Nevada State College at Henderson

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Mission Statement

Mission Statement Nevada State College is a comprehensive baccalaureate institution of higher learning. A member college of the University and Community College System of Nevada, Nevada State College is dedicated to providing quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and civic advancement for the citizens of Nevada. Through student-centered learning, Nevada State College emphasizes and values: exceptional teaching, mentoring, advisement; scholarship; career and personal advancement; continuing education; and service to our community. The college helps address Nevada?s need for increased access to higher education for students entering the higher education system and for students transferring from the state?s community colleges. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs and selected masters programs designed to meet the general needs of the State of Nevada and the specific needs of the southern region of the state. Special emphasis is placed on addressing the state?s need for effective, highly educated and skilled teachers and nurses, and commitment is made to developing and promoting partnerships with Nevada?s public school system, the state?s health care providers, and Nevada?s colleges and universities. The curriculum of Nevada State College will be based upon the community?s needs, the needs of business and industry, and the desires and demands of the students.