Information: F60: UNM-Taos Mission Statement
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Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality education to transform students’ educational journeys. We empower our students to imagine possibilities, cultivate knowledge, and achieve personal and economic well-being. UNM-Taos strengthens the regional economy by developing a skilled workforce in partnership with local employers. Our committed faculty and staff honor student stories, a weaving together of family, tradition, and heritage.
Vision
Empowering Northern New Mexican communities to honor our diverse cultures and ensure a sustainable future.
Values
SERVINGNESS We respect our students’ unique journeys. We listen to students and connect them to resources and people who support them in imagining futures, pursuing careers, and further strengthening the fabric of their communities.
EXCELLENCE We value excellence in all of our work, and we strive to perform and achieve at the highest levels.
INCLUSION We respect and celebrate the differences of all persons and value working in a collaborative environment where diversity is cherished and there is a shared sense of belonging.
ENVIRONMENT We are dedicated to the protection of our planet to ensure the health, well-being, and success of future generations.
INTEGRITY We value fairness, honesty, and transparency. We are good stewards of the resources that have been given to us.
PLACE We are dedicated to the peoples and places of New Mexico even as we reach for global impact for the benefit of all humanity.
History
- July 1, 2025 - Mission, Vision, and Values statements updated to current versions by OUS