Regent Byron Brooks spearheaded a revision to the Board of Regents handbook for the use of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This revision brings NSHE in line with the Federal Department of Education Office of Civil Rights guidelines and Presidential Executive Order 13899. "While this revision narrowly passed with a 7-6 vote, … [Read more...] about Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents Passes Policy Revision for the Use of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
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Nevada State Contractors Board Member Named 2024 Distinguished Nevadan
Margaret Cavin, a member of The Nevada State Contractors Board, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Nevadan Award. It is the most prestigious award conferred by The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents. Cavin was nominated by Regent Carol Del Carlo, recognizing her contributions to both the construction industry and the Nevada … [Read more...] about Nevada State Contractors Board Member Named 2024 Distinguished Nevadan
Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Approves Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity Measures
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee discussed and approved on February 1, several inclusive resolutions. Among the items discussed and forwarded to the Board of Regents for consideration at their quarterly meeting is the practice of a Blind Hiring pilot program that will serve as a recruitment strategy. … [Read more...] about Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Approves Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity Measures
Nevada State College President Bart Patterson to Present Statewide Mission Plan to Nevada Higher Education Officials
Henderson – Nevada State College (NSC) President Bart Patterson will present his Statewide Mission Plan for improving student access to four-year degrees at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, during the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Regents meetings at NSC. This will mark the first Board of Regents meeting to be held at NSC, 1125 Nevada State Drive, now that the newly … [Read more...] about Nevada State College President Bart Patterson to Present Statewide Mission Plan to Nevada Higher Education Officials
What has the most potential to improve education in Nevada?
“Two words: community involvement. Money alone is not enough to combat apathy. We have dedicated teachers in our classrooms. We also need dedicated parents and mentors to motivate our students. When we all come together, amazing and transformative things happen.” Dwight D. Jones • Superintendent, Clark County School District “We must commit to three tasks to accomplish … [Read more...] about What has the most potential to improve education in Nevada?