Title-V Frequently Asked Questions

What is Title-V?

UNM's Title-V, Improving Campus Climate for Hispanic Students, is a program to increased persistence and graduation rates of Hispanic and low income students by collaborating with staff and faculty in creating student engagement.

Who funds the Title-V program?

The UNM Title V Project is 100% funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $2.8 million dollars. View the UNM Title-V grant proposal.

Is Title-V a Hispanic student only initiative?

The University received Title-V funding because we are a Hispanic serving institution. The program's goals are to increase persistence and graduation rates of Hispanic and low income students however, the program benefits all UNM students.

What are the components of Title-V?

The project focuses on three initiatives.

What is M.A.P.S.?

Multiple Academic Pathways for Students (M.A.P.S.) provides students with a tool to navigate the academic, social, and cultural support programs available on campus. The M.A.P.S. project increases awareness and utilization of academic support services by making those services more visible and accessible campus wide.

What is MyPage?

M.A.P.S. MyPage is a social network exclusively for UNM students, faculty, and staff. Keep a blog, save your files and photos, start a community, and much more. MyPage requires you to login using your UNM net ID and password.

What is the purpose of the Faculty/Staff Development and Engagement portion of Title-V?

To develop a University wide Faculty Committee addressing the needs of culturally appropriate student-centered instruction. This component will work with the Faculty/Staff Steering Committee to create innovative teaching approaches to better engage students with their classes.

What is the purpose of the Student Development and Engagement portion of Title-V?

To increase the numbers of students passing the Gateway Courses and to develop and implement a Peer Mentoring Program for incoming and entry-level students.

Where can I get more information on M.A.P.S.?

For more information on the M.A.P.S. initiative you can go to the M.A.P.S. website at: http://maps.unm.edu or contact the M.A.P.S. office, 277-0124.

Who can access a Title-V Peer Mentor?

Any student that is taking Math 120, Math 121, English 101 or English 102

If I'm not in a section of Math 120, Math 121, English 101 or English 102 that has a mentor assigned to it how can I contact a mentor?

You can either e-mail abustam1@unm.edu or call 277-0125 and the Program Specialist will assist you with the schedule of mentors.

How can I find out about the schedule for Title-V Supplemental Instruction sessions?

Contact CAPS at 277-7205