Search starts as state seeks boss for NSC

The Nevada System of Higher Education is beginning the search process for a new Nevada State College president.

In a Friday announcement on Twitter, Nevada State College in Henderson, which has more than 5,500 students, wrote that president search forums are scheduled for Oct. 1.

“Forums for faculty, staff, students, alumni, Foundation board members, & community members will be held to discuss the presidential search,” the college wrote. “Info about how to attend the forum, as well as how to submit questions, will be made available soon.”

In March, current NSC President Bart Patterson, who became interim president in November 2011 and president in April 2012, announced that he’s stepping down effective June 30, 2021.

NSHE has been busy with job searches in recent months in response to turnover among college and university officials.

In June, Melody Rose was hired as the new NSHE chancellor and started her job Monday.

She is replacing outgoing NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly, who was appointed in June 2017 and is stepping down.

His contract was extended to Dec. 31 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he’s transitioning to an advisory role.

UNLV has a new president, Keith Whitfield, who started his new job Aug. 24. He replaces acting UNLV President Marta Meana. She announced in February that she wouldn’t seek the position permanently.

NSHE also is in the midst of a search for a new president of the University of Nevada, Reno. Finalists will come to campus the week of Sept. 14 for public forums and interviews. NSHE’s Board of Regents could make a decision that week.