Voris W. McBurnette

The Board of Regents meeting involved the approval of an internal audit firm contract and the authorization of membership in the Higher Education Regents Coalition, including the payment of annual dues effective July 2026. Additionally, the Board discussed administrative procedures, governance responsibilities, compliance with the Open Meetings Act, and the status of institutional hiring processes, while also noting upcoming plans to review Board procedures through an ad hoc committee.

The Board received an update on institutional progress including enrollment growth, international recruitment efforts, new postsecondary partnerships, campus security procedures, and progress on infrastructure projects such as the new dining hall. The Board reviewed and approved the tuition and fee structure for the upcoming academic period, formally adopted the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan to guide future operational objectives, and appointed TKM LLC as the provider for internal audit services following a competitive solicitation process. Additionally, the Board participated in a professional governance training session presented by legal counsel.

The board meeting agenda focused on key administrative and operational items including the approval of a contract for an internal audit firm and the approval of membership and associated dues for the Higher Education Regents Coalition (HERC). The board also included a session for comments and committee reports.

The document records the 2025 Fall Graduation Ceremony proceedings. Key components included the introduction of dignitaries, the entrance of the official party, the invocation given by Cadet Victoria Arnett, and welcoming remarks from Lieutenant Colonel Jasmine Small. The ceremony featured speeches by the NMMI President and Superintendent, Brigadier General Boris W. McBernett, and a keynote address by Major General Robert Catalinady (US Army retired). Discussions focused on celebrating the achievements and character development of the graduating class, referencing the institute's core values of duty, honor, and achievement, and the philosophical pillars of body, mind, and soul as taught by Plato.

This document outlines the vision and mission of the New Mexico Military Institute as a globally recognized secondary and post-secondary learning institution. It focuses on instilling excellence in leadership, academics, and physical development within a structured environment. Key offerings include a college preparatory high school with scholar and dual graduate programs, a junior college providing associate degrees and transfer pathways, and specialized ROTC programs for service academy preparation and early commissioning. The institute emphasizes holistic student development through a wide range of athletic programs, study abroad opportunities, and diverse clubs and organizations.