CSN Policies provide direction and guidance that, along with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) policies, assist members of the CSN Community in the daily conduct of CSN business. Policies are approved by the President generally upon the recommendation of the Faculty Senate.
These policies and procedures do not constitute a contract or implied contract. The President is vested with the right to interpret, amend or withdraw these at his discretion.
There are 5 categories of Policies: General (GEN), Faculty (FAC), Student (STU), Finance & Facilities (FIN), and Human Resources (ADM), and the policies are listed alphabetically. Also, provided below are several informational items concerning topics that are frequently addressed.
General Policies (GEN)
- Academic School and DWED Collaboration Policy
- Animals on Campus Policy
- Annual Revision of the CSN Catalog Policy
- Certificate Programs
- CSN Committees
- eLearning Policy
- Hate Crimes Policy
- Key Policy
- Information Systems and Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Policy
- Institutional Review Board Policy
- Integrated Strategic Planning Policy
- Minor Children on Campus Policy
- Policy Development, Approval and Formatting Policy
- Political Activity, Political & Public Interest Advocacy and the Use of CSN Facilities Policy
- Records Retention Procedure and Disposition Schedule(NSHE)
- Reporting Substantive Changes to the Accrediting Body
- Spring Break Scheduling Policy
- Student Identification Verification Policy
- Student Newspaper Policy
- Use of College Equipment & Property
- Vertebrate Animals Policy
Faculty Policies (FAC)
- Academic Assessment Policy
- Academic Faculty Travel Policy
- Academic Freedom Policy
- Academic Officers
- Academic Program Review Policy
- Course Fee Policy
- Course Syllabus Policy
- Counselor Lead Policy
- Curriculum Policy
- Department Chair Selection and Recall Policy
- Department Definition & Chair Compensation
- Distance Education Stipend
- Elections Policy
- Emeriti Faculty
- Faculty Evaluation Policy
- Faculty Tenure Policy
- Faculty Workload Policy
- General Education for AA, AS and AB Degrees Policy
- General Education for AAS Degrees Policy
- Institutional Assessment Policy
- Lead Librarian Policy
- Merit Pay Policies
- Office Request Policy
- Qualifications for Faculty Policy
- Sabbatical Leave Policy
- Textbook Policy
- Transfer Policy
Student Policies (STU)
- Academic Honors Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Probation and Suspension Policy
- Academic Renewal Policy
- Administrative Degree Clearance Policy
- Course Registration & Withdrawal Policy (Rev. 5/2024)
- Credit Hour Load Policy
- Credit Overload Request Form (link to current form on CSN Forms page)
- Declaration of Major Policy
- Disruptive and Abusive Student Policy
- Extracurricular Activities
- Non-Traditional Education Credit Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Student Conduct Code Policy
- Student Conduct Procedure
- Student Grade Appeal Policy
- Tuition Refund Policy
- Unregistered Persons in Class
Finance Policies (FIN)
- Account Control Policy
- Cash and Payment Handling Operations Policy & Procedure
- Contract Approval Procedure
- Equipment Checkout Policy
- Equipment Disposal Policy
- Equipment Inventory Policy
- Grants and Contracts Accounting Policy
- Hosting Policy
- Independent Contractor Agreement Policy
- Memberships, Dues, Licenses & Association Fees Policy
- Receiving Policy
Human Resources Policies (ADM)
- ADA-ADAAA Policy
- Administrative Faculty Hiring Policy
- Classified Employees' Dependents Grant-in-Aid
- Consensual Relationships Policy
- Family and Medical Leave Policy
- Flexible Work Policy (10/2024)
- Interim Appointments, Internal Promotions & Additional Responsibilities for Pay (ADM 8.1)
- Nepotism Policy
- Non-Discrimination Policy (Rev. 2/2024)
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time Academic Faculty Hiring Policy
Policies in Progress
| Title | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Integrity Policy | Faculty Senate recently considered proposed amendments, and it was returned to the committee for further review. | |
| Curriculum Policy | Faculty Senate recently approved potential revisions, and VPAA/Deans are reviewing. | |
| Sabbatical Leave Policy | Faculty Senate is reviewing potential revisions to the sabbatical leave application. |
CSN Bylaws
Faculty Senate Bylaws
Copyright Information & Guidelines
- CSN Plan to Combat the Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Material - July 1, 2010
- CSN Applicable Intellectual Property - March 16, 2015
First Amendment Use
Alcohol & Drug-Free Workplace
- Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy Statement
- CSN's Notice to Students & Employees Regarding Illicit Drugs and Alcohol