Welcome to the Health Sciences Office of Academic Affairs; our goal is to effectively serve the needs of the HSC students and faculty.
The HSC Office of Academic Affairs consists of the offices of Faculty Contracts, Professionalism, Interprofessional Education, Registrar/Student Services, Student Loan and Debt Management, and provides academic support to the Health Sciences Rio Rancho campus. We also support the UNM Health Sciences Faculty and Student Councils.
The Office for Academic Affairs supports UNM Health Sciences students to successfully manage their educational experience while they are enrolled. Because of the rapid changes in health care, we are continually building, sustaining, and modifying our academic programs to ensure that we are providing a quality education while maintaining the accreditation standards of each program. We strive to listen and respond to student needs, and to support students with financial aid education and extensive support from our registrar.
We are here to support all faculty concerns, feedback and recommendations, and we provide pathways toward enriching the faculty experience in our missions of education, research, clinical service and leadership so that all faculty have an opportunity for rewarding careers. We promote the highest expectations for our students and faculty with regard to professional behavior and our commitment to a diverse and respectful environment. Our student and faculty councils extend our missions to the wider university and to New Mexico’s communities.
Our team of professional staff is available to assist you in your career as a student or faculty member. We welcome your questions and feedback and invite you to explore the many opportunities that are offered here at UNM’s Health Sciences Center.
Amy J. Levi, PhD, CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM, FAAN Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Leah L. Albers Endowed Professor of Midwifery
The new Director, Shirley Alexander started her UNM & HSC career over 25 years ago. She has a diverse background in higher education and the private sector in Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Academic and Student Affairs, Program & Project Management, Business Analysis, Healthcare Administration and Quality Assurance, Clinical Research, and Ethics. She is a professional meditator and facilitator trained by our UNM School of Law in conflict resolution in workplace and employee relations issues, facilitating training, project meetings, focus groups, and retreats. With a BBA in Human Resources Management & Organizational Development and an MBA, Shirley brings a wealth of UNM & HSC experience with expertise in Human Resources Management and Employee Relations. Shirley has been very dedicated to University-wide initiatives in support of UNM faculty, staff, and students, building collaborations within the UNM & HSC community, UNM branch campuses, and throughout New Mexico. She has devoted much of her time at UNM & HSC bridging partnerships in efforts to build and maintain a culture that reflects the diversity of our campus and our state. Shirley was raised in Charleston, South Carolina, and lived in Connecticut before moving to New Mexico and making the southwest her home. When she’s not putting in the long hours at work, you can find Shirley vacationing with her family, at nearby tennis or pickleball court, or reading a good whodunit novel.
“I’m excited to take on this new role and the opportunity to work with Dr. Levi and such a supportive HSC leadership team. I’m looking forward to developing this office and implementing programs that will best serve our faculty and administrators.”
Some immediate priorities for the Faculty Relations Office are establishing processes and procedures for best practices, and the development of tools and resource materials, and professional development programs to promote a positive work environment that will support our diverse faculty leaders and administrators.