New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 5 - POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION › Chapter 2 - ESTABLISHMENT OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS › Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, LEARNING CENTERS, OR CAMPUSES › Section 5.2.2.12 - DETAILED PLAN AND SURVEY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
After reviewing the preliminary plan, if the commission
				  determines that there is sufficient need for post-secondary educational
				  services that cannot be met by existing institutions, that the proposed model
				  promotes efficiency and effectiveness through the sharing of all types of
				  resources among existing institutions, public schools, government agencies,
				  communities, and/or the private sector, that the proposed model allows for
				  rapid response to changing educational needs in the community, and that the
				  community and organizing group are prepared to fully accomplish the goals of
				  the proposed post-secondary entity, then the commission shall act to accept the
				  preliminary plan. If the decision of the commission is to accept the
				  preliminary plan, then the commission shall request a detailed plan and survey.
				  The purpose of the detailed plan and survey shall be to document sound and
				  verifiable evidence of significant need for the proposed post-secondary
				  educational services, and to provide strong evidence that the proposed delivery
				  model will be successful in addressing that need in an efficient and effective
				  manner. The advocates shall meet with commission staff to agree upon a
				  procedure and schedule for development and presentation of the detailed plan
				  for consideration by the commission. It shall be the responsibility of the
				  organizing group to prepare a detailed plan and survey of need consistent with
				  specifications agreed upon between the commission and the organizing group. At
				  a minimum, the detailed plan and survey shall include the components described
				  below.
A. An objective survey of need
				for and support for establishment of the institution, learning center, or
				campus should be conducted. The survey shall be sufficient in its scope and
				methodology to provide reliable information about the extent of community
				endorsement for the project, and the likelihood of residents to enroll in
				courses.
B. A written statement of
				support for the establishment of the institution, learning center, or campus
				should be provided by the governing board of the sponsoring institution, if
				applicable, and by each local school board within the area to be served by the
				proposed institution or learning center. Each local school board within the
				proposed taxing district should indicate its support or objection to local
				taxation for support of the institution, learning center, or campus.
C. A statement of the educational mission of
				the proposed institution, learning center, or campus and a list of educational
				programs that will initially be available, including for each: a brief
				description of its purpose and content; the certificate or degree to be
				awarded; a draft of request for proposals for programs to be offered through
				learning centers or an objective analysis of available staff and qualifications
				of key faculty if the institution will provide programs directly; the method(s)
				for course delivery; and the number of students expected to enroll during each
				of the first three years.
D. The
				plan should include an analysis of the local economy which provides evidence
				that the proposed programs are needed in the community and will contribute to
				the community's economic growth.
E.
				A description of the nearest similar program(s), and the distance to those
				programs should be provided. This analysis should include a description of the
				nearest similar programs available through extended learning programs by other
				institutions.
F. The plan must
				identify all efforts made by the organizing group to work with existing
				institutions to address the educational need of the community by using extended
				learning methods.
G. The plan shall
				include detailed evidence that the physical facilities, equipment, and support
				services available through collaboration with other institutions, government
				agencies, or private sector entities or those provided directly by the new
				institution or learning center are sufficient to provide high quality
				educational programs. This analysis shall include information about academic
				support services, including library and electronic information resources and
				access to experiential education opportunities, and student support services,
				including academic and career advisement and financial assistance.
H. The plan must provide evidence that a
				proposed institution or campus of an institution will be of sufficient quality
				to receive regional accreditation either directly or through a possible parent
				campus's accreditation.
I. The plan
				shall include a detailed analysis of the financial need of the proposed
				institution, learning center, or campus over at least a five year period and
				how that need will be met. The financial plan operating revenue shall address
				all potential sources of revenue, including tuition and fees, local support,
				federal support, and the projected need for state general fund revenue. A
				proposed budget for the first two years of operation should be
				included.
J. The plan shall include
				enrollment projections for the next ten years.
K. The plan shall include a general plan for
				proposed construction for the next ten years.
L. For proposals that would establish an
				institution following guidelines found in existing statutes, the proposal must
				also include any additional requirements specified in the appropriate statute
				but not detailed here.