ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) is considering changes to its employment policies, in order to stay in line with the Trump Administration's latest directives. Story continues below Weather: Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekend Sports: Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketball Crime: APD investigating Walmart shooting as potential justifiable homicide "We need for people to push back in a big way," said John Lopez, a UNM Alumnus. "I think we need protections in place for workers and students because we fought hard to have these in the first place," said Jadin Moore, a UNM Alumna. UNM may no longer need to consider a person's sex, gender, disability, or race when hiring promoting, or retaining employees- as they look to revise their employment policies. "I don't think that's a very good idea," said Zamari Ross, a UNM student. "Because minorities have already had so much trouble trying to get a job and all we were doing was trying to make it easier for everyone to have an opportunity." According to UNM, they're reviewing a number of policies related to non-discriminatory employment practices and getting public feedback about possible revisions. The university said they're doing so to comply with federal executive orders and legal decisions. University officials added that they rely heavily on federal funding and that their policies must align with federal direction. "The country is headed toward a way that I didn't grow," Lopez said. The university stated Friday, any policy changes will "continue to ensure that UNM’s employment practices – including opportunities, hiring, promotion, retention, and pay – are equitable, fair, and non-discriminatory, and consistent with applicable law." It's something people on campus aren't too happy about. "It was really undemocratic and it's caving prematurely to the Trump Administration demands," Moore explained. Public comment about the changes ended Friday. "Taking this opportunity away from people who especially need it because of their differences.... we're like going back," Ross added. The final draft of any policy revision would need approval from the UNM President. ...read more read less