NMMI is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for all employees and cadets that promotes respect, dignity, and equality.
NMMI is committed to create and preserve an educational environment free from sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national origin. In fulfilling its dual tasks of educating and providing public service, NMMI can, and shall, demonstrate leadership in eliminating discrimination and providing equal opportunities in employment and education.
NMMI, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; New Mexico Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Sections 28-22-1 to 28-22-5; NMSA 1978; and the New Mexico Human Rights Act, Sections 28-1-1 to 28-1-7, 28-1-7.2, 28-1-9 to 28-1-14, NMSA
Title IX applies to educational institutions that receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education. Title IX protects participants from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities. Title IX states:
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
On the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education released proposed changes to the current Title IX regulations. The Department’s proposed Title IX regulations will be open for public comment for 60 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
In addition to the issue of a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the U.S. Department of Education also released a Fact Sheet and a chart to summarize the major provisions.
These changes will most likely go into effect in 2023.
Below are resources for the current Title IX regulations.
New Mexico Military Institute’s Title IX Coordinator (TIXC) is Nicole Garcia. The TIXC bears the responsibility of overseeing, coordinating, and ensuring investigations of reports and complaints of sexual misconduct and sex discrimination are timely and equitable. Additionally, the TIXC oversees training of NMMI personnel, including faculty, staff, and cadets.
For any questions regarding Title IX or to report a violation, you may contact the TIXC below:
Phone: 575-624-8045
Email: ngarcia@nmmi.edu
Office: Luna Hall 151
A complainant has many reporting options. See our Reporting Flow Chart.
One of the reporting options is anyone who seeks to make a complaint or report may contact the Title IX Coordinator. Or you may report using our Anonymous Tip Line:
855-279-7525
Sex Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Violence
Hostile Environment
For more information, see NMMI Policies
The U.S. Department of Education released in May 2020 its Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which requires all materials used to train the school’s Title IX personnel.
See below link to training materials:
Annual Employee Title IX Training
