New Mexico colleges need to win back former students
Dr. Michael Swickard argues New Mexico colleges should mount a major drive to recover students who start but do not finish. He cites dropout rates, the cost of loans, and reduced résumé value, urging campuses to develop new methods to help fragile students complete degrees and engage alumni. He recounts personal teaching experiences and notes potential benefits for colleges and communities.
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Sandoval County weighs bonds and loans for debt repayment
Sandoval County commissioners plan to consider a $4.4 million loan and a $6.015 million general obligation refunding bond sale to refinance prior debts. A separate item seeks a $4.4 million one year loan from New Mexico Bank and Trust to cover 2010 AMIkids Cuba bonds, with repayment via rental income and potential state funding. The meeting also covers $419,000 in incentive bond proceeds for local projects and several appointments and cooperation agreements with state agencies.
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