The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) at NMSU is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all students, faculty, and staff. EID supports diverse communities through programs like American Indian Program, Asian Pacific Islander Program, Black Programs, Latin American Programs and LGBT+ Programs. These initiatives provide resources, advocacy, cultural events, and educational opportunities to promote belonging, celebrate diversity, and empower underrepresented groups across campus.

AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAM

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER PROGRAM

BLACK PROGRAMS

LATIN AMERICAN PROGRAMS

LGBT+ PROGRAMS

NMSU LEADS 2025 Goal 6

GOAL 6. Build, Elevate, and Strengthen Sustainable Systemwide Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Practices
New Mexico State University (NMSU) aims to advance Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) across the NMSU system as a foundation for institutional excellence. Establishing a foundation and scaling a sustainable structure will promote shared responsibility and draw on the assets NMSU students bring to the institution. The commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity of and for students, faculty, and staff has a positive impact on retention and graduation, teaching, service, research, and Extension.

Objectives:

6.1: Embed equity, inclusion, diversity, and intersectionality into the university system.
Aligned with Goals 3 and 4

6.2: Increase representation and retention of underrepresented minoritized and marginalized faculty, staff, and administrators.
Aligned with Goal 2

6.3: Increase sense of belonging for underrepresented minoritized and marginalized students.
Aligned with Goals 1 and 5

6.4: Advance evaluation processes that ensure accountability and acknowledgement for the implementation of EID practices.
Aligned with Goals 2 and 4

6.5: Cultivate a culture of respect that fosters a thriving inclusive community.
Aligned with Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5