University of New Mexico-Valencia campus advisory board, Position 1
Eloisa Tabet
Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Retired banker
Highest level of education: High school and previously real estate licensed
Previously held public office: UNM-Valencia Advisory Board
Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony offenses in New Mexico or any other state? If so, explain. No.
What qualifications/experience do you feel you possess that will enable you to fulfill the responsibilities of the elected office you are seeking?
I have been a member of the UNM-Valencia Advisory Board since 2007. I was on the budget committee and liaison to the UNM-Valencia Development Board. The UNM-Valencia Development Board is responsible for obtaining funding for student scholarships.
How do you plan to involve the community in the decision-making process of the board?
The UNM-Valencia Advisory Board utilizes newspaper advertisements generally at the beginning of each semester to recruit New Mexico residents to UNM-Valencia campus. The UNM-Valencia Campus has a Facebook page used to recruit and keep registered students informed of events on campus.
Help us understand the type of leader you will be by describing your two highest priorities for campus-wide changes — short term and long term.
Short-term leadership priority: Increase enrollment numbers. Long-term leadership priority: The new UNM-Valencia Campus workforce training center, grand opening November 2021 (emphasizes on vocational training).
University of New Mexico-Valencia campus advisory board, At-large position
Roberta Scott
Current occupation (If retired, from what field): ): I am retired from UNM-Valencia, where I was employed as the director of the Small Business Development Center for about 12 years.
Highest level of education: I have an MBA from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
Previously held public office: I was appointed to the UNM-Valencia Advisory Board and then elected for one term.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony offenses in New Mexico or any other state? If so, explain. No, none of the above.
What qualifications/experience do you feel you possess that will enable you to fulfill the responsibilities of the elected office you are seeking?
I am well acquainted with the campus having been employed there for about 12 years. I also try to attend events held on UNM-Valencia campus or sponsored by the campus. When I am on the campus, I try to visit with both students and employees.
How do you plan to involve the community in the decision-making process of the board?
If the decision needs community input, I enlist a variety of people that the decision might affect and consider their opinions. I try to speak to and with organizations and individuals all over the county
Help us understand the type of leader you will be by describing your two highest priorities for campus-wide changes — short term and long term.
Short-term: Work with the administration to assure that the UNM-Valencia Campus offers needed classes and note when new classes may be needed at the new Technology Center on the west side of Los Lunas.
Long-term: I plan to make sure the new Technology Center is used to its best capacity and capability. The new Technology Center will provide more room for technical classes and allow the current campus room to provide additional needed classrooms and/or offices. I also plan to stay aware of any needed new buildings or remodels.
Joleen M. Chavez
Joleen M. Chavez, 42, has filed to run for the at-large position on the UNM-Valencia advisory board. She works in material sales and has taken some college courses.
