Sunday, December 31, 2017

Generous Scholarship Opportunities for ENMU Students


Every year thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships is given out to deserving ENMU students.  For example the ENMU Foundation alone awards over $400,000 in scholarships each year. There are a variety of reasons a scholarship is awarded including: academic achievement, financial need, leadership positions, campus/community activities, and work experience.  As each scholarship has different criteria, you need to read through the eligibility requirements before you apply to make sure you meet them.  The Financial Aid Office can provide more information on ENMU scholarships and answer any questions.  Here are a couple of scholarship opportunities.   

  • Boundless Opportunity Scholarship

Each year, motivated non-traditional students from undergraduate degree and certificate programs are awarded the Daniel's Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship (BOS).  The Daniels Fund is a legacy of cable television pioneer, Bill Daniels, and scholarships are open to students at colleges and universities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.  Criteria for application include: Adult learners; GED recipients; Former foster care youth; Former juvenile justice youth; Returning military; Individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training; and Individuals pursuing early childhood education (ECE) certification.

  • Outside Donor Scholarships

You will find there are also various scholarships available from outside businesses, agencies and individuals as well as through major corporations and foundations.  ENMU’s website provides links to some of the most commonly awarded scholarships received by students.  The university also encourages students to explore scholarship options that may be available in your own community.

  • Native American Tribal Scholarship

To receive a Native American Tribal Scholarship, students need to request an application from their respective tribe.  Students then need to bring that application and their Financial Need Analysis form (FNA) to the Office of Student Financial Aid.  Please see ENMU’s website for further details on how to apply and links to information you may need.
Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

An Array of Benefits & Rewards for ENMU Alumni and Friends


If you are a proud Greyhound or a stalwart friend of the university, Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association is always looking for ways to reward and engage alumni and friends of the university.  Along with helping graduates transition from university life, the ENMU Office of Alumni Affairs offers many benefits including the following special discounts and offers.  
  • Show Your School Spirit with a Greyhound License Plate

One great way to display your school spirit around town is to purchase an ENMU-themed registered license plate.  For an additional fee of $37, ($25 goes directly to the ENMU Alumni Association) you can help to support your university.  ENMU has a link to the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department that makes it easy to order your plate.

  • Exclusive ENMU Alumni Insurance Plans

One money-saving reason to join the Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association is the opportunity to purchase exclusive alumni-only, discounted health, auto, life, and home insurance plans.  The insurance programs are through Mercer Consumer, a service of Mercer Health & Benefits Administration, LLC, and well-known providers. 

  • An ENMU Alumni Visa Card

Are you tired of credit cards with annual fees, hidden charges and high interest rates?  If you are a member of EMNU University Alumni Association, consider signing up for an ENMU Alumni Visa card.  This card has no annual fee, exorbitant rates, or hidden fees.  In addition once you activate the card, the ENMU Alumni Association gets a $50 donation from Visa as well as benefits from ongoing purchases.  
To learn more these and other special discounts and offers, visit ENMU’s Alumni Perks and Initiatives page.  Through the Association, ENMU alumni can stay connected with ENMU and a network of more than 40,000 living alumni. 
As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. The ENMU campuses represent a diverse student body made up of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, interests and points of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. 

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Give Your Career a Boost with ENMU’s Certificate Programs


Eastern New Mexico University offers quality Certificate Programs designed to help working adults advance their careers, and the post-baccalaureate programs have one of the most affordable tuition rates in the U.S.  If you are enrolled in less than 6 credit hours per semester, you will pay ENMU’s low in-state rate for both tuition and fees even if you are not a New Mexico resident.  Highlighted below are two Certificate Programs offered by ENMU.

  • Online Alternative Licensure Certificate in Special Education

ENMU’s special education alternative licensure program can be done entirely online other than the internship requirement that is completed in a public school.  However if you are actively teaching while earning your credentials, the internship is done on the job.  Also if you completed your student teaching while getting you degree in education, it will count toward your internship. For those needing to complete the internship, they will be placed in a school in their local area.  Coursework for the program includes individual projects and presentations as well as quizzes and tests.  All lectures are recorded so you can connect with professors and other students on your own time.  The special education alternative licensure program prepares you to work in a variety of settings in PreK-12 and more. 

  • Financial Planning Certificate Program

ENMU’s Financial Planning Certificate Program is designed for individuals who are working in financial planning, insurance, banking, accounting, or investment.  To qualify for the program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.  Moreover not only are you taught by a knowledgeable faculty that brings their experience from the private and public sectors to the classroom but a low 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures you get the support and personalized attention to succeed.  Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planning® examination.  Please see ENMU’s website for all the details. 
Eastern New Mexico University has a dedicated faculty who is committed to academic excellence and emphasizes liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU can do for you.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Learn More about ENMU’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences


Eastern New Mexico University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a broad range of quality undergraduate degree programs from eight departments in addition to six graduate programs.  The College prepares students for leadership roles in our rapidly changing economic, political, social and technological world.  Potential students will quickly discover ENMU is an affordable, accredited college option with onsite and online courses as well as scholarships and financial aid opportunities.  Featured below are two popular College of Liberal Arts & Science programs.   

  • BFA Design Degree 

ENMU’s BFA Design program is ideal for someone who is interested in advertising art, package design, publication design, computer graphics, motion graphics, illustration or marketing.  Along with state-of-the-art labs, studio and equipment, the small class-sizes ensure that students get plenty of support from an experienced art faculty.  The BFA Design program is an art major with an emphasis in graphic design and is typically done over four or five years depending on the student.    

  • Bachelor of Science or Arts in Criminal Justice 

If you are interested in a challenging career in the criminal justice field, ENMU offers a quality program that can be done in three ways – entirely on-campus, through online Web-based or lecture-capture based courses, or a combination of both.  The program prepares students for careers in local, state or federal law enforcement, law and the court system, probation, crime victim advocacy and related areas.  Based on a theoretical foundation, the program advances the study of how societies respond to crime and all students receive real world experience through an internship.    

As with other ENMU degree programs, the College of Liberal Arts & Science is committed to making college affordable for students with grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs.  Please see ENMU’s website on how to apply as well as for more information regarding these and other degree programs.    

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Two Online ENMU Nursing Programs



Eastern New Mexico University’s mission is to help students achieve their dreams whether they are just out of high school or a working adult.  With a wide range of online programs, it is now more convenient than ever to get the master’s degree you always wanted or to finish your undergraduate degree.  ENMU offers exceptional online programs and coursework as well as flexible scheduling and evening classes.  In addition ENMU has the most affordable tuition in New Mexico and one of the most affordable in the United States, while still providing a quality education.  Below are two of their popular online programs, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN Completion Program as well as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). 

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN Completion Program 

If you are a licensed RN who would like to advance your career opportunities, ENMU’s BSN Completion Program is perfect for you.  The exclusively online program takes a theoretical approach to nursing that will enhance your critical thinking, experiential awareness, clinical judgment and natural curiosity.  As a student, you can take advantage of ENMU’s loaner program for use of a Surface tablet loaded with all the relevant software for the duration of your enrollment in the program.  To help finance your education, check into the many grants, loans and work-study options available as well as scholarships.  All applicants must apply for ENMU admission and to the Nursing Program.   

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 

Obtaining your MSN degree will help address the national and statewide nursing shortage by providing more nursing instructors.  Entirely online, ENMU’s quality MSN Program is designed to be done over a two year period and prepares you to be a nurse educator for an associate or baccalaureate nursing program.  Furthermore, the quality online program allows you to pursue your master-level nursing degree while you work and without the need to leave your community.  Please see their website for more information. 

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

ENMU’s Affordability Helped Two Students Dreams Come True!


By offering one of lowest tuition costs for Southwestern institutions, Eastern New Mexico University helps students achieve their career goals.  Even applying to the University is free.   ENMU also has many undergraduate and graduate degree programs online as well as offers evening classes for the utmost convenience and flexibility.  The following are a couple of stories of students thriving at ENMU. 

Anthropology Major Cash Ficke chose ENMU for it affordability and convenience…
One of EMNU’s countless success stories is Cash Ficke who is working toward an ungraduated degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology.  He relates that ENMU was his first choice for its affordability, and now as a student, he cites one of best parts of his experience has been the one-on-one interactions with the faculty.  Cash’s interest in anthropology began with a trip to Egypt during high school with his beloved grandmother where he discovered a passion for archaeology. 
In addition to our undergraduate anthropology program, ENMU has offered a nationally recognized master’s degree in anthropology for over four decades.  The program prepares students for a career in public or private archaeology or to pursue a doctoral degree.  
Online Program Helped Dennis Gruba to get his Aviation Science Degree
Dennis Gruba, who has worked for years as a helicopter mechanic, is looking forward to this December when he will walk across the stage to receive his diploma in Aviation Science.  As an online student, he is also looking forward to enjoying the atmosphere of ENMU’s campus. Dennis says that he will be glad to put to rest some of his sibling rivalries after a "35-year-long summer break," by attaining his college degree as all of his siblings have done.   
If you are interested in getting a degree in aviation, ENMU offers two tracks, of which both can be completed 100% online.  The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degrees prepare students for a number of aviation-related careers.  Please refer to ENMU’s website for more information on the programs. 
Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

ENMU Facts and Figures


Eastern New Mexico University has proudly prepared students for careers and advanced study for more than 80 years.  Through ENMU’s exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs, they serve a diverse student body made up of all ages and backgrounds.  In addition they are one of the most affordable college options in New Mexico as well as the nation with low tuition and fees and generous financial aid programs.  By offering evening classes, select online programs, and flexible scheduling, ENMU is living up to their slogan of "Student Success–that's what it's all about!"
The following are a few facts you may not know about Eastern New Mexico University:   

  • Out of 81 public Southwestern institutions, ENMU ranks in the top 10% for the lowest tuition costs.
  • All Texas students within a 135-mile radius qualify for ENMU’s in-state tuition rate.
  • Notable ENMU Alumni include: Science Fiction Author Jack Williamson; Former U.S. Treasurer Katherine D. Ortega; Actor Ronny Cox; Four-time NFL Pro Bowl Player Mike Sinclair; and Former CNN Anchor Kysa Daniels. 
  • Since 2001 over $180 million in ENMU campus improvements have been made including the renovation of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building that re-opened in 2015.
  • ENMU offers hundreds of evening and on-line classes designed with working adults in mind.
  • Figures from Fall, 2016 show ENMU students from 49 states/territories and 36 countries.  Total number of students at ENMU in Portales was 6,014 consisting of 4,593 undergraduate and 1,421 graduate students.
  • ENMU has a four-year campus in Portales along with two-year campuses in Roswell and Ruidoso.
  • ENMU has an impressive Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1.
  • ENMU has a 95% student satisfaction rate!

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

Monday, November 20, 2017

Over 30 Online Programs Designed for Working Adults


Eastern New Mexico University currently offers over 30 online degree options ranging from business and education to nursing and information systems to prepare you with the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen profession.  As an online student of ENMU, you have a variety of online resources available including specialized library services and flexible course formats.  ENMU offers help with paper writing through the Online Writing Center (OWL), Blackboard Information, online class scheduling and much more.  You will also find a number of tips on how to successfully navigate the online learning environment.
Below is a sampling of three programs that are offered 100% online at a low tuition cost. 

  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) Degree Program

Earning your MBA is an investment in your future and ENMU’s affordable, flexible program makes it easy to do.  Designed to meet the needs of working adults, the accredited MBA program fully prepares you for responsible managerial positions in an increasingly complex business environment.  ENMU’s Master of Business Administration program emphasizes the development of managerial generalists, rather than specialists, for a broad understanding in all major functional areas of business. 

  • Master in Education Program

Master of Education online degree programs provide a major in education with an emphasis in education administration, secondary education, or special education.  ENMU’s online programs offer affordable tuition and have the flexibility to serve the needs of working adults.  The College of Education and Technology is accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

  • Speech Pathology Courses Online

If you need to complete prerequisites to enter ENMU’s Master of Science in Communicative Disorders degree program or for a master's program at another university, ENMU can facilitate you.  Their speech pathology courses are designed to fulfill the leveling requirements needed to be admitted into the CDIS program.  If you are already a CDIS graduate student, and need to take leveling courses, you may be eligible for financial aid for one calendar year, regardless of the number of credit hours you take.  Please see ENMU’s website for information.
Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU can do for you.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

ENMU has a Long List of Awards


At Eastern New Mexico University, the primary goal is to provide students with a world-class education at the most affordable tuition, and they are proud that their efforts have been recognized by so many.  Honors include being one of the top online programs to one of the most affordable; the following is a sampling of the multiple awards ENMU has been awarded.  

  • The “#20 Online Master's Elementary Education in Nation 2016” by TheBestSchools.org.
  • The “#1 Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Education 2015” by CollegeChoice.net
  • The USA Today ranks us as “Among the Five Best Bargains in the Nation 2014”
  • From Value Colleges, who names us as the “#3 Universities with the Lowest Student Debt in Nation 2014.”
  • As the “#22 of 50 Most Affordable Online Master's in Special Education Degree Programs in Nation 2015” by TopEducationDegrees.org.
  • CollegeChoice.net, who ranked ENMU as the “30th Most Affordable Online Graduate School in Nation 2016.”
  • The “5th Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees in Education in Nation 2016” according to AffordableColleges.com.
  • The “Best Buy in Nation 2016” from GetEducated.com.
  • BestColleges.com ranked ENMU among “Best for Hispanic Students” in Nation 2016.
  • The “#2 Online Electronics Engineering Technology Degree in Nation 2016” according to BestDegreePrograms.org.

Please visit ENMU’s website to see the entire list of awards that range from the most affordable online programs, to best in diversity, as well as one for the best dining hall food in the State!  As ENMU’s mission is to provide students with a rich educational experience, they proudly emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life.  Please visit the ENMU website for more information.
Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits yourlifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU can do for you.

 

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Three Popular Education Master’s Programs


In order to take your career to the next level, it often requires a graduate degree.   Whether you are already working or have just graduated with your bachelor’s, the master programs at ENMU are designed to fit both your lifestyle and budget.  With flexible scheduling, evening classes, and online programs and coursework, getting a graduate degree at ENMU has never been easier.  Below are three popular master’s degrees from the Educational Studies Master's Degree programs and Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree programs.   

You may have thought for a while now that you would like to take a leadership role in your school district but recognize that you do not have the time to attend classes to get your Master’s in Education Administration.  At ENMU, the 100% online program makes it possible.  The program is designed with two options – an emphasis in education administration or post-master’s course work in education administration with the goal to obtain administration licensure.   

  • Master of Education with Emphasis in Education Technology 

An important part of today’s educational experience is integrating technology into K-12 curriculum and instruction.  ENMU’s Master of Education in Educational Technology provides you all with the tools you need to successfully implement such programs.  The affordable, online program gives you the in-depth expertise in emerging educational technology practices to position yourself as a technology leader in the classroom, school and district levels.   

  • Master of Education in Elementary Education 

One of the best ways to enhance your depth of understanding in the areas of curriculum and instruction as well as to strengthen your selected content knowledge is with a Master of Education in Elementary Education degree.  Designed with education practitioners in mind, ENMU’s online program emphasizes differentiated instruction along with content in science, math and reading.  Furthermore, the program provides the opportunity to work with students of diversity.  With affordable tuition costs, ENMU makes it easy to advance your career.    

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about how Eastern New Mexico University can help you be successful.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

10 Little Known Facts About Eastern New Mexico University


Eastern New Mexico University offers a plethora of benefits to students and the community. While it would be impossible to capture all of the University’s amazing facts in one post, here are 10 facts about ENMU that you might not have known:

  1. ENMU’s Master of Science in Communicative Disorders degree graduates have a 100% employment rate after graduation[1].
  2. ENMU’s enrollment has increased every year for 20 consecutive years[2].
  3. ENMU has 4 official social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) and each academic department also has their own social media accounts[3].
  4. ENMU ranks in the top 10% of all 81 Southwestern institutions for lowest tuition costs[4].
  5. The student to faculty ratio at ENMU is 17:1, which is below the national average pf 18:1[5],[6].
  6. ENMU has 7 men’s athletic teams and 8 women’s athletic teams[7].
  7. ENMU has earned accreditation from 7 agencies, including accreditation from agencies like the National Association of Schools of Music, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the Council on Social Work Education (to name a few)[8].
  8. For over 43 years, ENMU has hosted the Annual Student Research Conference which is designed to showcase the incredible research projects undertaken by ENMU’s graduate and undergraduate students[9].
  9. ENMU offers over 90 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs from the University’s colleges[10].
  10. ENMU’s Office of Campus life supports over 50 on campus student organizations[11].

ENMU has a mission is to combine a traditional learning environment with 21st century technology to provide a rich educational experience with excellent teaching and active learning. ENMU emphasizes liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, cultural diversity and whole student life. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.



[3] http://www.enmu.edu/about/news-and-events/enmu-news/social-media/social-media-directory
[4] http://www.enmu.edu/about/general-information/enmu-facts-figures
[7] http://www.goeasternathletics.com/
[8] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/accreditation
[9] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/research/student-research-conference
[10] http://www.enmu.edu/academics/colleges-departments
[11] http://www.enmu.edu/greyhound-life/student-involvement/student-organizations