This document is intended to serve as a living framework and will continue to evolve as additional research is conducted and community input is gathered. The information, strategies, and recommendations outlined herein are preliminary and subject to refinement based on emerging data, stakeholder feedback, and ongoing analysis. As such, this document should be viewed as an iterative working draft rather than a final or exhaustive plan.
Regent accountability, transparency, and public trust
Clear boundaries between Board governance and day-to-day administration
Chancellor oversight, evaluation, and leadership accountability
Institutional mission differentiation across NSHE
Budget transparency and long-term financial sustainability
Evidence-based policymaking and use of systemwide data
Open meeting practices and public accessibility of Board business
Ethical governance, civility, and professional standards for Regents
Legislative relations and stronger alignment with statewide priorities
Capital planning and equitable infrastructure investment
Performance measures for system administration
Reducing administrative duplication while preserving campus autonomy
Shared governance and respect for institutional expertise
Academic freedom, faculty voice, and instructional quality
Staff recruitment, retention, compensation, and workplace climate
Professional development and advancement pathways for staff
Student affordability and total cost of attendance
Credit transfer, articulation, and recognition of prior learning
Advising, navigation, and student support services
Mental health, campus safety, and response to power-based violence
Workforce-connected academic programs and applied learning
Adult learners, working students, and flexible educational pathways
Closing equity gaps in access, persistence, and completion
Student voice in system decision-making
Higher education as a public good for the full community
Community-facing accountability for an elected Board of Regents
Stronger workforce and economic development partnerships
Partnerships with employers, chambers, and public agencies
Expanding opportunity for working adults and place-bound learners
Connecting NSHE institutions more directly to regional needs
Outreach to families, community organizations, and nontraditional students
Public understanding of what Regents do and why it matters
District visibility, listening, and regular constituent engagement
Pathways from K–12, workforce training, and community-based learning into NSHE
Supporting Southern Nevada’s growth through talent development
Ensuring the public sees measurable return on investment from higher education
Campaign contributions to the Committee to Elect Stephanie Molina will be used to support Stephanie Molina's run for the NSHE Board of Regents, District 5 seat. Remaining funds may be used to support education programs in the greater Las Vegas region.