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15 June 2008
Parents, Guardians and New Cadets, Congratulations and welcome to New Mexico Military Institute. We are looking forward to meeting you at the parent and new cadet orientation at 7:00 p.m., 6 August 2008 at Pearson Auditorium. Matriculation starts for new cadets the following morning on 7 August 2008.
As the Commandant, I am responsible for the safety, security, health and welfare, physical readiness, accountability, mentorship and discipline of the Corps of Cadets. My staff also handles housing, cadet activities and many other aspects of your cadet’s daily life. Key to a cadet’s success is positive encouragement from parents and guardians and regular communication with Troop Leadership Advisors (TLAs). Throughout the Fall semester new cadets will be challenged and rewarded in their pursuit of academic excellence, leadership development and physical readiness. It usually takes nine weeks of experiencing all aspects of cadet life (academics, physical fitness, and military structure) before new cadets adjust to the NMMI environment. New cadets are highly encouraged to arrive in good physical condition. During the first weeks we will focus on stretching, pushups, sit-ups and running one mile.
I have a well trained and qualified staff focused on the Corps of Cadets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the entire school year. When you have any issues concerning your cadet, the first person you should contact is your cadet’s Troop Leadership Advisor (TLA). This is the adult staff member who will know the most about your cadet and be able to assist you in the shortest amount of time. Your cadet’s TLA will be able to direct you to the right individuals for academic, athletic, administrative or health related issues. The name of your Cadet’s TLA and his/her email, phone number and fax number, and the cadet’s troop assignment is very important information that you will receive during matriculation. You can also call my office during normal business hours to get assistance.
Parents and Cadets should become familiar with NMMI’s rules, policies, and procedures that were used to develop the Cadet/Parent contract. Every cadet and his/her parent or guardian is required to sign the contract to reinforce our collective understanding and commitment to the established NMMI standards. The contract is an effort to communicate with parents, guardians and cadets to ensure understanding of the established framework of the rules and policies that guide daily cadet life. Our high standards, the support of parents and the commitment of the staff and faculty enable NMMI cadets to achieve so much more.
NMMI sends a weekly email newsletter that highlights Corps activities, cadet accomplishments, NMMI news and events, athletic scores and updates and important information for parents. To sign up for the Parent E-Newsletter visit http://mailman.nmmi.edu/mailman/listinfo/parentenews or for more information please visit the NMMI Newsletter website at http://www.nmmi.edu/mailman. I strongly encourage parents to sign up for the parent email and make frequent visits to our website, www.nmmi.edu, which has the school’s Master Calendar highlighting special activities and events.
Enclosed with this letter is important information that you and your cadet must read. Please take the time to accurately fill out the paperwork and return it by 26 July. It is critical that we have your email address and phone numbers. The Parent/Cadet contract and procedures for emergency communications are very important so please go over them carefully with your cadet. Thank you and welcome to the NMMI family!
Richard V. Geraci, JCG ‘75 Brigadier General, US Army (Ret) Commandant of Cadets
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