By Organ Mountain News on Aug 16, 2026

DACC launches mentoring program for first-year students

DACC first-year students can join a new mentoring program that pairs them with faculty or staff members for academic support, career development and campus connections.

Doña Ana Community College is offering first-year students access to the New Mexico State University President’s Mentoring Program, which pairs students with faculty or staff mentors. (Courtesy photo / Doña Ana Community College)

The NMSU President’s Mentoring Program pairs new DACC students with faculty or staff members for academic support, career development and campus connections

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana Community College is offering first-year students access to a new mentoring program designed to provide academic support, career development and stronger connections to campus resources.

The New Mexico State University President’s Mentoring Program pairs participating students with faculty or staff members who will guide them throughout their first year.

The initiative was started by NMSU President Valerio Ferme and is intended to help students build a sense of connection to the college while also linking them to services, academic support and new opportunities.

“We want our students who step foot on our campuses to succeed,” Jesse Haas, associate vice president of DACC Student Services, said in a news release. “We want new students to have a connection and sense of belonging here at DACC and this program is tailored to meet the needs of these students.”

The program is free.

Students can sign up through DACC’s program form. For more information, contact Haas at haasj@nmsu.edu or Tony Marin at NMSU at amarin@nmsu.edu.

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