MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to foster a welcoming and collaborative community environment by ensuring fair and accessible communication for all by providing professional interpretation, translation, and language training services. We aim to empower all members of the NMSU community to connect, learn, and thrive, regardless of language or cultural background.


WHAT WE OFFER TO THE NMSU SYSTEM

We are dedicated to supporting a diverse and multilingual campus community. Here’s how we help foster understanding and collaboration across the university:

1. Interpretation Services

Facilitating real-time communication for events, meetings, and academic interactions through professional interpreters.
  • In-person, over-the-phone, and virtual options.
  • Available for over 30 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL).

2. Translation Services

Providing accurate and culturally sensitive translations for university documents and communications.
  • Academic and administrative materials.
  • Multilingual outreach content.
  • Official notices and policies.

3. Cultural Competence Training

Equipping faculty, staff, and students with the tools to engage effectively in multilingual and multicultural environments.
  • Workshops on working with interpreters.
  • Training on intercultural communication.
  • Tailored sessions for departments and teams

4. Resource Development

Creating and maintaining tools to support language access across campus.
  • Multilingual glossaries and guides
  • Best practices for inclusive communication.
  • FAQs and self-service resources 

WHAT WE DON'T OFFER

Language Access Services does not provide services for faculty or students needing accommodations in the classroom or for other academic purposes. For those services, please visit: Disabilities Access Services