Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Until as recently as 2006, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) was known as Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute (TVI). The change in name was necessitated by the desire of the college board to show that what had began as a regional vocational institute had developed into an institution capable of delivering quality educational services not only regionally but also nationally and to also reflect its growth into a community college. The institution started as a trade school in 1965 with the stated aim of providing marketable skills to adult learners. Beginning with a class of 150 students, TVI expanded quickly and in 1979 obtained legislative approval to become an independent school.

The college obtained its accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1978 through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).

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Information Summary

Ranks 10th in New Mexico and 1908th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	65.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$3,066
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	73% / 43%
Enrollment Total (all students)	23,553

Academics

In addition to a wide variety of in-person learning options, the college also runs a comprehensive distance learning program. Students under this program can opt to take their full courses online or choose between either the Blended Course (majority of whose content is delivered online except for exams, presentations and orientations), or the Hybrid Course which features a combination of both online and on-campus instruction.

Under the School of Adult and General Education (SAGE), introductory courses are offered in various subjects including math, English, computer basics and accounting among others. The college

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Admissions

General admissions are non-competitive. However, different programs have varying admission requirements and it would be advisable to obtain this information from the specific program administrator.

The college operates an open admission for students aged 18 years and over. Students below 18 are also considered but they have to fulfill specific requirements. A student under 18 qualifies for admission when he or she is the holder of a high school diploma from a recognized U.S. high school or a foreign school or has fulfilled the college

Financial Aid

To qualify for financial aid students must meet certain conditions. The quality of a student

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Students

Student life is vibrant as the students get the opportunity to not only pursue the careers of their dreams but also to play an active role in the management of college and student affairs. Students actively participate in the administration of the institution through the Executive Council of Students (ECOS) which is mandated to present issues affecting students to the college

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Students have an opportunity to interact with future employers and to feel the pulse of the industries they will be working in by joining societies such as Skills USA

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