Courtesy: New Mexico State University
| Academic All-WAC Selections | ||
| Sports | 05-06 | 09-10 |
| Football | 9 | 15 |
| Men's Golf | 2 | 3 |
| Women's Golf | 4 | 4 |
| Women's Tennis | 5 | 4 |
| Men's Tennis | 5 | 3 |
| Track & Field | 16 | 31 |
| Men's & Women's Cross Country | 7 | 22 |
| Baseball | 2 | 12 |
| Softball | 6 | 12 |
| Men's Basketball | 0 | 1 |
| Women's Basketball | 4 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming & Diving | 12 | 23 |
| Soccer | N/A | 12 |
| Total | 76 | 155 |
Since the implementation of this strategic plan, the results have been outstanding for Aggie student-athletes in the classroom. In 2009-10, 155 student-athletes earned Academic All-WAC honors compared to 76 in 2005-06.
Over the past semester those achievements were nothing short of phenomenal as the fall 2010 semester was the 11th consecutive semester that all 17 men's and women's athletic teams have a combined cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. The cumulative GPA for all men's and women's teams after the fall 2010 semester was a 3.119. They did all this while averaging over 14 semester hours per student-athlete.
The NM State athletic department also has 12 student-athletes who have maintained a 4.0 cumulative GPA throughout their career. However, there were a total of 44 student-athletes who earned a 4.0 during the 2010 fall semester.
After the 2010 fall semester, 55 percent of NM State's student-athletes carry a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A total of 243 student-athletes representing all 17 varsity sports earned a 3.0 or better during the 2010 fall semester.
NM State has also exhibited its success in the classroom with the number of Academic All-Conference honors it has received. Since last year (2009-10) there were 80 honorees for the spring sports, 35 honorees for the winter sports and 33 honorees for the 2010 fall sports.
The Aggies also saw 18 student-athletes participate in the fall 2010 Commencement Ceremonies, while 86 percent of student-athletes graduate from NM State after exhausting their eligibility.
These results would not have been possible without the hard work of the student-athletes and the Academic Support Program & Services Center.
The Academic Support Program & Services Center is committed to providing quality educational services that achieve academic, personal, and career success for all student-athletes. The goal is to create an equitable, diverse environment that supports student-athletes excellence in academics and athletics that engages the university community and stakeholders in achieving and celebrating Aggies' success.
| APR Improvement | ||
| Sports | 2003-04 | 2008-09 |
| Baseball | 792 | 936 |
| Men's Basketball | 916 | 900 |
| Women's Basketball | 931 | 939 |
| Men's Cross Country | 1,000 | 947 |
| Women's Cross Country | 850 | 977 |
| Football | 902 | 918 |
| Men's Golf | 958 | 1,000 |
| Women's Golf | 933 | 992 |
| Softball | 919 | 970 |
| Swimming & Diving | 984 | 991 |
| Men's Tennis | 875 | 960 |
| Women's Tennis | 844 | 937 |
| Women's Indoor Track & Field | 920 | 939 |
| Women's Outdoor Track & Field | 897 | 931 |
| Volleyball | 978 | 979 |
Over the past six years the NM State Athletics Department has initiated several programs to help its student-athletes succeed in the class.
A+ Aggie Program - The A+ Aggie Program which teaches and promotes lifelong educational and personal skills for the student-athlete. Personalized attention is given for each student through student development specialists - academic mentors & tutors, academic advisors, and a learning specialist.
Writing & Reading Comprehension Program - The Writing & Reading Comprehension Program that provides intense individual guidance to pre-selected student-athletes who require additional assistance in the various aspects of the writing process. The intent of the writing & reading program is to supplement and support sound education practices such as class attendance, note-taking, reviewing and preparing properly for quizzes, projects, and exams, and staying current with all assignments, which are imperative for academic success for all students.
Other programs include the Class Attendance & Academic Appointment Policy, Academic Appointment Policy, the Academic Tracking of Student-Athletes after their initial semester at NM State and the Early Warning Academic System. For more information on these programs, click on the PDF's above.
