Prime Highlights
- New Mexico State University’s 21-year veteran Dr. Winnie Lee is among New Mexico’s Top 50 Women Leaders.
- New York Life New Mexico honors Lee for leadership beyond student development, innovative Educational Technology, and dedication to equity.
Key Fact
- Lee is part of only fifty statewide awardees, attesting to her impact on higher education and beyond.
- This honor is in alignment with the collaborative effort of NMSU Global Campus and New York Life New Mexico to further increase educational reach.
Key Background
Dr. Yu‑Feng “Winnie” Lee, NMSU College of Business Associate Dean of Educational Technology and senior NMSU Global Campus administrator, has been recognized as one of New Mexico’s Top 50 Women Leaders of 2024. Awarded by New York Life New Mexico, the recognition honors her over 21 years at NMSU, during which she has been a driver of student success and innovation.
Throughout her professional life, Dr. Lee has contributed to instructional design, e-learning, and business education digital transformation. As Associate Dean, she has advocated for the development and expansion of online programs offering services to non-traditional students in the state and globally. NMSU Global Campus formed a strategic partnership with New York Life New Mexico during her time, providing resources and reduced tuition, which demonstrates Lee’s focus on greater accessibility and fairness in education.
Her leadership is not limited to administrative positions. She is characterized by peers as a mentor who guides faculty in professional growth in emerging pedagogy technologies. She has spearheaded the implementation of best practices in pedagogy online, designing student-focused learning spaces, and empowering faculty to use digital tools effectively. All these efforts have made NMSU a model university for the distance and hybrid delivery of education.
Lee’s distinction as New Mexico’s leading woman leader is a testament to her enduring legacy—not just on campus, but in society generally. Her work is also consistent with state efforts state-wide towards making education accessible, workforce ready, and internet ready. Through NMSU expansion through NMSU Global Campus, Dr. Lee’s vision is reshaping the future of higher education delivery so that students of all backgrounds can thrive.
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