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 two full-time and one part-time persons whose duties include Workforce Development Education, providing Community Education (for fun) courses to the general public, and running the UNM-Gallup DWI school.

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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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 call:

Gallup CDL - 408-8220

UNM-Gallup: – Community Ed. Dept. 863-7738
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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall 2008
Community Education
Non-Credit Courses


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

 

 

Lifestyle Balance Program

 

Are you overweight?
Are you at risk for diabetes?
Do you want to look and feel better?
Do you want to be healthier?

Then you need to join the Lifestyle Balance Program!!!
The Lifestyle Balance Program is a proven research study developed by the Diabetes Prevention Program and National Institutes of health. You need to be willing to lose 7% of your body weight by reaching a healthy balance between what you eat and how active you become.
Remember – The Lifestyle Balance Program is not a diet but a lifestyle change.
This is a 16-week course meeting 1 hour per week.
When: Tuesday evenings, September 2nd through December 16th, 2008. Time: 5:15 – 6:15 PM. Location:
Lions Hall 103
Fee: $50.00
Instructor: LaVern Mraz

 

 

Multitasking With Literature

 

Are you new to the teaching profession? Are you having a hard time trying to structure your day to include the many subject areas that need to be taught? This is the class for you! See how easy it is to incorporate math, social studies, science, art and music into the reading and language arts elementary curriculum. There will be lots of hands-on activities to show you how to make learning fun.

 

When: Thursday evenings, October 16th – November 20th – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Lions Hall 109
Fee: $40.00 for each session. Instructor: Lisa Blanco

 

 

Beading

 

Come learn the art of beading and make your own jewelry. Bring your own beads you want to work with, Turquoise, Heishi, Sea, Mother of Pearls, Chip Strands, etc. all other supplies will be provided.

When: Wednesday evenings October 1st, through October 29th, 2008. Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall 103.
Fee: $50.00. Instructor Marie Platero

 

 

Beginning/Advanced Silversmith

 

In the 1st and 2nd class you will make a Copper Bracelet with stamp imprints of your choice, and pendent and earrings to match, in the 3rd and 4th and 5th you’ll start using a torch for soldering the silver and using turquoise. A supply list will be provided by calling 863-7738.

When: Thursday evenings October 2nd through November 20th, 2008.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Location: Lions Hall 103.
Fee: $50.00. Instructor Marie Platero

 

 

Intro to computer basics for Windows:

What you will learn:
Relating to knowledge & understanding of computers, combined with how to use them.
You DO NOT need to have a deep, technical knowledge or proficiency in mathematics or electronics.
• Basic level of computer literacy: –Turn on, start/stop programs, save/print info
• Definitions & Brief History of Computers
• Booting Computers
• Intro to Computer Software
• Intro to Computer Hardware
• Computer terminology

When: Monday evenings, September 8th through October 27th, 2008.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. Location: Lions Hall Computer Lab 114. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.
Fee: $50.00. Instructor: Jerry Kien

 

 

Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) What you will learn: Relating to knowledge & understanding of computers, combined with how to use them. You DO NOT need to have a deep, technical knowledge or proficiency in mathematics or electronics. . Creating, saving, opening, and printing any office 2003 file . Getting comfortable with common office 2003 commands and copying & pasting with office clipboard . Playing with numbers in Excel & Word, with information on formatting your word document, aligning text, adding headers, footers, or page numbers, adding and editing pictures, and more . Playing the numbers with Excel, with info on the basics of spreadsheets (numbers, labels, and formatting) and creating and editing formulas . Creating and manipulating Excel/Word charts-line, area, column, bar, and pie varieties . Creating PowerPoint presentations using AutoContent Wizard, a template, or from an existing presentation . Adding color, pictures, and transitions to jazz up your PowerPoint presentation . Getting organized with Outlook, including handling e-mail, organizing contact information, managing tasks with a to-do list, and scheduling appointments.

When: Wednesday evenings, September 10th through October 29th, 2008. Time: 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Location: Lions Hall Computer Lab 114. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.

Fee: $50.00. Instructor: Jerry Kien

 

 

Introduction to Windows XP home and professional:

 

What you will learn:

Relating to knowledge & understanding of computers, combined with how to use them.
You DO NOT need to have a deep, technical knowledge or proficiency in mathematics or electronics.
• Accessing files and folders (Files, Pictures, Media files)
• Intro to installing devices and peripherals (scanners, printers, digital cameras, MP3 players, etc.)
• Intro to installing Software
• Basic Computer Maintenance (defrag, disk cleanup, system restore)
• The Desktop, Start Menu, and Basic Windows Mechanics
• Customizing XP with the Control Panel

When: Thursday evenings, September 11th through October 30th, 2008.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. Location: Lions Hall Computer Lab 114. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.
Fee: $50.00.
Instructor: Jerry Kien

 

 

Gift Basket & Bow Making

 

Come and learn how to put beautiful gift baskets together for all occasions and learn how to make those big beautiful bows.

When: Monday evenings November 10, 17, 2008
Lions Hall 103
Fee: $20.00. Instructor: Ara Green

 

Advanced Navajo Weaving – (Double Weave) learn to weave diamond twill with use of 3 heddles and 1 shed. Should know how to Navajo wrap (thread). Pre-requisite Beginning weaving. There are other kinds of weaving besides the single weaving. To become a respected weaver in your community, this class will help you get there.

When: TBA.
Fee: $50.00. Supply list will be provided when you register

 

 

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

 

 

For more information on any of these classes and to register

call 863-7738

 

 

 

 

Become an Instructor for Community Education!

 

Are you an expert in your field? Do you enjoy teaching others or sharing your talents? Would you be interested in teaching

a non-credit class?

Call 863-7738