SW New Mexico News

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced that they will convene for a closed online meeting on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to deliberate on the finalists for the position of NMSU president. As stated by the announcement, "The meeting has been called to discuss the finalists for president of NMSU."

During this closed session, the discussion regarding the candidates for the presidency will not be open to the public. This decision is in accordance with the provisions set forth in NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013). The Board of Regents clarified that "This discussion of candidates will be closed to the public as exempted under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013)."

It is important to note that no official board action will be taken by the regents during this meeting. The announcement emphasized that "The regents will not undertake any official board action during this meeting."

For those seeking further information about the meeting or its proceedings, the Office of the Board of Regents can be contacted at 575-646-5997 or regents@nmsu.edu.

This closed session marks a significant step in the selection process for the next president of NMSU, underscoring the importance of confidentiality and thorough deliberation in such decisions.