, as well as work with different kinds of beads.

July 28, 29, 30, 31

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Lions Hall 103

Fee: $25.00 for each session plus $20.00 for supplies to be paid 1 week before class starts. Instructor will need to have supplies ready for each child on the 1st day of class.
Instructor: Marie Platero

 

Registration deadline for all classes is two weeks before classes start. For more information on any of these classes or to register call 863-7738 Enroll now pay later

 

 

 

Animal Sitting!

 

Do you need a sitter? I will animal sit almost anytime! You can call me between 4 pm and 9 pm. I am a good choice because I love animals and I am experienced. Reasonable rates. References available.

From big to small to practical call because I will sit them all.

Contact information:

Cell: 505-879-5412

Ask for: Brittany Chiapetti

 

 

 

Native Drum and Song

Learn to drum and sing Native POW Wow songs for various dances and styles. You will learn how to make a drum stick, how to drum as a group, how to sing and drum for straight, two steps, fancy and social dances. You will also learn the proper Native POW Wow etiquette, self-respect and positive self-pride.
Call Eddie Crank @ 863-7640 for more information.

 

 

 

TAKE HOME CHEF

Relax and enjoy a delicious meal, from the Mediterranean.
Prepared by a Moroccan chef in the comforts of your own home
with family and friends.

Learn how to prepare healthy elegant food or just sit back and enjoy!
Recipes will be provided at your request and Menus are flexible.

Contact: 505-863-3960
h_abassary@hotmail.com
for fee and to set up your day!

Instructor: Hassan Abassary

 

 

 

 

Summer 2008
Evening & Saturday Workshops for Adults
Non-Credit

For more information on any of these classes and to register call 863-7738

Registration deadline for all classes is two weeks before classes start.

 

Keyboarding-on-Line

 

This 3-week class is design for both beginner and advanced students. Beginners will learn how to keyboard while developing speed and proficiency. If you already know how to keyboard, then improve your speed, accuracy, and refresh their keyboarding skills for your present or future job. We will meet for three Mondays during June.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: Monday evenings June 9, 16, 23, 2008. Time 6-9 PM. Fee: $50.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

MS Publisher 1 (Flyers)

Do you want to advertise something? Come to learn the Publisher basics, create a simple flyer with tear-offs, and a web flyer with hyperlinks. Books will be provided for class use.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: Tuesday evening June 10, 2008. Time 6-10 PM. Fee: $25.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

MS Publisher 2 (Newsletters)

Are you in charge of distributing information for a club, to parents, or organization? Well you need to get to class as soon as possible to become skilled at creating a custom newsletter, import pictures, add graphics, and insert written text from MS Word or another word processed document.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: Tuesday evening June 17, 2008. Time 6-10 PM. Fee: $25.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

MS Publisher 3 (3-Fold Brochures)

Want to advertise you business, club, or organization via tri-fold brochure? This class will show you a fast and easy way to create your personalize brochure for your business, club, or organization. Your 3-fold brochure will look professional—just like it was created at a printing shop without the cost. You will learn how to add graphics, import pictures, and import text.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: Tuesday evening June 24, 2008. Time 6-10 PM. Fee: $25.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

Digital Camera 1 (Basic Operation)

Do you like to take pictures? Has you son or daughter bought you a digital camera and it sits in a box because you do not know what to do with it? Well come to this class and become an expert on what it all means. You will learn to—identify the parts on your digital camera; operate a digital camera; use the menus; take pictures.

When: Wednesday evening June 11, 2008. Time 6-10 PM.
Fee: $25.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

Digital Camera 2 (Take In/Outdoor pictures)

Have you been to a wedding or event where it is totally dark and you cannot take a picture? Do you want a family photo and you are always taking the picture and being left out of it? Well come and be amazed. You will be taught how to take great close-up, indoor and outdoor pictures with ease by adjusting digital camera settings; use the self-timer, change lighting features; take a picture in a dark room and still come out with a great picture; and use the special effects on the digital camera. Dress comfortable and wear outdoor shoes—we will take an outdoor field trip to take the outdoor pictures.

When: Wednesday evening June 18, 2008. Time 6-10 PM. Fee: $25.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

Photo Editing

Are all those digital camera pictures just sitting there looking ordinary? Now you can improve their quality so they can look like they belong in a magazine. Come and learn to use and maneuver through MS Picture Manager (part of the MS Office Suite). You will be taught to edit your personal photos, adjust the brightness and contrast, change color saturation, rotate pictures, remove red-eye, and resize pictures.

When: Wednesday evening June 25, 2008. Time 6-10 PM. Fee: $25.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

 

 

Saturday Workshops for Adults
Non-Credit

Bring food and drinks to snack on. You will be given a ½ hour lunch break.

 

MS Excel 2003

Students will learn the basics of using MS Excel 2003. Students will learn how to use the standard, menu, and format toolbars. You will learn file management; save, print, and edit spreadsheets; cut, copy, paste, input data, build formulas for data calculation, use formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX), copy formulas (absolute/relative), format cells, merge and center titles, merge cells, sort data, format data, create data series, and insert/delete rows/columns. Books will be provided for class use. Students should bring a flash/jump drive to save their work.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch) Bring your lunch.
Fee: $50.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

Advanced Spreadsheet Applications using MS Excel 2003

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You must either have taken the MS Excel class on June 14 or have a general/basic knowledge of MS Excel. This is an intense class. Students will learn how to build various types of spreadsheets (simple to complex), manipulate data, format spreadsheets using advanced techniques, create graphs and charts, use advanced formulas to calculate data. You will create spreadsheets for business related activities such as payroll, inventory, budgets, balance sheet and income statements, and etc. Books will be provided for class use. Students should bring a flash/jump drive to save their work.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: June 28, 2008 - Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch) Bring your lunch. Fee: $50.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

Basic Computer Maintenance

 

If you have a computer, do you know how to maintain it? Well come to this class and learn how defrag your computer, learn file maintenance, learn Internet maintenance, clean your computer’s fan and insides, replace hardware, add memory, and clean your keyboard. You can bring your computer (keyboard/mouse, power cords, and a power supply cord) to class and work on it as we learn how to do these maintenance tips.

Class limited to 12 students.

When: Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM (1/2 hour lunch) Bring your lunch. Fee: $50.00. Location: LH-114.
Instructor: Jean Leech

 

 

 

 

 

The University of New Mexico is pleased to announce a collaborative venture for:

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training

Get your entry-level C.D.L. license in just 7 – 8 weeks!
drivers are in high demand for the trucking industry; careers are starting at 30 – 40K annually!
Income eligible persons can get this training paid for through the, the Navajo Dept. of Workforce Development, or the Zuni Education & Career Development Center !

For more information or to register

UNM-Gallup: – Community Ed. Dept. 863-7744/7738
Zuni Educ. & Career Dev. Center: 782-7180
Navajo Dept. of Workforce Development:
Eastern Agency: 786-2154
Ft. Defiance Agency: 928-729-4372
Tohatchi Office: 733-2838, 733-2836