Congratulations to CSN Faculty Awarded Tenure

March 9 2026
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Dear CSN Community,

We are pleased to share that the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has approved tenure for the following College of Southern Nevada faculty members.

Please join us in congratulating our newest tenured faculty:

Ajax Delvecki
Dr. Amy McAuley
Dr. Andrew Lerwill
Christopher Zahedi
Dr. David Phy
Henry Clay
Joseph Chavoya
Dr. Katlyn Cox
Dr. Keith Strausbaugh
Dr. Kristian Schlick
Dr. Kristie Ogilvie-Cowling
L. Troy Beals
Lina Shoshani
Dr. Matt Howell
Dr. Matthew Stein
Ryan Garbowski
Sherry Gonzales
Tan Nguyen
Dr. Tara Busch
Toni Jackman
Torri Kellough
Tricia Klein
Walter Choi

Tenure is an important milestone in a faculty member’s career. It reflects years of dedication to students, scholarship, and service to the college. Achieving tenure is not easy, and it represents the trust and confidence of peers, academic leadership and the Board of Regents.

We are grateful for the work these faculty members do every day in our classrooms, labs and learning spaces. Their commitment helps shape the academic experience at CSN and supports the success of our students.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-earned achievement.

– ‌Stacy & James

Stacy S. Klippenstein‌, Ed.D.

President

‌‌College of Southern Nevada 

James McCoy, Ed.D.

‌Executive VP, Academic Affairs

College of Southern Nevada