Nevada State Board of Regents, District 10
The Nevada Board of Regents governs the Nevada System of Higher Education, which includes state universities, community colleges, and research institutions. Regents establish policies for higher education, oversee institutional leadership, set tuition and fee structures, and help shape long-term planning for workforce development and academic programs. Because higher education plays a critical role in economic opportunity, civic engagement, and statewide innovation, these races influence how Nevada supports students, protects institutional independence, and ensures responsible stewardship of public higher education resources.Note: This is a nonpartisan race. The designation only applies to the race, and does not reflect the political affiliations of the candidates.
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Joseph Arrascada
(NON)
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Peter Reed
(NON)
What role do you see artificial intelligence playing in higher education curriculum?
How do you believe artificial intelligence may affect job opportunities for graduates in Nevada?
What role should the Board of Regents play in responding to changes in federal research funding?
What are your views on the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the selection of students and faculty?
What are your views on student loan repayment or forgiveness programs tied to work or public service?
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Campaign Phone Number
775-997-9248
Endorsements
Nevada State Education Association; Native Voters Alliance Nevada; Nevada Faculty Alliance
I view artificial intelligence (AI) as a complex new tool requiring a thoughtful approach to identify both potential benefits and limitations. AI is an innovation that creates new opportunities for certain disciplines, such as healthcare, business, engineering and STEM. On the other hand, there is potential for abuse when it is used to replace human-led critical analysis or generation of original content. All colleges and universities should carefully analyze where it may be helpful and where there are potential risks. Developing effective policies and procedures to govern and monitor its use is important, but such analysis is in its infancy at most institutions. I look forward to working with stakeholders to consider its optimal use.
AI will likely have a variable impact on job opportunities, depending on the specific discipline and position type. There is no question that it will have an impact, but I think the extent to which it affects future opportunities, and its reach across fields has yet to be fully understood. I believe the best approach is to be prepared for changes by ensuring that students are empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to use AI in their future careers in an appropriate and responsible manner. Employment options always change over time, and they will continue to evolve, with students needing to be well trained and capable of adapting to changes. I suspect this will be true in regard to AI as well as any other future unknown innovations.
The Regents can do several things to continue to support our R1 institutions (UNR and UNLV), along with our other institutions to support continued success in securing external funding. First, with changes at the federal level limiting funding opportunities, maintaining a healthy funding portfolio will likely require faculty to write more funding proposals. The Regents can monitor and improve support and infrastructure available to faculty in identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals and managing grants. The Regents can also advocate for increases in state funding to increase the number of research-capable faculty at our institutions. The more faculty we have, the more proposals get written, which increases external funding.
While NSHE institutions are very diverse, there are no diversity-related preferences in student enrollment or employee hiring. Thus, I ask myself how we can best support the success of historically disenfranchised community members. Unpacking ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ helps answer this question, as each element represents an important aspect of identity, positionality and belonging. Coloring this issue is the recent Orwellian re-interpretation of these concepts as being somehow harmful. I believe in welcoming and respecting individual differences, backgrounds and perspectives. I recognize diversity as a strength, and I promote equity and access, acknowledging the need to proactively support inclusion of historically excluded groups.
I support student loan repayment and forgiveness programs for those who leverage their education to give back to their community through public service.
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