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CSN May 2015 Chronicle

The CSN Chronicle This May 2015 Chronicle is intended to provide you with the latest news and information as the academic year comes to an end. Many of you will be gone from our campuses when the Legislature finalizes our … Continue reading

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CSN to Graduate Record Number of Students

For Immediate Release: Contact:          Richard Lake, CSN Public Relations Specialist, 702-651-7715, Richard.Lake@csn.edu CSN to Graduate Record Number of Students College’s efforts to improve student services such as tutoring, counseling, a key to success LAS VEGAS, May 7 — The College … Continue reading

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Congratulations to CSN’s PTK Chapter!

Congratulations to CSN’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter! I am proud to announce the nation’s largest community college honor society has designated CSN’s organization a Five Star Chapter, the highest level of distinction.  The designation recognizes the college’s chapter for its … Continue reading

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CSN Providing Opportunities for the Jackie Brays of Nevada

In the wake of President Obama’s call for a national commitment to train 2 million Americans with skills that will lead directly to a job, College of Southern Nevada officials are proud to introduce students such as Shawn Greene.

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Budget and Scenario Update

Colleagues,  Today I met with students during a town hall to discuss the budget. I would like to share with you some of the information discussed. As a clearer picture begins to surface about what CSN is facing this legislative … Continue reading

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Turning 40

This year promises plenty of challenges and frustrations for those of us at the College of Southern Nevada as we embark upon an ominous legislative session. But there is something to celebrate in 2011. Continue reading

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Nevada and the White House Summit on Community Colleges

Last week, under the leadership of President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, a historic White House Summit on Community Colleges convened in Washington D.C.   This was a very special experience for me and for the entire national system of colleges … Continue reading

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White House Community College Summit

For those who were unable to watch the White House Summit on Community Colleges live on the web on Tuesday, Oct. 5. We have posted the opening and closing sessions here.

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CSN Students Attend Special Session

Approximately 45 higher education students from Southern Nevada, 17 of which were from CSN, took a bus up to Carson City on Monday night, leaving at 10 p.m. to make it to the special session. Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford invited the students to an impromptu meeting with the Senate, where students told lawmakers about why higher education funding matters. Continue reading

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CSN Town Hall Tomorrow, January 27

As most of you have heard by now, the Economic Forum estimated the state is $800 million in the red for this current budget. Gov. Jim Gibbons is expected to call a special session during his State of the State … Continue reading

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