Highlands Santa Fe
New Mexico Highlands Santa Fe is here to help take your future to the next level. Highlands Santa Fe offers upper-division and graduate courses leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in several rewarding fields. We also have an RN-BSN completion program, which is offered via distance education to nurses who have earned an associate’s degree in nursing.
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Community College partnerships
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe Higher Education Center
Santa Fe Information
Located in the Santa Fe Higher Education Center
Santa Fe Higher Education Center
Located in the Santa Fe Higher Education Center
1950 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
1950 Siringo Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Phone: 505-426-2127
Santa Fe Programs
Undergraduate Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Business, Media and Technology
Business Administration – Main Campus and Online*
- Concentrations:
- Accounting (BBA, or minor)
- General Business (BBA or minor)
- Finance (BBA, or minor)
- Management (BBA, or Minor)
- Marketing (BBA, or Minor)
- Media Marketing (BBA)
- Certificates
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing
School of Education
- Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA, BA, or minor)*
- Elementary Education (BA)*
- English as a Second Language (minor)
- Bilingual Education (minor)
- Secondary Education (minor or certificate)
- Special Education (BA or minor)*
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
*Undergraduate Degree completion programs with earned associates degree
Additional online programs: click here
Graduate Programs
School of Business, Media and Technology
Master in Business Administration (MBA) –Main Campus and online *
- Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Finance
- International Business
- Human Resources Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Certificates:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing
School of Education
Counseling (MA) (center and online)
- Concentrations
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling with specialization in vocational evaluation
- School Counseling
- Certificates (post-graduate with MA in Counseling)
- School Counseling (PED K-12)
- Professional Counseling (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
- Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC, PED K-12)
Curriculum & Instruction (MA) (center and online)
- Emphasis areas:
- Bilingual Education
- Reading
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
- Or a specific content area (e.g. math, English, history, science, etc.)
- Certificates:
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Education
- Reading
- Secondary Certificate Program Leading to Licensure
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
Educational Leadership (MA, certificate) *
Special Education (MA) (center and online)
Certificates
- General Special Ed
- Gifted Education
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
Registration and Financial Aid
New Student Orientation
The Santa Fe center conducts new student orientation at the beginning of fall semester.
Registrar’s Office
- Registration and Add/Drop
- Transcripts
- Degree checks and graduation
Main Office:
(505) 454-3438
registrar@nmhu.edu
Santa Fe contact:
Robert A. Anaya
raanaya@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2130 or
MaryAnne Sandoval
masandoval@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2126
Online
Business Office
- Pay bills
- Clear account holds
- Student accounts receivable
Main Office:
(505) 454-3444
SAR@nmhu.edu
Santa Fe contact:
Robert A. Anaya
raanaya@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2130 or
MaryAnne Sandoval
masandoval@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2126
Online
www.nmhu.edu/campus-services/business-office
Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Financial aid questions
- Scholarship opportunities
- Financial aid forms (FAFSA)
Main Office;
(505) 454-3318
financialaid@nmhu.edu
Santa Fe contact:
Robert A. Anaya
raanaya@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2130 or
MaryAnne Sandoval
masandoval@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2126
Online
www.nmhu.edu/financial-aid
Veterans Certifying Official
- VA requires veterans have applications for payment verified by the institution.
Robert A. Anaya
raanaya@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2130
Advising and Tutoring
Academic Advising and Transfer Assistance
Santa Fe contact:
Robert A. Anaya raanaya@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2130
Degree Audit
Provides access to degree programs and program of study.
Log in to https://banweb.nmhu.edu/ then click student, then click Degree Audit.
Faculty Office Hours
All faculty who are currently teaching hold regularly scheduled office hours at the center, by phone, or via Zoom. They are also available by appointment.
Library Resources
We have dedicated full-time library staff at the campus centers and online.
Tutoring via NetTutor
Stuck? We can help you with our 24/7 online tutoring services.
Writing Center and Writing Support
We have a physical Writing Center, and we also offer tutoring via Zoom. You can email the Writing Center as well.
Turnitin Software is available to students in D2L.
Student Support Services
- Accessibility Services
- Bookstore
- Business Office (505.454.3444): Billing | Payment Plans | Reimbursement
- Career Services
- Counseling Services: NMHU
- IT Services: Account Guide | Help Desk
- Financial Assistance (505.454.3318): Financial Aid | Scholarships
- Library Services: NMHU
- Native American Services
- Student Activities
- Training: Online Courses | Self-Service Banner
- Tutoring Services: NET Tutor | NMHU Writing Center |
Other Student Services
Accessibility Services
Students at the Centers are served in the same manner for accommodations as the Las Vegas based students. The process is the same for all students in all delivery modes.
Main Office:
(505) 454-3252
desquibel@nmhu.edu
Bookstore:
https://nmhu.textbooktech.com/
Career Services Center
- Job Search strategies/videos
- Resumes and cover letters
- Job Interview preparation
- LinkedIn profile development
- Internship resources and postings
- Employment postings
- Employer recruiting information sessions
- Virtual career fairs
- Graduate school personal statements and essays
Main Office:
(505) 454-3048
careerservices@nmhu.edu
Online: All services, resources, and virtual career fairs/events are available online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices
Student Clubs and Organizations
Students can and have chartered clubs at the Centers, and Center students can join any campus club.
Alumni Support
Joint student-alumni events in center communities, welcome of graduating students by alumni board at center commencement, recruitment of center graduates for specific seats on alumni board, and engagement with students by alumni board.
Theresa M. Law, Vice-President of Advancement
(505) 454-3198
tlaw@nmhu.edu
Counseling Services
Advocacy services and prevention education for interpersonal violence, suicide, mental health well-being, etc. Provides referrals for community resources. Program orientation online for all incoming students.
Main Office:
lcburbank@nmhu.edu
(505) 454-3529
(505) 795-3665 (Crisis number)
Online:
www.nmhu.edu/prevention
Technology
Technical support for NMHU online resources, including Banner, Brightspace, Office 365, Zoom, and more
- Assistance and training on how to use Highlands’ online course system Desire2Learn.
Help Desk:
itshelpdesk@nmhu.edu
505-426-2215
Information Technology Services
Access
- Account Access
- Password Reset
- Brightspace
- Email / Office 365
Technical Support
- Technical Questions
- Report Technical Issues
- Software Install / Updates
- Network & Wireless
- Computer / PCs
- Banner
IT Security
- Report a Concern / Issue
Technology Acquisitions
- Software
ITS Help Desk
(505) 454-3496
Santa Fe Center Staff
MaryAnne Sandoval
Senior Administrative Associate
masandoval@nmhu.edu
(505) 426-2126
Ms. Latasha Burbank
Center Advocate HUCARES
505-891-6930
Crisis number 505.795.3665 or 505-429-4505
www.nmhu.edu/cares
lcburbank@nmhu.edu
Expertise
- Counseling Coordinator
- Advocacy
- Title IX
Santa Fe Faculty
Dr. Cristina Duran, Dean of Social Work
duranc@nmhu.edu
505-454-3456
Alisa Montano
Apache36@nmhu.edu
Amanda Romero
romeroam@nmhu.edu
Elizabeth Massaro, PhD
bmassaro@nmhu.edu
Erin Doerwald
edoerwald@nmhu.edu
Jeannette Baca
jmbaca@nmhu.edu
Matthew Borst
mborst@nmhu.edu
Matthew Esquibel
mattesquibel@nmhu.edu
Nick Heim
nheim@nmhu.edu
Robin Bartee
rbartee@nmhu.edu
Sarah Meadows
smeadows@nmhu.edu
Tonia Caselman
tcaselman@nmhu.edu
Veronica Sanchez
vmsanchez@nmhu.edu
School of Education
Geraldine Glover, PhD
gjglover@nmhu.edu
Jill Griffin, PhD
jcgriffin@nmhu.edu
Robert Karaba, PhD
rkaraba@nmhu.edu
Mission & Vision Statement
Vision Statement: Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive university transforming lives and communities now and for generations to come.
Mission Statement: New Mexico Highlands University is a public comprehensive university serving our local and global communities. Our mission is to provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to attain an exceptional education by fostering creativity, critical thinking and research in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions within a diverse community.
Core Values
- Excellence
- Diversity
- Accessibility
- Responsiveness
Strategic Goals for 2020
Highlands University will:
- Achieve academic excellence, academic integration and student success.
- Achieve strategic enrollment management.
- Achieve a vibrant campus life.
- Be a community partner.
- Achieve technological advancement and innovation.
- Achieve enhanced communication and efficiency.