Strategic Planning
Approved by the Board of Regents in January 2025
NSHE Mission Statement
The mission of the NSHE is to provide higher education to the citizens of the state at an excellent level of quality consistent with the state’s resources.
It accomplishes this mission by acquiring, transmitting, and preserving knowledge throughout the region, nation, and world.
The System provides an educated and technically skilled citizenry for public service, economic growth and the general welfare contributes to an educated and trained workforce for industry and commerce, facilitates the individual quest for personal fulfillment, and engages in research that advances both theory and practice.
NSHE Values
In serving the students who come to us for postsecondary education…
We strive for Equity in access and outcomes for all.
We pride ourselves on Excellence in our work.
We work in Collaboration across teams, institutions, and communities.
We recognize that Innovation improves our ability to serve.
We expect Accountability from all leadership, faculty, staff, and students.
We embrace a culture of Inclusion where every individual belongs.
NSHE Vision
One System. Worlds of Opportunities
NSHE Goals
Increase access to higher education.
Improve student success.
Close institutional performance gaps.
Meet workforce needs in Nevada.
Increase solutions-focused research.
Ensure system coordination, accountability, and transparency.