Mission & Vision

MISSION

The mission of UNM-Los Alamos is to provide excellent higher education and workforce training to Los Alamos and the surrounding communities, to foster a vibrant, small-campus culture for all students, and to work as an invested contributor to the community and economic development of northern New Mexico.

  • Provide high quality education and a meaningful college experience for all students.
  • Collaborate with local employers to respond to the workforce needs of Los Alamos and northern New Mexico.
  • Support the goals of students preparing for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs.
  • Be an educational and cultural leader, and serve as a center for community engagement.

VISION

UNM-Los Alamos will be a campus that is a beacon for education, culture, collaboration, and community in northern New Mexico.

UNM-LA Strategic Plan (2016/17-2026/27)

Goals and Objectives

  1. Achieving Student Excellence
    Providing high-quality service to students during the recruitment, educational experience, and completion processes.
  2. Achieving Community Excellence
    Serving our community, especially related to workforce development, lifelong learning, community endeavors, and visibility in the community.
  3. Achieving Institutional Excellence
    Promoting and maintaining excellence within our institution, especially related to financial resources, human resources, physical resources, collaboration, and a plan to identify and achieve our goals.