ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Regents at Western New Mexico University threw their support behind President Joseph Shepard on Friday as he faces scrutiny over spending on overseas trips and his wife’s use of a university credit card.
He reiterated to regents that trips to Zambia and elsewhere have helped put Western New Mexico on the map and attract more foreign students.
Other members of his leadership team ticked off statistics on enrollment, graduation rates among foreign students and fundraising that has boosted university programs.
Regents agreed Friday to conduct a broad review that will include their handbook, travel policies and other procedures in the coming months.
They also agreed to a proposal by Shepard to create an ad hoc committee that can work on updating policies.
Persons:
Joseph Shepard, Shepard, WNMU, Shepard’s, Valerie Plame, ”, “
Organizations:
—, New Mexico University, Regents, Southwestern, Higher Education Department, CIA
Locations:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M, Silver City, Zambia, Western New Mexico, Southwestern U.S, Mexico, Brazil, New Mexico