The Nevada Faculty Alliance (NFA) urges the Nevada Board of Regents to scrutinize conflicting budget narratives emerging from institutions within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), citing widespread confusion and concerns about how proposed cuts and fee increases are being justified.

In a letter sent to the Board, NFA leaders say faculty across the state are hearing dramatically different accounts of the system’s financial condition—ranging from warnings of deep academic cuts to assurances that no budget crisis exists.

According to the letter, administrators at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) have suggested that as many as 90 academic faculty positions may be eliminated if student fees are not raised. Meanwhile, faculty at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) report being told by their administrations that no budget emergency is underway.

At the same time, the letter states that both Western Nevada College (WNC) and UNR are exploring new infrastructure investments even as they consider reductions to lower‑level positions. The NFA argues that these mixed messages have left faculty uncertain about the true state of NSHE finances.

“There seems to be some disagreement across institutions about what the state of the budget is and whether it is considered a fiscal emergency,” the letter notes. The organization is asking Regents to press for clarity and consistency in budget reporting and decision‑making.

The NFA also raises concerns about the systemwide budget proposal submitted to the Board of Regents. According to the letter, the plan does not eliminate any executive‑level positions across NSHE, even as it proposes cuts to administrative faculty earning between $40,000 and $80,000 annually.

“If a goal of the Regents is to tackle administrative bloat and unnecessary projects, it does not appear that NSHE’s proposed budget cuts are in alignment,” the letter states.

The faculty group argues that without transparent and consistent information, it is difficult for employees, students, and the public to understand the rationale behind proposed fee increases, staffing reductions, or new capital projects.

The Board of Regents is expected to continue budget discussions in the coming months as institutions prepare for the next legislative cycle.