CSN has announced four finalists in its search for a new president. The candidates will participate in open forums on March 10 and 11 across CSN’s campuses, providing opportunities for the community to engage with each finalist.​

Finalist Candidates and Open Forum Schedules:

Joshua D. Baker, Ph.D.

• Link to CV
• Submit a question/s for open forum
• Provide your feedback on Dr. Joshua Baker

North Las Vegas Campus: Tyrone Thompson Student Union Ballroom
Monday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Charleston Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.​

Henderson Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Darrell L. Cain, Ph.D.

• Link to CV
• Submit a question/s for open forum
• Provide your feedback on Dr. Darell Cain

Henderson Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Monday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.​

Charleston Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.​

North Las Vegas Campus: Tyrone Thompson Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Stacy S. Klippenstein, Ed.D.

• Link to CV
• Submit a question/s for open forum
• Provide your feedback on Dr. Stacy Klippenstein

Charleston Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Monday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.​

North Las Vegas Campus: Tyrone Thompson Student Union Ballroom
Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Henderson Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.​

Rey Rivera, Ed.D.

• Link to CV
• Submit a question/s for open forum
• Provide your feedback on Dr. Rey Rivera

Henderson Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Monday, March 10, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.​

North Las Vegas Campus: Tyrone Thompson Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Charleston Campus: Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings:

• ad hoc CSN President Search Committee Meeting: March 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

  • Location: CSN Charleston Campus, Student Union, Rooms U126-130
    6375 W. Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas

• Board of Regents Special Meeting: March 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m

  • Location: CSN Charleston Campus, Student Union, Rooms U126-130
    6375 W. Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas

Both meetings are open to the public, and attendees are welcome to provide comments. Public comments can also be submitted via telephone by calling (669) 444-9171 and entering Meeting ID 933 5568 7402 and Passcode 555 555, or through the online public comment form available at NSHE Public Comment. A livestream of the meetings will be accessible at NSHE Live Stream.​

For more details on the presidential search and candidate information, visit the CSN President Search webpage.