UNM welcomes new president

UNM President Robert Frank began his first week as president on Monday.
In President Frank’s Weekly Perspective, Frank said the first 120 days of his presidency will include a listening campaign, a campaign to improve all aspects of UNM by including the voice of UNM staff, students and faculty. He said he will turn to UNM to become better acquainted with the University.
“I will look to you to learn about the University’s history, culture, people, programs, areas of excellence, and your vision for the future,” he said. “I will be learning about our existing areas of distinction as well as identifying opportunities that will help us enhance educational quality, drive research and build national visibility.”
According to the Office of the President website, Frank is the 21st president of UNM and his presidency began June 1. On the website, Frank said the opportunity to be president at UNM “is the most exciting opportunity (he) can imagine.”
Frank was unavailable for comment today.