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The Center for Learning & Professional Development

The Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD) is the central training department for New Mexico State University faculty, staff, and student employees.

We contribute to the NMSU (New Mexico State University) mission developing yearly priorities. Our 2025 priorities include fostering workplace learning for employees (new and existing), division, department, and units by:

Identifying, assessing, and developing essential competencies which contribute to effective and efficient workplace culture.
Providing employees, units, departments, and divisions, with services, tools, and resources that contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Empowering high-potential and high-performing employees with leadership development opportunities.

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Our Strategic Alignment to the NMSU Community
		The Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD) supports employee growth and engagement at NMSU through a variety of initiatives. CLPD coordinates New Employee Orientation (NEO) to help new hires connect with peers, learn about the NMSU community, and understand the university’s core values and expectations. It also leads NMSU’s formal and informal employee recognition programs, ensuring a consistent and fair approach to celebrating employee contributions. To promote career advancement, CLPD has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide on-demand training aligned with current roles and long-term career paths. CLPD also organizes the 10-month Aggie Leadership Training Academy (ALTA) to develop emerging leaders across campus. We offer organizational development support to departments and divisions to enhance team effectiveness and improve workplace processes. Lastly, CLPD administers SET Training and works with subject matter experts to deliver essential training. Click a title below to see additional information on each program offered by the Center for Learning and Professional Development. If your department is interested in taking a training, please submit a request from the "Forms" dropdown above. New Employee Orientation (NEO) In collaboration with Benefits, Health & Wellness, and ICT, CLPD provides new employees with an overview of NMSU and highlights of the organization's mission, vision, values, and ways to stay connected. Additionally, it supports new hires with their benefits and onboarding activities. New Employee Orientation is offered twice a month. Click here to visit the NEO website and learn more about your perks as an NMSU employee. Employee Rewards and Recognition NMSU's Rewards and Recognition program highlights outstanding employees contributions through awards and acknowledgment initiatives. To learn more, visit the Recognition Programs page. Employee Career Development CLPD has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide free access to thousands of professional courses. Employees can enhance skills in areas like leadership, communication, and more. Learning paths can align with employee development plans, and training initiatives. Visit the Employee Career Development page to get started! Leadership Development Historically, CLPD has supported leadership development by promoting the Aggie Leadership Training Academy (ALTA) for aspiring and current leaders. CLPD offers workshops throughout the year for current leaders. This year, we've added a leadership assimilation lab for leaders to practice certain leadership skills. Organizational Development CLPD offers tailor-made facilitated sessions for units, departments, and divisions as they seek to improve workplace culture and improve processes. Compliance Training Annually, CLPD partners with various departments to ensure that employees are provided with relevant training to meet NMSU compliance status.

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