Consistent with constitutional provisions relating to the control and management of the educational institutions enumerated in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico, the department shall:
A. cooperate with colleges and universities to create a statewide public agenda to meet higher education needs and goals;
B. periodically study and report to the governor and the legislative finance committee on enrollment capacity needs over a ten-year period, based on state demographic models, academic program demands, institutional competencies and infrastructure, state workforce needs, economic development goals and other factors; and
C. by November 1 of each year, present to the legislature a comprehensive funding request and a legislative priorities list for all higher education. The funding request and priorities shall encompass the needs of all public post-secondary educational institutions and programs.
History: Laws 2005, ch. 289, § 9.
Emergency clauses. — Laws 2005, ch. 289, § 31 contained an emergency clause and was approved April 7, 2005.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 25 - Higher Education Department
Section 9-25-4 - Department created.
Section 9-25-4.1 - Temporary provision; transfers.
Section 9-25-5 - Secretary; appointment.
Section 9-25-6 - Division directors.
Section 9-25-7 - Bureau chiefs.
Section 9-25-8 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-25-9 - Additional duties.
Section 9-25-10 - Higher education advisory board; membership; terms; administrative attachment.