Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA)

AFA Voting Members 2025-2026

Officers
Chair: Dr. Vartouhi Asherian
Chair-Elect: Rachel Lilly
Past Chair: Eric Garner
Secretary: Dr. Nancy Stachura-Webb
Parliamentarian: Jacob Bakke

Executive Committee 

Dr. Vartouhi Asherian, Chair 
Rachel Lilly, Chair Elect
Eric Garner, Past Chair
Dr. Nancy Stachura-Webb, Secretary 
Jacob Bakke, Parliamentarian  (Non-Voting Member)
Ivana Viviano (2025-26)
Nicholas Snead (2025-26)
Brian Bourgon (2025-26)
Jeff Fulmer (2025-26)
Aaron Hyman (2025-26)

Representatives

Administrative Faculty Representation on Faculty Senate
Jacob Bakke (2025-2027)
Jeff Fulmer (2024-2026)

Academic Affairs (103) (10 Seats)
Jeff Fulmer (2024-2026) 
Somer Rodgers (2024-2026) 
Jennifer Torgerson (2024-2026) 
Dana Phillips (2024-2026)
Dr. Shari Peterson (2025-2027)
Kayla Buscher (2025-2027)
Kenneth Roman (2025-2027)
Raven McKenzie (2025-2027)
Marina Zimina (2025-2027)
Jyoti Senthil (2025-2027)

Student Services (109) (10 Seats)
Chante Derella (2024-2025)
Krista Corradino (2024-2025)
Holly Peters (2024-2025)
Ann Thompson (2025-2027)
Rachel Swygert (2025-2027)
Zoe Hardge (2025-2027)
Dr. Jonathan Wright (2025-2027)
Eliana Martines (2025-2027)
Ruth Robles-Serna (2025-2027)
Gavin Kroulik Whipple (2025-2027)

Finance (57) (5 seats)
Christina Brown (2024-2026)
Jennifer Daughtery (2024-2026)
Michele Arline (2024-2026)
Tina Dobbs (2025-2027)
Nick Sheppard Miller (2025-2027)

President's Office (40) (4 seats)
Jolene Romero (2025-2027)
Summer Watson (2025-2027)
Jessica Laessig (2025-2027)
Charlene Reeves (2025-2027)

VP Campus and External Operations (19) (1 seat)
April Ortiz-Joseph (2025-2027)

Faculty Senate (2 seats)
Dr. Tracy Sherman, Chair (2025-2026)
Dr. Sondra Cosgrove, Chair Elect (2025-2026)

Classified Council (1)
Sarah Tartaglia  (2025-2026)

If you are an administrative faculty / professional staff at the director level or below and would like to be involved with any AFA committee, please contact the AFA Chair or the specific AFA (active) committee chair listed below.

Executive Committee: The Executive Committee shall deal with issues and concerns brought forth by the AFA, CSN administrators, or faculty and is authorized to take action in between meetings of the AFA.

Dr. Vartouhi Asherian, Chair
Rachel Lilly, Chair-Elect
Eric Garner, Past Chair
Dr. Nancy Stachura-Webb, Secretary
Jacob Bakke, Parliamentarian
Ivana Viviano (2025-26)
Nicholas Snead (2025-26)
Brian Bourgon (2025-26) 
Jeff Fulmer (2025-26)
Aaron Hyman (2025-26)

Outside Compensation Committee (Ad Hoc):

Dr. Nancy Stachura-Webb
Iris Melendez
Kenneth Roman
Sarah Thomie

Safety and Security Committee Representation (Ad Hoc)

Dr. Vartouhi Asherian
Carey Sedlacek

AFA Website Development and Maintenance Group (Ad Hoc)

Dana Phillips

AFA Representatives on Accreditation Steering Committee Work Groups (Ad Hoc)

NWCCU Recommendation 1:
Jane Neitz-Singleton

NWCCU Recommendation 2:
Janna Bernstein
Aster Yehdego

NWCCU Recommendation 3:
Paula Michniewicz

Policy Development Work Group  (Ad Hoc):

Eric Garner
Raven McKenzie

Policies and Procedures Committee: The Policies and Procedures Committee will review the NSHE Code and Faculty Handbook in an effort to ensure all professional /administrative faculty are aware of the policies that directly impact them. This committee shall also review the AFA Bylaws and make recommendations to the AFA for revisions and amendments, submit to Faculty Senate recommendations for any policies and procedures affecting non-instructional administrative faculty including workload, evaluations, leave and other related issues as directed by the AFA.

Natalie Lorenzano
Carey Sedlacek

Election Committee:  The Election Committee will give notice of nominations for Officers, develop the prescribed voting method, distribute information to all non-instructional administrative faculty and count all votes.

Rachel Lilly

Recognition Committee: The Recognition Committee will foster recognition of AFA membership within the College and community, will monitor the processes and procedures, including criteria, for the Administrative Faculty Employee of the Month award.

Eric Gardner

Fundraising Committee (Standing Committee)
Natalie Lorenzano
Gustoavo Rico

Faculty Senate Representation (Standing Committee)
Jeff Fulmer 
Jacob Blakke

Chair Appointments:
All-Access Restroom Taskforce Membership: 
Dr. Vartouhi Asherian

Curriculum Committee:
Dr. Nancy Stachura-Webb

Commencement Representation:
Dr. Vartouhi Asherian

All AFA Meetings are open to the public and the CSN community. Every effort will be made to begin meetings promptly. Meetings locations will be MS Teams and will be recorded per the AFA Meeting Recording Procedure. All meetings begin at 2:00 pm.

Last AFA Meeting Minutes

2025

January 2025 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

February 2025 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

March 2025 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

April 2025 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

June 2025 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

2024

February 2024 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

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July 2024 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

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November 2024 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

December 2024 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

2023

April 2023 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

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December 2023 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Unapproved

2022

July  2022  AFA General Meeting Minutes - Approved

September 2022 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Approved

October 2022 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Approved

November 2022 AFA General Meeting Minutes - Approved

December 2022  AFA General Meeting Minutes - Approved

In accordance with AFA Bylaws, AFA Meeting minutes are distributed to all administrative faculty of the College of Southern Nevada at the director level and below within fourteen (14) days following a meeting. AFA Meeting agendas are distributed to all administrative faculty of the College of Southern Nevada at the director level and below at least one week (7) days before a meeting. To request past minutes or agendas, please email the AFA Chair.

Motions can be made by any AFA member during or prior to any meeting of the AFA. To make a motion in advance, please email the AFA Chair.

For a PDF of the AFA Bylaws, click here.

Bylaws of the College of Southern Nevada Administrative Faculty Assembly

Article I: Name

The name of the organization shall be the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) of the College of Southern Nevada.

Article II: Purpose

The Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) will assure non-instructional administrative faculty (Director level and below) participation in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of institutional policies and goals; serve as a liaison to the President on noninstructional administrative faculty issues; and provide avenues to promote institutional cohesiveness and shared governance. The purpose of the AFA and these by laws shall not be in conflict with the CSN Mission and Bylaws or the Bylaws of the NSHE Board of Regents.

Article Ill: Objectives

1. Evaluate, study, recommend policies and/or modifications to existing or proposed college policies and procedures that impact the non-instructional administrative faculty; and to provide input to create and maintain a secure, equitable and fair work environment. Policy recommendations will follow regular procedures for final review.
2. Provide periodic review in collaboration with Human Resources regarding benefits and retirement issues and the impact on non-instructional administrative faculty, recommend and provide input to the Faculty Senate salary and benefits committee and the CSN administration regarding such issues.
3. Provide input in the personnel policies and procedures pertinent to non-instructional administrative faculty.
4. Inclusion in College-wide committees, task forces, reorganization plans, College strategic planning and master planning to ensure input from the non-instructional administrative faculty is provided.
5. Strengthen communication between non-instructional administrative faculty, the administration, academic faculty, classified staff and the student communities to promote institutional cohesiveness and promote an environment that subscribes to shared governance.

Article IV: Representatives

Section 1. The Representatives of the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) shall be elected by the non-instructional administrative faculty at the director level and below, prior to the end of the spring semester. There may be two representatives appointed from Faculty Senate and one representative appointed from Classified Council.

Section 2. Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) representatives will be elected with one representative per every ten (10) non-instructional administrative faculty organized under the Vice President's functional divisions of the college and/or any other divisions that may be organized.

Section 3. Each division will conduct their own elections and notify the AFA Executive Committee of the Representative's names.

Section 4. Representatives are elected for a two-year term. A person who is a representative for more than one-half of a full term shall be deemed to have served a full term in such position. A representative may be elected to consecutive terms.

Section 5. Representatives shall assume their duties June 1st.

Section 6: Administrative Faculty Representation on Faculty Senate

Two representatives of the administrative faculty sit as senators on the Faculty Senate. The AFA will make recommendation and/or nomination to the Faculty Senate for these representatives. If those elected to this position do not hold current AFA positions, they will be provided seats as representatives on the AFA board with all rights and privileges, their terms shall coincide with their tem1 on Faculty Senate.

1. The senators representing the administrative faculty on Faculty Senate shall provide and present a report of all issues concerning administrative faculty to the provide and present a report of all issues concerning administrative faculty to the AFA after each meeting of the Senate.

Section 7. Duties of Representatives

1. attend AFA meetings or designate a proxy and notify chair of proxy
2. keep constituents informed of AFA proceedings.
3. act and vote in the best interest of their constituents.

Section 8. Removal from Administrative Faculty Assembly

A Representative who fails or is unable to perform the duties may be removed from the AFA by a 2/3 vote of the Assembly. A representative who is unexcused from two regularly scheduled AFA meetings without arranging a proxy shall be dismissed from the AFA.

Section 9. Vacancies

In the event that a vacancy occurs in a Representative position prior to the expiration of the term, the Executive committee will fill the position with an interim Representative from the appropriate functional division for the unexpired term.

Article V: Proxies

Section 1. At any meeting of the representatives of AFA, any representative may designate another person to act as a proxy.

Section 2. A representative designating a proxy will do so in writing to the chair, indicating name of proxy and date of meeting being covered by the proxy. This authorization may be by fax, email or other means of electronic transmission. The representative may also in writing give any officer of the AFA the authority to find a proxy for any meeting they are not able to attend.

Section 3. The proxy will bring a copy of the authorization to the meeting they are attending.

Section 4. If a representative designates a proxy, then the proxy will have and may exercise all of the powers conferred by the member upon the person so designated unless the representative provides otherwise to the proxy and to the chair of AFA.

Article VI: Officers and Their Election

Section 1. The officers of the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) shall consist of a chair, a chair elect and secretary. The past chair shall serve in an advisory capacity.

Section 2. The officers shall be elected by the non-instructional administrative faculty (at the Director level and below) prior to the end of the spring semester for a term of one year or until their successors are elected.

Section 3. An officer of the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office. A person who has served in an office for more than one-half of a full term shall be deemed to have served a full term in such office.

Section 4. The voting shall be by ballot, and a plurality of votes cast shall constitute an election. If there is but one nominee for any office, the chair can declare the nominee(s) elected by acclamation.

Section 5. The newly elected officers shall assume their duties June 1st.

Section 6. Compensation and Release Time

To recognize and support the contributions of the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) leadership, the following compensation is approved by the President in accordance with the NSHE Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 25, which authorizes institutional Presidents to adjust salary or contract conditions for professional employees:

1. Chair: $3,000 annual stipend.
2. Chair Elect: $1,000 annual stipend.
3. Secretary: $1,000 annual stipend.

This compensation acknowledges the additional responsibilities and institutional service performed by AFA officers in support of shared governance at CSN. If an officer does not serve full term, a prorated amount will be paid.

The time serving in these leadership roles will count toward the employee's professional development and/or service to the college per the evaluation policy.

Article VII: Duties of Officers

Section 1 : Chair

1. Preside at meetings of the AFA;
2. Serve on President's cabinet and any other committees as required by the CSN President;
3. Perform all duties pertaining to the office and those specified in these bylaws;
4. Appoint all special and/or ad hoc committees;
5. Prepare agenda for AFA meetings and give notice of meeting to all administrative non-instructional faculty;
6. Supervise and ensure coordination of all activities of the AFA;
7. Communicate in writing to the CSN President any AFA actions or recommendations requiring action or approval by the CSN President;
8. Be available to attend Board of Regents meetings and submit related reports at the direction of the CSN President and/or when necessary for other AFA business;
9. Serve ex-officio on all committees except Election/Nomination committee;
10. Appoint a parliamentarian.
11. Appoint a special Audit Committee at the annual meeting in May to review the financial records of the AFA. This committee shall consist of three members of the AFA, one of them being the Chair-Elect. They will review sign off that the records are in order, or indicate any discrepancies found.

Section 2: Chair-Elect

1. Perform all duties as designated by the Chair;
2. Perform the duties of the Chair in the absence or inability of that officer to serve.
3. Serve as committee chairman of the Election Committee.

Section 3: Secretary

1. Record the minutes of meetings of the AFA;
2. Distribute to each member a copy of the minutes within fourteen (14) days following the meeting.

Section 4: All Officers will:

1. perform the duties prescribed in the parliamentary authority in addition to those outlined in these bylaws and those assigned as necessary;
2. deliver to their successor all official materials pertaining to the office prior to the newly elected officer taking office.

Section 5: Vacancies

In the event the position of Chair becomes vacant the Chair-elect will finish out the remainder of the term and will then complete the next full term. In the event the position of Chair-Elect becomes vacant, an election will be held within 30 days to replace that office. A vacancy in the office of Secretary will be selected from the members of the AFA.

Article VIII: Meetings

Section 1. Meetings of the Administrative Faculty Assembly shall be held monthly during the fall and spring Semester. At least one week's notice of the agenda, date, time and place of the meetings shall be given by the chair to each representative, officer and members of the non-instructional administrative faculty at the Director level and below. The minutes of each meeting shall be distributed to representatives and officers within 14 days following the meeting.

Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the chair or ifrequested in writing by six (6) members of the AFA. At least three (3) days notice shall be given for special meetings.

Section 3. A majority of executive committee and representatives (including proxies) present and entitled to vote, represented in person or by written ballot or by electronic ballot, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of the members. The representatives present may continue to transact business until adjournment notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough members to leave less than a quorum.

Section 4. An annual meeting will be held in May or prior to the end of the spring semester to elect officers and distribute all annual reports.

Article IX: Action By Electronic Ballot

Section 1. Any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of the AFA may be taken without a meeting, if so determined by the Executive Committee.

Section 2. Notice of electronic ballot to every member entitled to vote on the matter must be provided at such members email address as indicated in the AFA records or CSN directory.

Section 3. Notice of electronic ballot shall:

1. indicate the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements;
2. state the percentage of approvals necessary to approve each matter, other than the election of officers;
3. specify a deadline by which a ballot must be submitted in order to be counted.

Article X: Action Without a Meeting

Section 1. Any action except election of Officers which may be taken at any regular or special meeting of the AFA, may be taken without a meeting if:

1. the written ballot of every member is solicited;
2. the required number of signed approvals is in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is received;
3. the number of ballots cast within the time period specified equals ore exceeds the quorum required to be presented at a meeting authorizing the action;
4. the number of approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required at a meeting to approve the matter.
5. announcements, actions, voting, etc. may be done via website, email or other electronic means as deemed appropriate by the Officers or Executive Committee.
6. action taken without a meeting, should be ratified at the next meeting of the AFA to be entered into the minutes.

Article XI: Committees

Section 1. The following shall be the standing committees of the Administrative Faculty Assembly:

Policies and Procedures

This committee will review the NSHE Code and Faculty Handbook in an effort to ensure all professional /administrative faculty are aware of the policies that directly impact them. This committee shall also review these Bylaws and make recommendations to the AFA for revisions and amendments. " Submit to Faculty Senate recommendations for any policies and procedures affecting non-instructional administrative faculty including workload, evaluations, leave and other related issues as directed by the AFA.

Election

The Election committee will give notice of nominations for Officers, develop the prescribed voting method, distribute information to all non-instructional administrative faculty (at the Director level and below), and count all votes. The results will be given to the Chair of the AFA who will make the formal announcement of those elected. The AFA Chair Elect will serve as Election committee chairman. 

Recognition

The Recognition committee will foster recognition of AFA membership within the College and community, will monitor the processes and procedures, including criteria, for the Administrative Faculty Employee of the Month award. The AFA immediate Past Chair will serve as Recognition committee chairman.

Fundraising

The Fundraising committee will develop and implement activities to raise funds to support future AFA goals and objectives.

Section 2. The chairman of the committees shall be elected by the committee members, report to the AFA all goals, activities and recommendations and serve for a term of one (1) year.

Section 3. Special committees, with specific ad hoc purposes and fixed terms of one year or less, may be appointed from time to time as deemed necessary by the AFA The Chair of the AFA shall appoint the members of a special committee and its chairman.

Section 4. Duties of committee chairmen:

1. Present goals for the upcoming year, outlining those issues and projects it will address and submit to the AFA.
2. Provide written/verbal reports of committee activities and any recommendations at each meeting of the AFA.
3. Provide a written annual report summarizing the committee's activities and business for the year. The annual report shall be submitted at the annual meeting in May.

Section 5. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Immediate Past Chair, Secretary, and five members elected at the first meeting after the election ofrepresentatives. The Executive Committee shall deal with issues and concerns brought forth by the AFA, CSN administrators, or faculty. The Executive Committee is authorized to take action that is not in conflict with these Bylaws in between meetings of the AFA The Chair serves as the chairman of the Executive Committee. The Parliamentarian serves as an additional non-voting member of the Executive Committee.

Article XII: Parliamentary Authority

Section 1. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the AFA and its sub-committees in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not in conflict with these bylaws, the CSN bylaws, or the bylaws of the NSHE Board of Regents.

Article XIII: Amendments

Section 1. The bylaws of the AFA may be amended at any meeting of the AFA by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting, provided the following requirements shall have been complied with in order:

1. The amendment(s) shall have been proposed by any individual of the nonacademic/administrative faculty (at the Director level and below), a committee of the AFA, or any member of the AFA.
2. A copy of the proposed amendment(s) shall have been sent by the secretary to all non-academic administrative faculty (at the Director level and below) at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting that the vote will take place.
3. The amendment(s) shall not be in conflict with the objects and purpose of the AFA, the CSN Bylaws or the Bylaws of the NSHE Board of Regents.

Originally Approved by Administrative Faculty - July 31, 2003

Amended: November 14, 2003

Amended: May 19, 2006

Revisions: December 7, 2006

Cabinet approval: January 16, 2007

Revisions: August 7, 2009

Amended: October 23, 2009

Approved by Administrative Faculty: December 18, 2009

Revisions: March 6, 2104

Amended: March 14, 2014

Approved: August 18, 2014

Revision: July 15, 2025

Amended: October 2025

For a PDF of the signed Administrative Faculty Evaluation Policy, click here.

For a PDF of Merit Policy, click here.

College of Southern Nevada Administrative Faculty Evaluation Policy, Version 1
I: POLICY PURPOSE
The purpose of the annual performance evaluation of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Administrative Faculty, as required by Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) policy, is to provide constructive and developmental feedback to the Administrative Faculty.

II: APPLIES TO
This policy applies to all Administrative Faculty as defined by Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 2, Subsection 1(d) of the Board of Regents (BOR) Handbook.

Ill: POLICY STATEMENT
"The NSHE requires all Administrative Faculty to be evaluated in writing annually.
All Administrative Faculty shall be evaluated for the period beginning March 1 each year and end on the last day of February of the subsequent year (“Current Performance Year”)."

IV: PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Administrative Faculty shall be substantially involved in the development and implementation of evaluation methods. The Procedures for the annual evaluation of Administrative Faculty are contained within this policy.

Evaluation of Administrative Faculty at CSN shall be designed to ensure effective performance of professional responsibilities. The primary emphasis of Administrative Faculty evaluation shall be for developmental and constructive purposes.

V: EVALUATION STANDARDS

Evaluations shall be constructive so that they help the institution develop employees and encourage and assist those evaluated to provide excellent service.

Evaluations of Administrative Faculty will be conducted legally and ethically. Guidelines for personnel evaluation should be recorded in policy so that evaluations are consistent, equitable, and in accordance with pertinent laws and ethical codes. All evaluation outcomes will be held in confidence and only made available to the Administrative Faculty member, the evaluating supervisor, and appropriate administrators and as otherwise provided in NSHE Code, Chapter 5, Section 5.6.2.

Evaluations should address Administrative Faculty in a professional, considerate, and courteous manner so that their motivation, performance, and attitudes toward Administrative Faculty evaluations are enhanced.

The performance evaluations for Administrative Faculty shall use a rating of (i) Excellent, (ii) Commendable, (iii) Satisfactory, or (iv) Unsatisfactory. These ratings shall have the following meanings:

Excellent: Performance consistently exceeds position requirements and management expectations. Resourcefulness and depth of knowledge are of the highest quality. Assignments are accomplished in an exceptional manner with minimal direction and are characterized by outstanding achievements seldom accomplished within the agency/institution.

Commendable: Performance meets all or most and may occasionally exceed work objectives and management expectations. Employee demonstrates good knowledge of job duties, and assignments are accomplished effectively with normal Supervisory guidance.

Satisfactory: Performance meets most of work objectives and management expectations. Employee demonstrates an acceptable knowledge of job duties, and assignments are accomplished effectively with normal supervision Supervisory guidance.

Unsatisfactory: Performance does not consistently meet management expectations. Requires more than normal guidance and direction. Improvement and/or development are necessary if the rater elects to continue the incumbent’s employment.

Self-Evaluation: The Self-Evaluation is an opportunity for the employee to share what they have accomplished during the Evaluation Period. The Self-Evaluation shall be based on the following categories:

• Professional Responsibilities Accomplished
• Service on College or System Committees
• Membership in Professional or Service Organizations (Optional)
• Additional Training or Development Activities
• Community Services (Optional)

All Administrative Faculty should have a job description or a Professional Development Questionnaire (PDQ) description form on file. A PDQ is an important part of establishing job performance expectations and providing information about assigned duties and responsibilities. It is a roadmap to success.

The areas of evaluation and procedures for evaluation of Administrative Faculty shall be consistent with Board policies and established in the institutional bylaws.

No annual evaluation is required for any Administrative Faculty who has not worked at the college for a minimum of 90 calendar days in the Current Performance Year.

If an Administrative Faculty member disagrees with an evaluation, they may proceed with Reconsideration and a grievance, in addition to submitting a written rejoinder.

VI: PROCEDURE

1. Self-Evaluation (Part 1). Part 1 of the evaluation is the “Self Evaluation of Professional Performance” for the Current Performance Year containing a summary of activities performed based on the essential functions in their PDQ and job description during the Current Performance Year. The Self Evaluation will be accompanied by their corresponding Management Objectives or Professional Growth Plan for the Current Evaluation Period.

2. Supervisor Evaluation (Part 2).
Administrative Faculty’s Supervisor completes Part 2 of the evaluation: Supervisor’s Evaluation of Professional Performance for the Current Evaluation Period. If needed, attach the employee’s current job description to their evaluation. The Supervisor Evaluation of Professional Performance for the Evaluation Period, based on the essential functions in their PDQ and job description, consists of: 

• Evaluation of the Employee’s Overall Professional Performance:
• Evaluation of the Management Objectives or Professional Growth Plan; and
• Other Contributions to the College

In turn, the Supervisor gives the Administrative Faculty an overall performance rating of: (i) Excellent, (ii) Commendable, (iii) Satisfactory, or (iv) Unsatisfactory.

Administrative Faculty members receiving an overall rating of “Unsatisfactory” on their evaluation shall be provided with constructive feedback in the written evaluation for improving their performance. This constructive feedback must include a written plan for improvement, which must be specific and must be provided at the time of the first “Unsatisfactory” rating.

3. Management Objectives for the Upcoming Performance Year (Part 3).
Supervisors and Administrative Faculty should collaborate on Management Objectives or Professional Growth Plans for the Upcoming Year, but the Management Objectives or Professional Growth Plan for the Upcoming Year must be entered in the Administrative Faculty Evaluation Platform by the Supervisor. This area should also include professional development opportunities that enhance the Employee’s skills, expertise, and professional network.

All goals for the Administrative Faculty should be written as S.M.A.R.T. goals to increase understanding of the expectations - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-Bound. Supervisors are encouraged to establish S.M.A.R.T. goal-oriented objectives, incorporate them into the performance evaluation, and review them with the employee:

• Specific – Define your goal in detail. Be clear and specific. Defined goals provide focus and lead to easier achievement.
• Measurable – Measurable goals can be tracked, allowing you to see progress toward specific outcomes. Consider using metrics.
• Achievable – Goals need to be genuine and realistic. Ensure the employee has the time, resources, and support needed to achieve the goal.
• Relevant – Choose goals that are high priority, well-timed, and have short and long-term impact. Consider how related factors may change.
• Time-Based – Setting deadlines helps employees prioritize tasks and stay motivated and focused.

VII: MERIT

If merit pay is available and applicable, review the Merit Policy for guidance.

VIII: ACTIONS AND TIMELINE

By April 15 or before, the Supervisor must meet with the Employee to:

• Review the Self Evaluation.
• Identify and review Management Objectives or Professional Growth Plan for the upcoming year.
• The Supervisor rates the evaluation and submits it to the Administrative Faculty. The Administrative Faculty can certify the evaluation by agreeing with the rating and submitting it to the Supervisor.
• If the Employee disagrees with the evaluation, the Employee may proceed with Reconsideration and a grievance, in addition to submitting a written rejoinder.
• In a System institution, which elects to establish grievance procedures, the institutional bylaws shall establish the procedures to be used in reviewing grievances, Reconsideration, and a written rejoinder.
• The procedure for submitting a grievance is outlined in CSN Bylaws, Section 3.2.2 B.

After the immediate Supervisor certifies, the evaluation is sent for review and finalization to the Second-Level Supervisor, Recommending Authority, and Vice President. Reviews and finalization of evaluations should be completed within 30 calendar days or less after immediate Supervisor approval.

Date                             Action
March 1                       Human Resources launches the evaluation period.
March 1 – 31              Administrative Faculty member reviews their PDQ and previous year’s goals and drafts Self-evaluation.
April 1                         Administrative Faculty member submits Self-evaluation to their Supervisor.
April 1 – April 30       Supervisor completes the Employee’s evaluation and meets with the Employee to discuss the evaluation. Administrative Faculty member certifies the evaluation.
April 30                       Supervisor certifies and submits the final evaluation to the Recommending Authority.
May 1 – 31                 Recommending Authority and Vice President/President certify and finalize the evaluation.

IX: PERFORMANCE REVIEW APPEAL PROCESS

Administrative Faculty who disagree with the supervisor’s evaluation may submit a written rejoinder, and where authorized by the institution bylaws as provided for in Section 5.16 of the NSHE Code, request a peer evaluation.

Peer Review Process

A peer review consists of a committee that reviews the evaluation and makes a recommendation to the appropriate vice president to either uphold or make changes to the original evaluation rating. Although the following outlines the general peer review process, it should be noted that individual units or departments may have established bylaws that deviate from this process. The entire peer review process should remain confidential and only be discussed with persons who are not party to the proceedings.

The employee has 15 calendar days from when the evaluation was issued to request a review. This review must be submitted in writing to the appropriate vice president. If the employee does not report to a college dean or vice president, they must address their request for a peer review committee directly to the president. Once the president has appointed a designee, the request should be addressed to the designee.

Committee Composition

The peer review committee will consist of three non-academic faculty members including the chair of the committee. The chair is responsible for submitting the final report to the vice president, or president designee.

After the peer evaluation file has been created, the committee will begin the peer review process. The review may include written materials submitted by the supervisor and the employee. The supervisor and higher levels of review may also use the peer evaluation file in addition to other sources The review may also include interviews with the supervisor and the employee. The parties are interviewed separately and are only interviewed for information regarding the appeal. At its discretion, the committee may request interviews with other personnel. However, interviews are limited to persons who have direct bearing or knowledge of the evaluation or intimate knowledge of the employee’s work. Character interviews are not allowed. The committee should complete the review no later than the end of the A-contract period (e.g., fiscal year).

The report is comprehensive and is normally no more than two to three pages. It includes the following:

Introduction

This section contains:

• The employee’s position
• The employee’s issues with the evaluation
• The resolution requested by the employee
• A brief summary of the department evaluation points of contention

Committee Findings

This section details the committee’s findings of evidence which are the basis for the committee’s recommendation.

Committee Conclusion

The committee must avoid conclusions based on hearsay evidence or emotional displays. The report must state and explain ratings it believes should be amended.

Vice President Review and Selection

The original evaluation and the recommendation of the peer review committee will be forwarded to the appropriate vice president. Both evaluations will be placed in the employee’s permanent personnel file. The vice president will make the final decision about the evaluation. The decision must be presented in writing and addressed to the employee’s supervisor. The employee will receive a copy of the vice president decision. A copy will also be placed in the employee’s permanent personnel file.

1. The supervisor’s official evaluation and the faculty member’s rejoinder and/or peer evaluation will be retained in the faculty member’s personnel file along with other recommendations from a review process. If a peer evaluation, or any other review process result in a recommendation that the initial evaluation be changed, that recommendation shall be forwarded to the President or designee of the institution, who, at his or her discretion, may change the faculty member’s evaluation by means of an addendum attached to the front of the evaluation stating how the evaluation is being changed and the reasons for the change. If the President or designee does not change the evaluation, the reasons shall also be stated by means of an addendum attached to the front of the evaluation. The President or designee shall sign the addendum and provide a copy to the Administrative Faculty member.

2. If the annual performance evaluations provided for in Title 2, Chapter 5, Section 5.12 of the NSHE Code results in an Administrative Faculty member receiving an overall unsatisfactory rating, the employees receiving any rating of unsatisfactory on their evaluation must be provided with constructive feedback in the written evaluation for improving job performance, including a written plan for improvement and timeframe which must be specific and must be provided at the time of the first “unsatisfactory” rating.

X: AUTHORITY AND CROSS-REFERENCE LINKS NSHE CODE

"Title 2, Chapter 5, Section 5.12, NSHE Code
Title 2, Chapter 5, Section 5.16, NSHE Code
Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 2, NSHE BOR Handbook Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 4, NSHE BOR Handbook CSN Bylaws, Chapter 2, Section 2.4.2
CSN Bylaws, Chapter 3, Section 3.2.2 b."

XI: DISCLAIMER

The President has the discretion to suspend or rescind all or any part of this policy or related procedure(s). The President shall notify appropriate CSN personnel, including the Administrative Code Officer and shared governance groups of the suspension or rescission.

Questions about this policy should be referred to the Recommending Authority.

XII: SIGNATURES

RECOMMENDED BY:

Vartouhi Asharian                                        03/03/2026
Administrative Faculty Assembly Chair         Date

Tracy Sherman                                            03/03/2026
Faculty Senate Chair                                     Date

India Barton                                                 03/03/2026
Chief Human Resources Officer                  Date

Reviewed for Legal Sufficiency:

Tina Russom                                             03/03/2026
General Counsel                                           Date

Approved by:

Stacy Klippenstein                                                 03/04/2026
President, College of Southern Nevada                Date

Section 2. The chairman of the committees shall be elected by the committee members, report to the AFA all goals, activities and recommendations and serve for a term of one (1) year.

XIII: ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A: Version History

ATTACHMENT A: HISTORY

VERSION 1:

10/3/2025 – Presented to Faculty Senate
11/7/2025 – Approved by Faculty Senate (T. Sherman)
12/1/2025 – Sent out for signature (V. Asherian, I. Barton, Legal, Klippenstein)

AFA Employee of the Month Nomination Form

Past Winners

2026
January - Steve Ross, Environmental Health & Safety
February - Jyoti Senthil, Strategic Planning  
March - Gregrette Perry-Simmons, Academic Advising

2025
January – Lorena Rodriguez-Rios, Multicultural Centers
February – Ann Thompson, Academic Advising
March – Gavin Kroulik-Whipple, Manager Academic Advising
April – Chante Derella, Academic Advising
May – Emma Myers, Academic Advisor
June – Jesse Hammond, Human Resources
July – Emma Falkenthal, Centers for Academic Success - Tutoring
August – Ruth Palileo, Office of Sponsored Projests - Pre-Award Grants
September – Brenda Romero, Student Success and Mentorship
October – Brandy Candelaria, Assistant Director, Purchasing
November – Tenieka Carter, Academic Advising
December - Denise Martinez, Human Resources

2024
January - Billy Thomas, Math Dual Enrollment
February -  Mimi Linck, Advising
March - Kenneth Roman, Centers for Academic Success
April - Bernice Cooper, Testing Center
May - Benjamin Mendoza, Health Programs Advising
June -Ashley Gonzalez, Human Resources
August - Martha Panduro, Academic Advising
September - Nichole (Nikki) Buscher, Human Resources
October - Ryan Robb, Academic Articulation
November - Ana Silva, Human Resources
December - Jorge Gamez, Academic Advisor

2023
January - Dana Phillips, CSN Libraries
February -  Dr. Ruth Palileo, Pre-Award Grants
March - Chante Derella, Academic Advising
April - Dr. Shari Peterson, Division of Institutional Effectiveness
May - Brian Aikens, Student Affairs
June - No winner because we had no nominees
July - No winner because we had no nominees
August - Brent Greaney, Financial Aid
September - Shannon Prestridge, Centers for Academic Success
October - Eva Berik, Environmental Health & Safety
November - Sarah Taylor, Vice President's Office
December - Amber Suzuki, Testing Center

2022
January-Vishal Sharma
February-Kenneth Foster
March-Colton Jones
April- Kayla Buscher
May- Carey Sedlacek
June- Dr. Nadia Czesky
July – Roberta Paloma
August - Denesha Moore
September - Santiago De La Torre
October - Joe Hicks
November - Hillary Butrico
December - Richard Marshall

2021
January-Kathy Eghoian
February-Dr. Uche Dappa
March- Palwasha Salam
April- Rosie Martinez
May- Gregrette Simmons
June-Miriam Alcantar
July- Rahsaan Kennard
August and September-No winners because we had no nominees
October- Dale Wisniewski
November- Dr. Karen Violanti
December-Summer Watson

2020
January – Kent Ikeda, Admissions & Records Analyst
February - Carcila Gamabon, Centers for Academic Success Specialist
March - Dennis Basilio, Facilities Management Project Manager
April - Alena Bottesch, Centers for Academic Success Specialist
May- Courtney Schmitz, Communications Coordinator, Student Affairs
June - Dawn Reitz, Human Resources
July
August-Paula Michniewicz
September-Nathan Woolsey
October-Kenneth Foster
November-Dawn Reitz
December-Melissa Avelar

2019
January - Carmen Torres, Senior Specialist, Office of Financial Aid
February - Kevin Altman, Academic Advisor, Athletics
March - Patricia Almario Prieto, Project Manager, Facilities Management
April - Gavin Kroulik-Whipple, Academic Advisor/Success Coach
May - Kim Booth, Assistant Registrar, Office of Admissions and Records
June - Kayla McIntosh, Director, Student Affairs
July - Ashton Ridley, Manager, Multicultural Affairs
August - Allen Berndsen, Project Manager, Facilities Management
September – Vanessa Winn, Veterans Education and Transition Services Project Manager
October – Pat Rodich, Facilities Management Specialist
November – Nick Juliano, Planetarium Program Manager
December – Roberta Paloma, Targeted Engagement and Enrollment Coordinator

2018
January - Kayla White, Academic Advisor/Success Coach
February - Jenn Daughtery, Senior Specialist, Receiving & Fixed Asset Control
March - Jamille Walton, Coordinator, Alumni Programs
April - Martha Dominguez, Assistant Director of Technology, Office of the Registrar
May - Joan Rachmel, Specialist, Disability Resource Center
June - Iris Melendez, Coordinator, Human Resources
July - Brian Akins, Director, Student Life and Leadership Development
August - Desarae Pointer, Advisor/Success Coach
September - Terry Cottle, Coordinator, Athletics
October - Paula Michniewicz, Instructional Designer/Senior Specialist, Office of eLearning
November - Bernadette Lopez-Garrett, Assistant Director, Office of the Registrar
December - Lyndalou Bullard, Program Coordinator, Division of Workforce & Economic Development

2017
January - Michelle Word, Coordinator for VP of Academic Affairs
February – Pamela Gallion, Analyst, Institutional Research
March – Beth Schuck, Director, Library Services
April – Michael Farner, Lead Interpreter Specialist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
May – Ryan Rishling, Senior Specialist, Career Services & ReEntry
June – Kimiko Walton, Director, Student Recruitment
August – Patricia Marshall, Student Assistance Team Coordinator, CSN Call Center
September – Darlene Montague, Site Administration Coordinator
October – Andrew Kerr, Planetarium Manager
November – David Singleton, Academic Advisor & Success Coach
December – Dana Mollet, Disability Specialist, Disability Resource Center

2016
January - Santiago DeLaTorre, Advisor/Success Coach
February - Marylou Kohlmeier, Analyst, Strategic Initiatives & Administrative Services
March - Kay Fitzgerald, Summerlin Site Coordinator
April - Claudette Frizzell, Senior Specialist, Facilities Management
May - Millie Vuksanovic, Operations Coordinator, Business Operations
June - Maria Ubaldo, Student Recruitment Coordinator
July - Vartouhi Asherian, Senior Analyst, eLearning
August - Leigh Ann Swayze, Analyst, Cashier's Office
September - Kevin Altman, Advisor/Success Coach
October - Pat Zozaya, Registrar
November - Nicholas Snead, International Student Advisor
December - Kathy Eghoian, Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources

2015
January - Jeff Lycan, Nellis Site Coordinator
February - Beth Schuck, Director of Library Services
March - Diane Welch, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
April - Darlene Montague, Site Coordinator, Mesquite Center
May - Dawn Butler, Recruiter/Success Coach
June - Leonardo Benavides, Coordinator, Diversity, & Multicultural Affairs
July - Suzan Workman, Operations Coordinator, Office of Public Affairs & Government Relations
August - Kathy Guerra, Facilities Interior Project Manager, Facilities Management
September - Eric Garner, Multimedia Manager, Business Operations
October - Connie Newton, Analyst, MyCSN Technology Group, Business Operations
November - Frank McPherson, Assistant Director, Financial Aid
December - Wayne Schultz, DHHS Staff Interpreter, Disability Reource Center

2014
January - Yvonne Jackson, Coordinator, Retention & Advising Services
March - Robyn Rohde, Coordinator, CSN Writing Centers
April - Kathy Eghoian, Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources
May - Millie Vuksanovic, Operations Coordinator, Finance
September - Kay Fitzgerald, Site Coordinator, Summerlin Center
October - Haunani Taylor, Specialist, Office of eLearning
November - Scott Camero, Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research
December - Sharnee' Walker, Coordinator, Disability Reource Center

2013
December - Scott Naus, Director, International Center
November - Josh Ruter, Site Coordinator, Green Valley Center
October - Laura Yavitz, Analyst, Institutional Research
June - Ron Barakat, Site Manager, Cheyenne Campus Child Care
April - Michelle Word, Coordinator for VP of Academic Affairs
March - Greg Hampton, Multimedia Specialist, Public & College Relations
February - Mark Cahill, Interim Director of Purchasing

2012
January - Joyce Bivona, Specialist, Financial Services
February - Jann Carson, Senior Specialist, CAPE
March - Livia Sa, Specialist, Department of Nursing
April - John Scarborough, Director, Human Resources
May - Valerie Stevenson, Lead Teacher, ECE Lab School
June - Mary Edwards, Coordinator, Finance & Administration
July - Yvonne Jackson, Retention & Advising Specialist
September - Shawn Claxton, Coordinator, Work Study Programs
October - Nancy Webb, eLearning

2011
April - Janis Fikes, Director, ECE Lab School
December - Jeff Fulmer, Visual Resources Specialist, Department of Fine Arts