It will help develop new technologies while helping students understand new and upcoming technological break throughs for future advancement in Higher Education

With the advancement of technology, especially computer technology, it is extremely important that graduates in Nevada are prepared for upcoming job opportunities

The Board needs to work more with local businesses to fund programs at the different institutions and work with the legislature to loosen it's purse strings to assist Higher Education

Affirmative Action is already in place to take care of prejudices and unfairness

I believe in forgiveness programs for citizens unable to repay

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I feel that artificial intelligence can be a great tool for students and faculty to use in higher education. Artificial intelligence will allow stakeholders to become more efficient with their time and provide a greater work/education life balance. However, it is extremely important that students and faculty are trained properly in the use of AI. I feel that it is too easy for individuals to become reliant on AI to complete their tasks. If elected, I would look at ways that AI can be utilized in a manner that still forces students to think critically and put forth their own original work. There are already measures in place that check for AI use in submitted assignments. However, I feel that it's still easy to rely on AI to complete tasks.

I think that AI could reduce the number of jobs available to all individuals, not just recent college graduates. This reinforces my belief that AI needs to be used as a tool. Employers and higher ed institutions alike need to retain the human element in AI implementation. I believe it is the Board of Regents' responsibility to ensure safe guards are put in place. Procedures that help to improve every individual's life with the inevitable introduction of AI systems in every professional setting across the world.

The Board of Regents needs to ensure that research funding is maintained equally across all three of it's research institutions. The board needs to set an overarching goal for funding and constantly review it's budget to maintain funding across these institutions. Regents must also listen to institutional leadership, students and faculty, and make a decision that aligns with this overarching goal.

I feel the role of any elected official is to listen to the constituents who put you in that position. This means listening to the voices of all constituents, those in favor of DEI and those who oppose it. However, I personally believe that DEI is paramount to ensuring that every individual has a fair chance of being selected. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a mechanism that breaks down barriers for individuals who may be burdened by the preconceived bias of others. This mechanism creates a transparent lens that allows for individuals to be selected based on their abilities and nothing else. It also allows for individuals to feel welcomed to an environment once they are selected.

I currently work for the Clark County government and have been employed there for three and a half years. In my time in this position I have come to respect the effort put forth by individuals who are also employed in public service. Most of the time employees face insurmountable workloads, disgruntled customers, and the negative perceptions of public service work. In the midst of all of this, individuals still find a way to persevere through this difficulty to provide a service to the public. These individuals work to keep you safe, educate the world's future generations, and overall just keep things moving. I feel that it is more than fair to reward all of this tireless effort with student loan repayment/forgiveness programs.

AI is here. Our job in higher education is to make sure students not only understand how to use it, but also how to think about it. That means building AI into different programs including tech, healthcare, business, and education. I’ve seen what AI can do if used properly. At the same time, we’ve got to make sure students are still learning critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethics. AI is just another tool.

AI is definitely going to change the job market, but that is not a bad thing if we’re prepared. Some jobs will change, some will go away. New ones are already being created. The key is making sure our students are ready to adapt. In Nevada, that means connecting what we teach to real workforce needs in healthcare, hospitality, or emerging industries so students can step into good jobs right here at home.

We can’t just sit back and wait when funding changes. We’ve got to stay ahead of it. The Board should be advocating for Nevada, building stronger partnerships with the private sector, and making sure our institutions are competitive for grants. We also need to be smart about diversifying funding so we’re not relying too heavily on one source. At the end of the day, it’s about stability and making sure our universities can keep moving forward.

Nevada is incredibly diverse, and our higher education system should reflect the communities we serve. I believe in making sure everyone has a fair shot and that we’re removing barriers and expanding access. At the same time, we’ve got to maintain high standards. It’s not one or the other. We can focus on opportunity and still make sure decisions are based on merit and potential. We have an opportunity to even the playing field for all students.

I think these programs make sense, especially when they’re tied to real needs that we have here in Nevada. If someone is willing to serve as a teacher, a nurse, or in another high-need field, helping with their loans is a smart investment. It helps the individual, and it helps our communities. I’d like to see more of that here in Nevada, programs that encourage people to stay, work, and build their future right here.

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