Our Commitment to You: CNM's Framework for Quality Education
CNM's Framework for Quality Education defines Seven Principles of Effective Learning.
These principles articulate the optimal learning environment in which you can thrive. They are designed to provide a common definition of what it means to be educated at CNM.
The principles are the result of several years of thoughtful work by CNM and they represent what CNM instructors care about and aspire to cultivate in their students.
Helps you reach your goals of academic and workforce success, ensuring that you can adapt in a global context of rapid societal and technological changes.
Uses a variety of teaching methods that are proven effective to help you learn.
Empowers you to be a critical thinker, teaching you study skills, technical literacy skills, and learning tools to become an adaptive, continual learner and valued professional in your chosen field.
Welcomes your diversity of identity, experience, and learning needs, promoting your self-expression and access to education.
Ensures that you feel a sense of belonging at the College, by respecting you as an individual with lived experiences and prior knowledge that you bring into the classroom.
Builds your cultural understanding and interpersonal skills so you can become a community leader and proactive citizen.
Helps you reach your potential by assisting you in navigating the education system and getting access to CNM's extensive student resources that will support you well-being.