Author Archives: Office of the President
Democracy is messy, but demands respectful dialogue
To be effective, a leader must often explain the same issue, topic or decision over and over again, especially while interacting with different audiences. I find myself in this exact position during meetings with my executive team or larger administrative groups, in meetings with deans, department heads, supervisors, faculty, staff, students, or all of the…
Continue reading “Democracy is messy, but demands respectful dialogue” »
Come together to advance Equity and Inclusion
At last Friday’s Juneteenth celebration, several hundred people came together at Corbett Center Student Union’s outdoor stage for an evening that promised to “Celebrate. Educate. Agitate.” The evening was sponsored by NMSU’s Black Student Alliance and Black Programs, in collaboration with the Associated Students of NMSU. At the beginning of the event, Christopher Brooks, president…
Continue reading “Come together to advance Equity and Inclusion” »
Why are we coming back? To Shape the Future
As educators, we play a central role as subject matter experts who develop curricula and create academic programs. However, more important is the role we play in shaping the learning environment of our institutions. This environment is a product of our attitude and is a powerful influence on our students’ successes. That learning environment is…
Continue reading “Why are we coming back? To Shape the Future” »
Let’s Talk About It: A Call to All Aggies
We, the senior leadership of New Mexico State University and the NMSU Diversity Council, are disheartened that we are still experiencing tragedies of racially based hatred in 2020. Words cannot express our deepest sympathy to the families, friends, and loved ones of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Nina Pop, Sean Reed, Tony McDade, and others…
Continue reading “Let’s Talk About It: A Call to All Aggies” »
Statement regarding national protests
Dear Aggies, We are living through difficult times. Not only due to the COVID-19 and the financial crises, but also because the events of this past week have re-kindled long-standing tensions over racism, inequality, and social justice. People all around our nation and the world are protesting in the streets to express their anger, disappointment, fear, and frustration. With New Mexico…
Continue reading “Statement regarding national protests” »