Defining Student Success at Nevada State

Student Success Definition

At Nevada State, we take a holistic approach to student success. It includes measurable outcomes that support the mission of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), such as

• Improving graduation rates; 
• Improving retention rates; 
• Keeping classes affordable and accessible; 
• Helping all students find a rewarding career or advance in their current position. 

Student success also includes goals that are equally important but more difficult to measure, such as:

• Creating a supportive environment where you feel like you belong;
• Challenging you to question long-held beliefs;
• Developing your critical thinking skills and the ability to see problems from multiple perspectives;
• Helping you cultivate the metacognitive and reflective skills needed to be a lifelong learner;
• Supporting your professional goals, so that you feel confident in your ability to find a new career or advance in your current role;
• Helping you enrich your personal life, where you are curious about the natural world, intrigued by the arts, informed by diverse perspectives, engaged in your communities, and able to make sound, ethical decisions.

Overall, we want your journey at Nevada State to be a transformational one, where you grow both personally and professionally.