Kael Krepfl

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Column: Hope for young professionals

Kael Krepfl | August 24

Entering the workforce for the first time can be a scary experience whether you’re a high school student or even a college graduate. Regardless of the situation, being prepared can have a major impact on how you may be viewed by potential employers. With so much emphasis on preparation, many may wonder what resources are available to them, and how they can get access to the information they need to better prepare themselves for the job market.

Students wait in line at Student Services to talk with the Bursar's office representatives on Aug. 23, 2017. With the recent strain in tuition at UNM many student's are beginning to feel the strain.

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Student activity fees breakdown: Where do the funds go?

Kael Krepfl | August 23

At the University of New Mexico, every student pays a student activity fee as part of their tuition. The process for deciding which fees should be applied to a tuition bill varies between schools — at UNM, there are two main parties involved in the student fee evaluation process: the Board of Regents, and the Student Fee Review Board. The BOR determines what fees will be applied to the tuition bill, how much the fees will be, how they will be allocated and which of those fees will be mandatory for all students.

UNM Advisor Angela Pacheco of the School of Architecture and Planning has been working at UNM for fifteen years. Ten years of Pacheco?s career has been spent as an advisor. Pacheco says she ?absolutely loves working with students.?

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Advisors provide many resources for students

Kael Krepfl | August 20

Every University of New Mexico student is required to meet with an advisor at least once per semester or a hold will be placed on their account; however, advisors are able to accomplish much more than releasing holds. UNM advisors meet with current students, assist with college recruitment and host workshops and graduation events. University advisors are often a student’s first resource for information, whether they are looking for detailed information about degree programs or general information about campus resources.

An APD vehicle sits in the middle of the intersection of Central Ave. and Cornell Dr.

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How local police departments counter crime

Kael Krepfl | August 13

It’s no secret that New Mexico has more than its fair share of crime. In 2015, New Mexico had the third-highest violent crime rate and second-highest property crime rate in the U.S. according to FBI data. According to the UNM Annual Clery Report for 2016, the number of auto thefts, burglaries and aggravated assaults have nearly doubled since 2013 on campus alone. In February the Daily Lobo reported that car thefts doubled from 64 in 2015 to 124 last year. UNM Main Campus, South Valley and Downtown Albuquerque are heavy areas of crime with generally high numbers of auto thefts and burglaries, but the city is working hard to remedy these issues.

Chad McKinney, CPA, examines paperwork at McKinney & Associates LLC Friday August, 12. McKinney?s firm assists business? bookkeeping, profitability oversight and an array of tax services.

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How does GPA factor into employment?

Kael Krepfl | August 13

Grade point average takes center stage as a means of tracking a student’s performance throughout their academic career. In a collegiate setting, merit-based scholarships and financial aid heavily rely on a student’s GPA, and their eligibility for these services may be negatively affected by a lower GPA score. At the University of New Mexico, students who are receiving financial aid are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Failure to maintain the required GPA may result in the loss of financial aid assistance. If students wish to receive extra benefits such as internship opportunities, a GPA. of 3.0 is often the minimum acceptable score. A 3.0 is also the required GPA for any graduate students seeking to continue their education through an accredited Master’s Degree program. Graduating with Honors requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 — 0.12 points above the UNM average GPA score of 3.38.

Column: Hope for young professionals

Student activity fees breakdown: Where do the funds go?

Advisors provide many resources for students

How local police departments counter crime

How does GPA factor into employment?

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