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ENMU — Roswell
Last updated on Wednesday, January 08, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is very young compared to many educational institutions. In its 35th year as a two-year community college, its beginning was through the efforts of education-minded citizens of Roswell.
The modern, compact campus is the perfect setting for student success. Buildings are within easy walking distance and furnish students with both educational resources and quiet study areas. All buildings provide barrier-free access to individuals with disabilities. Photo by Donna Gutierrez. Following World War II there was a national junior college movement, and in 1957 legislation was passed that allowed community colleges to be established as branches of existing colleges or universities. The Eastern New Mexico University-Portales Board of Regents acted favorably on a petition by the Roswell School Board to establish a Roswell Community College. There were 157 students meeting at Roswell High School that first semester in 1958.
Now the student population is approaching 3,000 each semester, but classes remain small with a low student-faculty ratio. An added attraction is the cross-generational ages of the students. The average age is 27, but because there are classes morning, afternoon and evening, many students can pursue a one-year certificate or a two-year associate's degree while employed.
A wide range of career/technical programs and a full range of general transfer academic programs are offered. The nursing, aviation, and occupational therapy courses enjoy a 100% placement rate, and all score 98-99% on the professional examination for certification.
Ten years following the 1957 legislation, another bill was passed that would have tremendous impact on ENMU-Roswell. Walker Air Force Base was closed in 1967, and that legislation facilitated establishing the college at the former Base. Land, 234.5 acres of it, 27 major brick buildings, 21 frame structures, many small support buildings and several recreational buildings were ceded to the college.
Over the years voters have passed bond issues for building programs, matched by state funds, until today most of the physical plant has been constructed or renovated. Lower division courses have increased from 89 in 1967 to more than 600 each semester. Upper division courses offered through the Portales campus have also grown from just 11 in 1967 to more than 60 per semester.
"The college is in sound financial condition," says Donna Gutierrez, Director of Development, "and we are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools."
The campus features modern classrooms and labs. It has a Performing Arts Center, Learning Resource Center, Instructional Technology Center, Physical Education Center, Child Development Center and a hangar for the Aviation program.
The student population approaches 3,000 each semester, but classes remain small with a low student-faculty ratio. The average student age is 27. Photo by Donna Gutierrez The Residence Halls provide apartment-style living with fully furnished two-bedroom suites. Features include telephone connections, free basic cable television, and laundry facilities. A full-service cafeteria provides meals through an all-you-can-eat buffet, a salad bar and a grill.
Tuition is very reasonable and a variety of financial aid options are available. A full range of counseling and advising services are offered, in addition to a program for students with disabilities.
Located six miles south of downtown Roswell, a city of 48,000, many amenities are available. It has five Museums, a zoo, a Symphony Orchestra, a Community Little Theater, varied shops, eight theaters, a mall about four miles north of downtown, grocery stores, drug stores and many restaurants as well as fast food eateries. The medical facilities include Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Hospital and many doctors, dentists and other health care specialists.
For more information, call 505-624-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-24-ENMUR, or write P. O. Box 6000, Roswell, NM 88202-6000. Visit Eastern's web site or e-mail Donna Gutierrez.
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