ÐÓ°ÉPro

Community

Community

The people in and around Hobbs, NM are fairly familiar with ÐÓ°ÉPro (NMJC), view it in a very positive way, and value it highly. ÐÓ°ÉPro is viewed as being a good place to receive post-secondary education and is very much associated with post-secondary education in the area. Respondents view ÐÓ°ÉPro
as meeting individuals’ needs for job training and improving their work skills. This, coupled with the relatively young population in the area, places ÐÓ°ÉPro in a prime position for providing post-secondary education. This information also shows that over three-fourths of all respondents are interested in continuing education with that desire being as present in the bordering Texas counties as it is in Lea County, NM.

ÐÓ°ÉPro is seen as a resource to the community. It provides cultural activities, publications, and other useful services to the citizenry. This includes athletic events, the Cowboy Hall of Fame/Western Heritage Museum, musicals/theatre, and hosting meetings/conferences. Faculty is also seen as a resource and concerned about teaching and learning. Respondents view the faculty as having the training necessary to provide adequate instruction.

Governance of ÐÓ°ÉPro is not seen as an issue by the respondents. The large combination of favorable and not-knowing responses suggests that the governing board is accessible to those who desire access, particularly with the New Mexico constituency, and governs properly.

Even though very few respondents had a direct connection with ÐÓ°ÉPro a very high percentage are proud of the institution. Most would send their son or daughter to ÐÓ°ÉPro or recommend the school to a friend or family member. All-in-all, the information gathered suggests that the people of Lea County (NM) are quite satisfied with what ÐÓ°ÉPro does. Those in the bordering Texas counties are also pleased, though there are a fair number who lack information in order to answer. The respondents found the overall image of ÐÓ°ÉPro to be positive.

From the information gathered in this survey several areas merit attention. These are in the areas of advertising/communication, service to the community, and online courses.