Pillars of Excellence Winners

Pillars of Excellence are awarded annually during the fall all staff meeting to Division of Student Success employees who exemplify Aggie Core Values and consistently live the mission of empowering, engaging, and guiding students. Employees can demonstrate their Pillar-ness by presenting at a conference, or intervening to solve a student problem. They might demonstrate leadership or suggest a process improvement. 

The Pillars of Student Success

Empower–We promote self-actualization and empower NMSU students, our staff, and others to become active participants in their personal and professional education and growth to contribute to the greater community and live for a larger purpose.
Engage–We engage our students, staff and others in their learning processes and educational journey through active learning, discussion and civil discourse, and service to others as they work towards their goal of a degree, certification, or additional knowledge and experience.
Guide–As part of our work, we serve as leaders, mentors or guides that challenge and support students, staff, and others to strive for continuous improvement and positive change as they navigate NMSU degree programs, systems, processes, and co-curricular experiences while pursuing their personal and professional goals.

2024 Winners

Empower Award: Lorraine Arvizu, Associated Students of NMSU
Engage Award: Gail Bamford, Military and Veterans Programs
Guide Award: Michelle Fitzpatrick, University Financial Aid & Scholarship Services

2023 Winners 

Empower Award: Julian Moreno, Student Engagement
Engage Award: Krystal Espinoza and Gabrielle Martinez, University Student Records
Guide Award: Bruce Vandevender, Student Assistance Services