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The Line: Selecting University Regents

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February 2, 2018 – A proposed amendment to the New Mexico constitution seeks to revamp the selection process for university regents. In the proposal, a nominating committee would vet applicants and recommend them for board seats, giving the state’s governor less freedom to choose nominees. This week’s Line opinion panel looks at this proposal and…

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The Line: UNM Accreditation Review

NMiF: Higher education accreditation

August 24, 2017 – Accounting issues in the UNM Athletics department have sparked a review of financial procedures by the state auditor and attorney general. The Higher Learning Commission, which issues accreditation of schools like UNM, is now reviewing UNM’s policies for handling finances. Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists weigh in…

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