Information Technology

The Information Technology Department (IT) operates and manages the computing, networking, and communications systems at Western New Mexico University. IT is committed to meeting the technological needs of students, faculty, and staff. The academic computing labs located on the Silver City campus provide access to basic computing services to students, including Internet access, e-mail, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Specialized lab equipment includes scanners, digital cameras, digitizing tablets, and color laser printing.

The Information Technology (IT) Department also operates and manages the administrative computing environment at WNMU. It provides technical advice, training, and hardware/software support for administrative and instructional support offices. The IT Help Desk offers quick troubleshooting for technical problems. The Help Desk also handles computer service requests for WNMU employees. The team works with WNMU employees to meet their specific needs on an individual, group, or departmental basis.

Mission Statement

The Information Technology (IT) department at Western New Mexico University is committed to providing the computing and communication services, facilities and technical leadership necessary for the University to achieve its mission and vision.

In support of the University’s efforts:

• We contribute to the strategic and tactical planning process;
• We provide technical support for academic and administrative technologies;
• We implement and maintain the technology needed to enable and strengthen teaching, learning, and research by faculty, staff and students;
• We maintain the technical competence necessary to meet the changing technology needs of the University.

We strive to insure that WNMU is a center of excellence in the application of technology and that WNMU’s status is enhanced by reliable availability of all information, services and applications needed to further its teaching, learning, research, and public service missions.