NMSU Global, ARCA partner to expand educational opportunities for employees

WRITER: Karen Cooper, cooperka@nmsu.edu 

New Mexico State University Global Campus and ARCA have partnered to expand access to flexible online education and professional development opportunities for ARCA employees, helping them strengthen the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities.

Through the partnership, ARCA employees can access NMSU online degree and certificate programs with an exclusive tuition discount, as well as short-term microlearning courses giving employees flexible ways to continue developing their expertise while remaining engaged in the work they do in their communities. 

“Access to quality education gives employees opportunities to expand their knowledge, deepen their expertise, and develop skills they can apply in their work,” said Andrew Sedillo, executive director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, NMSU Global Campus. “We’re pleased to partner with ARCA to make flexible educational opportunities available to its employees and support the important work they do for the individuals and families they serve.” 

NMSU Global Campus offers online programs in areas relevant to a variety of roles and professional responsibilities, including social work, psychology, education, health-related fields, business and other disciplines. Employees can pursue education that strengthens and supports their work in areas including individual support, family services, communication, program coordination and leadership.

“Our employees are at the heart of the work we do to open doors for individuals with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities,” said Karen Hughes, director of Human Resources, ARCA. “Providing opportunities for our employees to build their knowledge and skills strengthens their ability to deliver quality, person-centered services and support the individuals and families who rely on ARCA.” 

Founded in 1957, ARCA provides lifelong, community-based services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities throughout New Mexico. Its employees work across a range of services supporting individuals, families and communities. To learn more about ARCA, visit https://arcaopeningdoors.org/.  

To learn more about the NMSU Global Campus Partnership Program, visit https://global.nmsu.edu/partnership/.