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Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

I am excited to welcome the new Director of Career Services, Beverly Bracker, to the Student Affairs Leadership Team. Beverly joined us formally in the role yesterday and will be supported by executive director for Student Resources, Dr. Jenna Crabb, in her transition. Please take a moment to welcome Beverly to the team and help show her the incredible culture of welcome and support, we provide in the Division of Student Affairs.

The DSA Innovating the Student Experience strategic plan names with intention the important role that workforce development and career pathways plays in the lives of our students and the success of our university. In fact, guiding pathways towards fulfilling lives—career satisfaction being a significant component—is

central to our work across Student Affairs. Whether working with an incoming First-Gen student or a graduate looking to shift their professional focus, UNM Career services is the hub for a network of support that spans each of our departments. Programs like Lobo GROW, which will now be formally housed in Career Services, go a step further by incorporating mentoring principles and the intentional development of transferable skills into the student employment culture. With our support, UNM graduates will continue to be in demand and highly aligned with the needs of New Mexico’s top employers and beyond.

With appreciation,

Eric

Following a competitive national search, Beverly Bracker has been selected to serve as the new director for Career Services. Bracker has been with The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management since 2021, with her most recent role as the program manager for the Executive MBA Program, where she also taught a career and professional development course for MBA students. She will begin her new role on Tuesday, July 1.

Bracker said she is thrilled to join the Career Services team. “I am truly impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication of the Career Services staff, which is evident in everything that they do to support UNM students,” she said.

Dr. Jenna Crabb, executive director for Student Resources said she looks forward to working with Bracker and seeing the ideas and initiatives she brings to Career Services. “Her energy and enthusiasm are a welcome addition to the team,” she said.

Bracker brings more than 20 years of higher education experience, with a strong emphasis on supporting the career and professional development of diverse student and alumni populations through her work at both San Diego State University, Fowler College of Business, and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.



Dr. Eric Scott, vice president for Student Affairs, said that Bracker’s background, commitment, and passion for career and professional development at UNM and beyond make her an ideal fit for this position.

The sun is out, and the heat is on—cool down with Summer Yoga Sessions at Lobo Oasis in the SUB! Join us during the month of July every Tuesday at noon for free yoga sessions open to all UNM students, faculty, and staff. All experience levels are welcome. Come relax, recharge, and unwind with our Yoga Instructors. For more information, contact AAPIRC at aapirc@unm.edu or 505-277-2021. 

You are invited to participate in Mission: Fundable, a three-part workshop series designed to support staff and faculty in pursuing non-research funding for campus programs and student services.

Each session will provide practical tools and guidance to help you navigate the funding landscape, identify opportunities, and build strong proposals:

Finding the Right Fit – Your Program’s Mission Meets the Funding Landscape

July 2 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Finding and Decoding Funding – How to Search For and Interpret Grant Solicitations

July 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Building a Proposal – Checklists, Timelines, Budget, and UNM Process

July 30 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Please register for any or all sessions here: http://bit.ly/4jOuJMg

All program staff and interested faculty are encouraged to attend. Whether you’re new to grants or seeking to refine your approach, this series is designed to help you align your program goals with funding opportunities.

Student Affairs Summer Assessment Working Sessions Continue Next Week

The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a series of half-day, in person assessment professional development opportunities throughout Summer 2025. Sessions are open to any Student Affairs unit, and are intended to personalized, structured support to carry out elements of their assessment plans in a timely manner. Session topics include:

Student Learning Outcomes

Work on developing new or revising existing student learning outcomes for your unit with support from the Program Planning Officer for Student Affairs Assessment.

Analyzing Existing Datasets

Use this time to analyze an existing qualitative or quantitative dataset your unit has collected with support from the Office of Assessment and the Program Planning Officer for Student Affairs Assessment.

Reporting & Closing the Loop

Learn to create data visualizations, draft a report on your assessment findings, and develop a plan for implementing changes to your unit based on your findings with support from the Office of Assessment and the Program Planning Officer for Student Affairs Assessment.