FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crownpoint, NM 鈥 July 9, 2025 鈥 91福利 (NTU) and the University of New Mexico (UNM) have taken a big step forward in nursing education. Leaders from NTU鈥檚 Nursing Program and UNM鈥檚 College of Nursing met at NTU鈥檚 Student Union Building to discuss a new partnership.
Dr. Michelle Kahn John shared an overview of NTU鈥檚 Registered Nursing (RN) Program and introduced NTU鈥檚 nursing team. Both schools talked about program challenges, strengths, and goals. They also covered topics like the impact of rural locations, limited resources, and the structure of the RN curriculum.
The meeting led to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which outlines the goals of the one-year collaboration between NTU and UNM. As part of the visit, guests toured NTU鈥檚 nursing facilities, including new modular buildings and renovated spaces designed for nursing students. These buildings now offer updated classrooms and areas for faculty, staff, and administrators. UNM will begin working closely with NTU鈥檚 incoming nursing faculty next semester.
鈥淲e鈥檝e been working with UNM on our RN program. Their experienced faculty will help guide and support us. This collaboration is grounded in the Din茅 philosophy, and NTU will also offer cross-cultural training,鈥 said Dr. Kahn John. 鈥淯NM faculty and staff will be able to take Din茅 language classes, helping both schools learn from each other.鈥
The MoU focuses on sharing faculty, curriculum, resources, and technology. It also lays out plans for faculty training, leadership growth, and exchanging knowledge over time.
Next steps include legal reviews and final approval by both universities. Dr. Kahn John鈥檚 long-term goal is to build a clear academic path from NTU鈥檚 associate degree program to doctoral programs at UNM.
For more information, contact:
Dale Morgan, Communications Specialist
E: dmorgan@navajotech.edu