Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Finance and Business Operations provides guidance and support for all fiscal, human, physical, and information resources for 91桃色. Find answers to some frequently asked questions below.
What is the legal entity name for 91桃色?
Any contract or agreement with 91桃色 must include the legal entity name: 鈥淏oard of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of 91桃色.鈥
What is the process of paying a guest speaker or independent contractor?
All independent contractors, including guest speakers, who are to be compensated for services must complete an 鈥淚ndependent Contractor Service Agreement鈥 and provide proof of insurance prior to the work/event. The completed form should be emailed to contracts@nsc.edu for review, ideally a minimum of two weeks prior. Once approved, a Requisition should be submitted in Workday. Additional information on the ICSA process for a guest speaker or independent contractor can be found in 鈥淭he ICSA Process鈥 video in the Purchasing Dropbox.
How can I tell if a vendor is registered with 91桃色?
All vendors wishing to do business with 91桃色 must be registered with NSHE鈥檚 Supplier Registration System (SREG). Vendors can register at .
To check and see if a vendor is already registered, visit and click on 鈥淔ind Supplier鈥 to search registered vendors.
How do I purchase 91桃色 branded (logo) items?
The 91桃色 Marketing team reviews all NS branded items including promotional items, swag, gifts, brochures, t-shirts, etc. in order to maintain NS鈥檚 visual identity and brand guidelines. Typically, inquiries start with the department administrative assistant, who will direct you to your department鈥檚 requestor in the Workgroups DaVinci system. Once requests are submitted, Marketing will review and place the order for items.
Additional information on purchasing NS branded (logo) items can be found in the 鈥淧urchasing Branded (Custom) Products as Promotional Items, Prizes, or Gifts鈥 training or by contacting Marketing directly at marketing@nsc.edu聽 or 702-992-2360.
Who reviews agreements/contracts/terms and conditions for 91桃色?
91桃色鈥檚 Contracts group, which includes personnel from the President鈥檚 Office and Finance and Business Operations, reviews all legally binding agreements for the college. Agreements that must be reviewed on behalf of NS include check box acknowledgement of terms and conditions, privacy policies, purchasing agreements, memorandums of understanding, contracts, etc. Only the President or her delegate(s) are able to sign on behalf of NS, so it is important to not sign or agree to any legal agreements. To request any agreement be reviewed, email contracts@nsc.edu .
Who manages public records requests?
91桃色鈥檚 General Counsel reviews and manages all public records requests in accordance with the Nevada Open Records Act (). All requests should be sent to Berna.Rhodes-Ford@nsc.edu .
I have to make a payment to a student. Where do I start?
Payments to students are oftentimes complicated and may have tax or financial aid implications. Depending upon the type of payment, payments are initiated either by Financial Aid, Human Resources, or Accounting Services. For additional information on the types of payments, including a flow chart to determine the best place to start, review FBO鈥檚 Payments to Students Guidelines.
Are there restrictions to items that can be purchased on my PCard?
91桃色 must follow specific guidelines provided by the State of Nevada and Nevada System of Higher Education regarding purchases, including those made on a PCard.
Accounting Services or Purchasing can also help with any questions you may have regarding PCard purchases.
Are there any computer labs on campus?
91桃色鈥檚 Office of Information and Technology Services supports a number of open and instructional computer labs and workstations that provide computing resources to all registered students, faculty, and staff. All workstations provide access to the Internet, Microsoft Office, and WebCampus.
91桃色 conforms to the NSHE computing resources policy. Inappropriate use of computing or networking resources, as defined in this policy, may result in the loss of computing privileges.
For a list of computer labs, visit the Computing Facilities website.
How can I get IT support?
Technical support is available to all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. To submit a work order for support, please contact the Information and Technology Services (ITS) Support Center at 702-992-2400. If a technician is not available, please leave a detailed message including:
Your name and contact information
Your employee or student ID number (if applicable)
A detailed description of your issue/request
Once available, a technician will respond to your request in the order it was received. Faculty, staff, and students may also log on to the online Support Portal to submit a work order and track the status of existing resources.
Can you help me access my 91桃色 account?
Your NS ID is the username and password you use to access campus technology resources including email, computers, and wireless.
Students:
- Username: Your 10 digit NSHE identification number
- Password: Provided via email upon admission
Faculty, staff, and part-time employees:
- Username: Your 10 digit NSHE identification number
- Password: Provided via email at the start of employment
Student employees:
- Username: FirstInitial+LastName (i.e., Bob Smith = bsmith)
- Password: Provided via email at the start of employment
If you鈥檝e never logged into the NS portal, please follow the directions at the link below:
If you ever forget your password, you can visit to reset it without having to call for help.
I'd like to purchase some items for my office. Are there any guidelines or approvals needed?
Furniture, furnishings, d茅cor, accessories, and other equipment requests should be submitted to Campus Infrastructure for review prior to purchase. Examples of such items that require prior approval include, but are not limited to, lamps, fans, space heaters, monitors, desktop risers, non-networked scanners.
The Campus Infrastructure team reviews for ergonomics, durability, sustainability, and safety criteria. To request a review by Campus Infrastructure, complete the NSC Project & Space Request Form or submit the request in the Portal.