Currently, there are 172 University students providing literacy services. Of this number, twenty one are on Federal Work study, placed with public schools in different districts and the NMSU Pre-school. Volunteer tutors number 151. As a collaborative effort, a variety of constituencies contribute to the success of the program. NMSU provides paid tutors, volunteer tutors, training, in-kind personnel, and material resources.
School districts provide literacy materials, facilities, clients, and coordination assistance.
Community agencies provide similar support contributions along with additional funding. Comprehensive program goals include systematic expansion to serve a wider population in keeping with NMSU's mission as a land-grant institution. The College of Education's commitment to literacy is inclusive in nature with a primary goal of enhancing literacy achievement for expanded economic opportunities in a border environment. Geographically, Dona Ana County extends north from El Paso, Texas, approximately 80 miles and contains several communities which share borders with Mexico. The county's major economy is agriculture, with much lesser economic impact derived from tourism, dairy production, federal, state and university employment.