Commission on Postsecondary Education Commissioners

COMMISSION COMPOSITION

NRS 394.383

  1. The Commission on Postsecondary Education is hereby created within the Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The Commission consist of (a) An employee of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation designated by the Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to serve as a nonvoting member; and
    (b) Six voting members appointed by the Governor.

NRS 394.384

  1. The Governor shall appoint:
    (a) Two members who are knowledgeable in the field of education, but not persons representing postsecondary educational institutions, or colleges established or maintained under the laws of this State.
    (b) Two members who are representatives of private postsecondary educational institutions.
    (c) Two members who are representatives of the general public and are not associated with the field of education.

COMMISSIONERS

Thomas Kenny

Chair
Dr. Kenny is the current Chair of the Commission and represents licensed postsecondary institutions

Sharon Frederick

Vice Chair
Ms. Frederick is the vice chair of the Commission and represents Veterans.

Peter Mikhail

Member
Member represents private postsecondary educational institutions.

Jessica Todtman

Member
Member represents "knowledgeable about education"

Jon Ponder

Member
Member represents the general public

Randall Kirner

Member
Member represents general public.

Janiese Clyne

Member
Member represents the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation as a non-voting member.

Vacant

Commissioner
Represents "knowledgeable about education".