Recently Updated Policies

The policies listed below have recently been revised, approved, or otherwise updated. Select a policy to review its current requirements, effective date, and most recent changes.

Policy Category Last Revised Date Effective Date Purpose
Course Syllabus Policy Faculty Policies (FAC)
Purpose of the Course Syllabus Policy

To provide uniform guidelines to faculty in the development of course syllabi.
Elections Policy Faculty Policies (FAC)
Purpose of the Elections Policy

Create a uniform and impartial system of conducting elections for faculty officers.
Textbook Policy Faculty Policies (FAC)
Purpose of the Textbook Policy

This policy provides professional and ethical guidelines for the selection and adoption of physical or electronic textbooks or other instructional materials for CSN courses to minimize costs to students without compromising academic standards and academic freedom.
Nepotism Policy Human Resources Policies (ADM)
Purpose of the Nepotism Policy

To communicate the college's policy regarding CSN's employees concerning the employment and other related activity of relatives of CSN employees. CSN is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment free from potential conflicts of interest, both perceived and actual, and potential favoritism and preferential treatment, both perceived and actual. CSN believes employees should be evaluated on the merits of their work without improper influence or the potential for improper influence or favoritism in employment decisions and other related activities involving relatives of CSN employees. This policy identifies relationships of employees that may impact CSN's mission.
Administrative Faculty Evaluation Policy Human Resources Policies (ADM)
Purpose of the Administrative Faculty Evaluation Policy

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.
Consensual Relationships Policy Human Resources Policies (ADM)
Purpose of the Consensual Relationships Policy

To communicate the college's policy regarding consensual relationships (defined as romantic, intimate, and/or sexual relationships among members of CSN employees with other CSN employees and/or student populations willingly engaged in by both parties) when one of the parties has institutional responsibility for, or authority over, the other. Consensual relationships in this context can compromise the integrity of an individual's right or ability to pursue academic, training, research or professional interests; create the potential for abuse of the authority; or cause problems due to the perceptions of third parties.
Registered Sex Offender Policy & Procedures Student Policies (STU)
Purpose of the Registered Sex Offender Policy & Procedures

This policy establishes requirements and procedures for registered offenders who seek admission, enrollment, employment, or other presence on CSN campuses. It supports compliance with NSHE policy and applicable federal and state law governing registered offenders.
Vehicle Use Policy Finance and Administration Policies (FIN)
Purpose of the Vehicle Use Policy

To communicate the College’s policy regarding CSN employees' use of vehicles to serve as transportation to and from college business and to provide guidance about the responsibility for official vehicle operators.