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Nevada State is committed to an inclusive and collaborative process to develop and review institutional policies and procedures.
How to Make Public Comment
Any Nevada State University, internal community members with an active NSHE ID and portal access are encouraged to submit comment. All policies will have an open public comment period for a minimum of 30 calendar days, unless a shorter timeline is necessary to comply with Nevada System of Higher Education, State, Federal or Accredition. Public comments are not publicly disclosed. Once all feedback has been collected, the Department of CPP shall provide it to the Policy Development Lead within 10 calendar days.
Documents that have an open public comment period may have a varied timeframe.
This review will help ensure that policies are implementable, understandable, equitable, and accessible to our community.
To submit a public comment, locate the policy or document on the list under Policies and Documents Available for Public Comment and use the linked form. In order for comments to be considered, commenters must add their full name, title, and detailed comments. Public comments are not publicly disclosed but policy development leads may reach out to commentors if they have questions or need clarification.
Support
Questions about the Public Comment process for new and revised institutional policies and procedures can be directed to policy@nevadastate.edu
Policies and Documents Available for Public Comment
Policies and documents currently available for public comment are listed below. Click on the title you would like to review to display the details. Please read the draft before sharing your comments.
PS 11 Campus Key and Building Access Policy Draft
The Campus Key and Building Access Policy (PS 11) establishes guidelines for managing physical and electronic access to Nevada State University facilities to ensure a safe and secure campus environment. The policy outlines responsibilities for access holders, departments, and administrative units in requesting, issuing, and maintaining keys and access credentials.
The policy defines processes for electronic access (Scorpion Cards) and hard key distribution, including authorization requirements, access levels, and timelines for provisioning and removal. It also establishes protocols for building hours, after-hours access, temporary access, and restricted spaces. Additional provisions address key control, lost or stolen keys, replacement fees, unauthorized duplication, and compliance expectations.
Link to PS 11 Campus Key and Building Access Policy Draft – PDF
Link to Comment Form
Opening Date: Wednesday. April 1, 2026
Closing Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Policies Requested, In Development, and Recently Posted
Policies that have been requested, in development, or recently posted can be found in the NS portal under Institutional Policy or by clicking here: Policy Development Tracker
You must have an NSHE ID to access this policy development tracker. The tracking sheet includes tabs for each stage of the policy process. When policies are ready for public comment, they will be listed above.
*Fast-track policy development may include shortened timelines or altered steps and shall vary on a case-by-case basis to meet situational requirements. (Reference: GP 1 Policy on Institutional Policy and Procedure – Section 6).