FMLA

FMLA is a law that protects an employee’s job when the employee needs to be away from work due to their own serious health condition or that of a family member, for the birth (including prenatal care) or placement for adoption/foster care of the employee’s child, or for a qualifying exigency for military deployment. It entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 work weeks (26 for military exigency) of unpaid leave for themselves or specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. More information regarding FMLA can be found on here.

Performance Evaluations

Information regarding faculty and staff probationary periods, evaluations, and promotions can be found in ARP Chapter 9.

Office of People Relations

Office of People Relations serves as a trusted resource to all NMSU employees, as well as a strategic partner to supervisors, managers, and department heads. We promote an environment of fair treatment and respect, in which all employees can be productive and successful. We ensure university policies are followed consistently. In all of our work, we are guided by our desire to exemplify Human Resource Services core values of Accountability, Customer Focus, Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, High Performance, and Diversity & Inclusion.
OPR is a resource for conflict resolution and disciplinary issues. Please visit their website for detailed information to assist you when needed.

Helpful Links:

• Office of People Relations
• Disciplinary Process
• ARP Chapter 10- Discipline & Dispute Resolution

Office of Institutional Equity

The mission of the Office of Institutional Equity is to support this commitment by promoting an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment for the NMSU System community, with the goal of enabling our employees and students to excel regardless of their age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, serious medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, or protected veteran status, consistent with NMSU policy and state and federal laws.

OIE takes all complaints seriously and strives to facilitate accountability to promote an equitable, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for all members of the NMSU system and the greater community. They can assist with: Discrimination & Equal Opportunity cases, Title IX & Sexual Misconduct, Accommodations & Accessibility, Affirmative Action, and Advocacy, Response & Education.