Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lisa Alcaraz’s organization
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Mexico Higher Education Department Capital Projects Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed and approved several capital project funding requests, including HVAC upgrades, air handling unit replacement, chilled water upgrades, and pedestrian bridge revitalization at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Additionally, approval was granted for a trades building expansion at Navajo Technical University and the construction of a student housing facility at New Mexico Junior College, with the latter adjusted to a Phase I submission and modified funding amount. One agenda item regarding nursing renovations was removed from consideration.
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New Mexico Higher Education Department Capital Projects Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed numerous capital projects proposed by various higher education institutions across New Mexico. Key project categories included building renovations, HVAC upgrades, facility construction, parking lot improvements, technology integrations, and property acquisitions. Specific projects involved campus walkway improvements, laboratory development, stadium enhancements, and revenue bond issuance for university systems and hospital facilities.
Jun 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Workforce Pell Advisory Group Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda focused on developing draft definitions, verification requirements, and data requirements for the Workforce Pell program. Key discussions included establishing questions for program assessment, such as program length, tuition, cohort size, and completion rates. The group also reviewed the proposed program application approval process, which involves review by the Higher Education Department, the Department of Workforce Solutions, a workforce committee, the State Workforce Development Board, and final approval by the Governor and U.S. Department of Education.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Workforce Pell Advisory Group Meeting
The meeting addressed several key topics including the scheduling of future advisory group sessions, updates from the National Governors Association Workforce Pell meeting, and federal rule clarifications regarding registered apprenticeship and upskilling programs. The group discussed statewide policy decision points for the implementation of Workforce Pell in New Mexico, specifically focusing on definitions for high-skill and in-demand occupations, institutional verification requirements, program approval processes, evaluation methodologies for return on investment, and criteria for selecting pilot programs. Additionally, participants were reminded of the availability of resources on the advisory group webpage.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
