N.M. Code R. § 5.5.4.10 – Awards

A. The selection of projects will be based on a competitive process.
B. Priority will be given to proposals from educational institutions for collaborative projects designed to increase educational services to New Mexico residents through resource sharing efforts. It is intended that educational institutions receiving awards shall collaborate with other higher education institutions, public schools, school districts, state agencies community-based organizations, and/or the private sector in the utilization of allocated funds.
C. Acceptable proposals include those requesting support for initial pilot programs, as well as expansion of existing extended learning efforts. Proposals may include requests ranging from support for technical needs (e.g., the purchase of technology and equipment) to non-technical support services (e.g., teacher training or academic support).
D. The criteria below will generally be used in reviewing and ranking program proposals:
(1) extent to which the proposal addresses the objective of the ELF;
(2) demonstration of educational need for the proposal;
(3) congruence of the proposal with institutional mission(s) and strengths;
(4) evidence in the proposal of collaborative planning and support;
(5) capacity of the proposal to interconnect existing educational delivery systems and/or develop technologically compatible educational delivery systems;
(6) evidence in the proposal of institutional commitment and availability of support services;
(7) inclusion in the proposal of a rigorous assessment/evaluation component;
(8) cost of the proposal and extent of matching funds provided; and
(9) staff qualifications.
[9/30/96; Recompiled 10/31/01]