Student HELP Center OPEN HOUSE

Students, Faculty and Friends,

On Wednesday, April 18, we would like to welcome everyone to the Student HELP & Resource Center for an OPEN HOUSE. It is an opportunity to grab some amazing mini cupcakes and find out a little about the services that we have to offer.

The Student HELP & Resource Center has recently opened our doors to students, faculty, and staff. It is our aim to offer services and resources that enhance the UNM Taos experience. Our Developmental Studies Program specializes in English as a Second Language, mathematics, reading, writing, and study skills. We also offer professional development in the use of information technologies and instructional methodologies to faculty.

The HELP Center is a partnership with the UNM Taos Library. The Library Satellite offers reserve materials, reference materials, interlibrary loan access, and hands-on assistance with research databases. Library training for individuals and classes is also offered.

We are doing our best to become a hub to other departments that directly support student success like the Literacy Center, Early Childhood Resource Center, the Southwest Research Center, Student Success & Advising, the Library, and CASA Tutoring. We are just beginning, and part of our mission is to listen to and respond to the needs of our diverse student body. At this event, we look forward to your questions and comments. You can contact us for more information at (575) 737-6268 or visit http://taos.unm.edu/help.

HELP CENTER RESOURCES
Computers and printer
Copier
Technology training and help with computer questions
Paper writing help
Math assistance
Reference library
Reserve Materials
Mentoring
Guidance through the UNM Taos system



OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, April 18
2:30PM - 5:30PM
Klauer Campus
Pueblo Hall, Room 154

UNM Taos Instructor Book Launch Reception

Dear Friends, 

On Friday, April 13th, we invite you to celebrate together with UNM Taos Instructor Mirabai Starr at the launch of her new, long-awaited book: God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. 

Ram Dass says of God of Love:  “Mirabai Starr takes us out dancing with the One... She shows us how she brings that nectar into her own life.” Stephen and Ondrea Levine tell us, "Mirabai Starr writes of the divine from a luminous gene inherited by only a few. We hear The True Song in each word she attributes to the holy. It is more than just her song; it is the Melody of the Spheres translated by an astute musician." 

Come drink the nectar and listen to the spheres for yourself!  The book launch celebration will be held at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, Friday 4/13 at 7 pm. It is free & open to the public.  Please come early; space is limited. This event is being co-sponsored by Sage Institute, The Remarkable Women of Taos, and Monkfish Publishing.  

Hope to see you there!

Sage Institute for Environment, Creativity and Consciousness

Mirabai
www.mirabaistarr.com

Bachelor and Graduate Information Sessions

The UNM Taos Bachelor and Graduate Programs is hosting various information sessions the weeks of March 26th & April 2nd. Come learn about how to obtain your Bachelor's degree here in Taos! Main campus representatives will be here to discuss Bachelor of University Studies, Elementary Education, International Studies, Organizational Learning & Instructional Technology (OLIT) and Early Childhood Multicultural Education (ECME). We will also be offering 2 sessions on how to maximize your use of Loboweb. All information sessions will be held in our office here at 246-B Ledoux Street. Please see the attached flyer for details on days & times, and please feel free to call us with any questions you may have.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!
Thanks,
- Allison

Attend one or all Information Sessions!


March 26 Monday 10:30am - 2pm 

College of Education Center for Student Success 

Chris Larrangara, Senior Academic Advisor (Main Campus)

March 26 Monday 2pm - 4pm 
Bachelor of University Studies University College 

Tracy Skipp Director (Main Campus)

Tuesday March 27 9 30am 11 30am 
College of Education Elementary Education 

Marjori Krebs and Tom Keyes (Main Campus Faculty) 246 B Ledoux Street Classroom

March 29 Thursday 
International Studies 

Ken Carpenter Director (Main Campus) Will visit live classes at Klauer Campus

March 30 Friday 10am 12noon 
International Studies 

Ken Carpenter Director (Main Campus)

April 2 Monday 9am 1130am 
Organizational Learning & Instructional Technology (OLIT) 

Kevin Brady (Main Campus Faculty)

April 3 Tuesday 9am 11 30am 
Navigating LoboWeb UNM Website Schedule View and Registration for Summer l Fall 2012 

Allison Peters Academic Advisor

April 5 Thursday 9am 11 30am 
Navigating LoboWeb UNM Website Schedule View and Registration for Summer/ Fall 2012 

Allison Peters, Academic Advisor

Friday April 6 l:30pm - 3:30pm
College of Education Elementary / Early Childhood (EMCE) 

Margaret Mactavish / Genevie Jaramillo (Faculty)

All Information Sessions are held at the UNM Taos Bachelor & Graduate Center located at 246 B Ledoux Street in the Taos Historic District 575 758 2828 statewide.unm edu

Allison Peters Kosiba
Academic Advisor
Educational Site Coordinator
University of New Mexico-Taos
Bachelor and Graduate Programs
through Extended University

Phone: (575) 758-2828
Fax: (575) 758-4076
Email: apeters4@unm.edu

Library Newsletter #23

 It is springtime and so much is budding. The 2012 Legislative session just ended on a positive note with possibilities for funding for YOUR community college library. Governor Martinez approved the bills that include general obligation bonds for library acquisitions and also, for the infrastructure and safety features needed to prepare for a new library and learning center building at the Klauer campus.

We will be finding every opportunity to explain this process before we all go to vote on the bonds in November. If you would like us to come speak to your business or organization about how the bonds will affect us, please let us know.

It’s important to note the bigger picture when informing ourselves about what these general obligation bonds will provide. When it comes to economic development for Taos, and across the state, the benefits far outweigh the miniscule amount the bonds might raise our property taxes.

The library acquisitions purchased through the bonds can assist all citizens of New Mexico, not just help students succeed in college who will then go out in the workforce or start their own businesses. The capital projects bond for higher education institutions not only provide much needed updated, safe facilities but also, provide jobs for our neighbors, parents, and cousins across the state.

So, again, let us know if you would like one of our staff to come speak to your family, your organization, or your business as to the benefits of the general obligation bonds you will be voting on in November.

And we would be remiss if we didn’t add that




YOUR UNM-Taos Library would like to extend a big thank you to State Senator Carlos Cisneros and Representative Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales for sponsoring and supporting these bills!

The other topic that is not just budding but blossoming here in Taos is our endeavors towards literacy. YOUR community college library would like to commend the UNM- Taos Literacy Center for recently receiving the New Mexico Higher Education Department’s “Program of the Year” award.

A Taos News article posted online explained, “more than half of the students from the Literacy Center who wanted to, went on to college, while 75 percent of those who wanted to obtain their GEDs did, and a third of those who sought jobs were hired.” We feel that is a huge success rate that benefits all of our community.

The UNM-Taos Literacy Center provides an ABE (Adult Basic Education) program, GED preparation and, ESL (English as a Second Language) services. Once a student goes through these programs and goes on to college, YOUR community college library in collaboration with the H.E.L.P. Center (Honoring and Enhancing the Learning Process) can help one with the proper level of resources and mentoring to navigate the university environment.

Lastly, look for our Dia de los Libros/Dia de los Niños event coming at the end of April celebrating the joys and wonders of childhood and the importance of books in our lives. Let’s start our Spring with a good book!