Accreditation

SENMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2018, SENMC was transitioned from the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) to the Open Pathway model of accreditation.

Our nursing program is accredited fully by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Both the certificate and associate degree programs in nursing are approved by the State of New Mexico Board of Nursing. Learn more about the SENMC Nursing program here.

All vocational programs offered by SENMC are reviewed and approved by the New Mexico State Department of Education’s Division of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education.

Professional Associations

SENMC holds membership in the New Mexico Community College Association, the American Association of Community Colleges and the American Association of Higher Education. In addition, courses offered by SENMC have been approved for enrollment by those veterans and dependents that qualify for higher education benefits under the various sections of the Veterans’ Education Assistance Act.