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Department of
Individual, Family & Community Education
College of Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, New Mexico

 
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UNM,a Hispanic-Serving Institution, represents a wide cross-section of cultures & backgrounds with over 26,000 students attending the main Albuquerque campus. UNM was the only New Mexico University among the top 25 colleges and universities for Latinos by Hispanic Magazine.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
USDA GRANT


Curriculum Enhancement
and Creation of a
Multipurpose Foods Laboratory
for a Nutrition/Dietetics Program

In August 2005, the Nutrition/Dietetics Program at the University of New Mexico received a five year grant (#2005-38422-15954) from the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE through the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program.

OBJECTIVE 1
Create an up-to-date multi-purpose foods laboratory
in existing food science laboratory space at the University of New Mexico in collaboration with Culinary Arts Faculty at Albuquerque Vocational Institute.

OBJECTIVE 2
Enhance Nutrition Program curricula by integrating food-related content and the redesigned multi-purpose foods laboratory.

OBJECTIVE 3
To collaborate with experts in Hispanic foods and culture to initially assure relevance of revised curricula, to assure ongoing quality control and to provide planning input for the Nutrition/Dietetics Program.

OBJECTIVE 4
Increase enrollment of underrepresented students in the Nutrition/Dietetics Program.

Culinary experts at Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute and an Advisory Committee of local experts on Hispanic foods and culture will assist faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico in all aspects of the project.


 



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Click here for progress on the remodel of the food laboratory.
lab Food Science Lab as of January 3, 2007. The walls and ceiling are painted, ventilation installed and floor units are being being constructed.