NMICC supports the mission of independently-governed community colleges .

About Us

Who We Are

Central New Mexico Community College
Clovis Community College
Luna Community College
Mesalands Community College
New Mexico Junior College
Northern New Mexico College
San Juan College
Santa Fe Community College

Southeast New Mexico College (Joined in 2022)
Western New Mexico University (joined in 2009)
New Mexico Military Institute (joined

Southeast New Mexico College (Joined in 2022)
Western New Mexico University (joined in 2009)
New Mexico Military Institute (joined in 2010)

Who We Serve

New Mexico Independent Community Colleges annually serve in excess of 60,000 students in college credit courses. Approximately 4 in 10 New Mexico college students are enrolled in NMICC institutions. In addition to college credit courses, NMICC institutions serve thousands more through Adult Basic Education, non-credit courses and a comprehensive array of community service and economic development programs.

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What We Do

Who We Are

NMICC supports the mission of independent community colleges through the advocacy of a limited agenda of issues deemed critical to its member institutions. The NMICC agenda generally focuses on funding issues (excluding capital outlay) and is determined by member institutions through a consensus-building process.

The member presidents meet

The member presidents meet on a regular basis to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern. A president of NMICC is elected for a one-year term from among the member colleges. The president serves as a key spokesperson for the organization and provides general support and direction for the director.

NMICC does not seek to directly administer grants or programs, or to assume responsibilities more appropriately undertaken by state agencies or the individual institutions.

NMICC works in a cooperative manner with the New Mexico Higher Education Department, the Executive and Legislative fiscal offices, and with other public higher education institutions through their respective organizations (New Mexico Association of Community Colleges and Council of University Presidents).

NMICC has employed a full-time Director who coordinates the activities of the group, oversees limited data collection required by state agencies, represents the consensus of member institutions at meetings and other venues, lobbies the Executive and Legislative branches of government in support of its agenda, and performs other duties as assigned.

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