Building our Roadmap
The Strategic Connections Task Force is leading the development of CSN's next five- to seven-year strategic plan. Guided by input from students, employees and community partners, this collaborative effort will define the priorities that strengthen student success, advance institutional excellence and prepare the college for the future. The strategic plan serves as the college's roadmap, helping CSN align resources, measure progress and respond to the evolving needs of our campuses and the communities we serve.
A Message from Dr. Stacy Klippenstein
At the College of Southern Nevada, our purpose is clear: we exist to expand opportunity, transform lives, and strengthen the communities we serve. The students who walk on campus have dreams, stories, potential, and the hope of a brighter future. Our responsibility is to ensure they have the support, resources, and pathways they need to succeed.
Our Strategic Plan is more than a roadmap—it is a commitment. It reflects our shared vision for a college, one that is responsive to the needs of our students, connected to our communities, and prepared to meet the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing Southern Nevada. It guides how we invest our energy, set our priorities, and work together to create meaningful impact.
As President, I am deeply committed to listening to the voices of our students, employees, partners, and community members. The strength of CSN has always come from the people we serve and the people who serve alongside us. The strategic plan will be built upon that partnership and a belief that our best future is one we create together.
Southern Nevada depends on CSN, and we are proud to rise to that responsibility. We will continue to innovate, grow, and evolve while remaining steadfast in our commitment to student success, workforce development, and community prosperity. Every decision we make is guided by a simple but powerful principle: helping people achieve their goals and ensuring our communities thrive. Thank you for being part of CSN's journey. Together, we will build a stronger college, create greater opportunities, and empower success for generations to come.
As always, Go Coyotes!
Meetings & Events
Connect with the strategic planning process firsthand. Join workshops, summits and engagement opportunities designed to gather ideas, share progress and help shape the future of CSN.
| Event Title | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Plan Phase 1: Updates and Progress Workshop | Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | Charleston Campus, Building K, Room K-101 |
| Strategic Future Summit – Day 1: Envisioning Strategic Priorities Together | Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Charleston Campus Student Union |
| Strategic Future Summit – Day 2: Student Impact Experience | Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Charleston Campus Student Union |
Our Journey - Timeline
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Phase 1: Planning and Laying the Foundation
January 2026
to August 2026 -
Phase 2: Visioning and Setting Strategic Priorities
August 2026 to
November 2026 -
Phase 3: Draft 1 Plan Development and Stakeholder Feedback
November 2026 to
January 2027 -
Phase 4: Implementation Planning
January 2027
to March 2027 -
Phase 5: Final Strategic Plan and Launch
March 2027
to July 2027
Strategic Plan Resources
The Strategic Bridge Plan 2025–2027, approved by the Board of Regents in September 2025, serves as CSN’s roadmap for advancing the College’s mission while laying the foundation for the next comprehensive Strategic Plan. Through the institutional Unit Planning framework, the Bridge Plan aligns departmental initiatives with four strategic goals: Student Access and Success, Student Engagement, Performance and Quality, and Workforce and Community. The plan includes key performance indicators and project-based measures to track progress and guide continuous improvement, with annual progress reports providing updates on institutional achievements.
Strategic Plan 2019-2024
Concluded Plan Information
Strategic Bridge Plan 2025-2027
Implementation begins in Fall 2025
Annual Progress Report
Available August 31, 2026
Join the Conversation
Strategic planning is a collaborative effort, and every voice matters. As the planning process continues, this page will serve as your source for updates, meeting information, resources and opportunities to participate. We invite you to stay engaged and help shape the next chapter of CSN.
Questions or feedback? Contact:
Jyoti Senthil
Assistant Director, Strategic Planning
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation, & Strategic Planning
702-651-7698
jyoti.senthil@csn.edu
Mission
The College of Southern Nevada empowers our students and communities to achieve, succeed, and prosper.
Vision
The College of Southern Nevada is recognized as a leader among community colleges in fostering student success, shared governance, and performance excellence.
Values (I-LEAD)
- Integrity: We place fairness, honesty, transparency, and trust at the center of all decisions, policies, and operations.
- Lifelong Learning: We foster curious minds, continuous learning, and a broad-based education to enhance creative thinking, problem solving, innovation, and principled leadership.
- Excellence: We achieve and surpass our goals through continuous performance improvement and commitment to — and quality in — teaching, learning, scholarship, service, and administration.
- Academic Freedom: We embrace freedom of thought and speech in support of teaching, learning, communication, shared governance, and responsible civic engagement.
- Diversity: We value the integration of different backgrounds and perspectives among students, faculty, staff, and community members as a way to collaborate and promote creativity, innovation, and growth.