Addendum to the original 1996 "Western Governors University Memorandum of Understanding." These documents, in conjunction with the 2015 "State of Nevada, Executive Department, A Proclamation by the Governor," establishes WGU Nevada.
Proclamation from the State of Nevada, signed by the Governor of the State of Nevada, Brian Sandoval. This document, in conjunction with the original 1996 "Western Governors University Memorandum of Understanding," and the 2015 "Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Nevada and Western Governors University," establishes WGU Nevada.
Text of certificate reads:
CERTIFICATE OF COMMEMORATION
PRESENTED TO
Western Governors University
Nevada
On the occasion of the launch of your sixth
state-based university; with appreciation for your
commitment to providing an accessible, affordable
higher education to the residents of the state of Nevada
June 16, 2015
Date
[signed]
DEAN HELLER
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Text of certificate reads:
United States Congresswoman
Dina Titus
Certificate of Special
Congressional Commendation
Presented to
The Western Governors
University Nevada
On the occasion of the launch of your
nonprofit online university.
June 16, 2015
date
[signed]
Congresswoman Dina Titus, NV-01
Text of certificate reads:
United States Congress
Representative Joe Heck
Certificate of Special Recognition
Presented to
WGU Nevada
In recognition of your
Official Launch Ceremony
Congratulations! Thank you for expanding access to higher education
in our great state. Best wishes as you educate the people of Nevada.
June 16, 2015
[signed]
Joe Heck, D.O.
Member of Congress
Text of certificate reads:
City of North Las Vegas
Certificate of Recognition
presented June 16, 2015
Western Governors University Nevada
FOR OFFERING ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HIGHER
EDUCATION FOR NEVADA RESIDENTS
[signed by]
John L. Lee, Mayor
Anita G. Wood, Mayor Pro Tempore
Pamela A. Gomes-Brown, Councilwoman
Wade W. Wagner, Councilman
Isac E. Barron, Councilman
Text of certificate reads:
United States House of
Representatives
Congressman Cresent Hardy
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
presented to
Western Governors
University Nevada
In recognition of your launch event and your mission to provide
affordable higher education to all Nevadans
June 16, 2015
date
[signed]
CRESENT HARDY
MEMBER OF CONGRESS
The state of Nevada and Western Governors University have partnered to created WGU Nevada, a nonprofit, online, competency-based university designed to meet the higher-education needs of busy working adults who need a bachelor's or master's degree to advance their careers and improve their lives and the lives of their families.
WGU Nevada press release announcing Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval issuing a proclamation and signing a memorandum of understanding establishing WGU Nevada.
WGU Nevada officially launched at this event on June 16, 2015, at the inNEVation Center in Las Vegas. It featured Switch Vice President Adam Kramer, Governor Brian Sandoval (via video), Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison, USA Funds Director of State Engagement and Relations Anna Gatlin, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Chancellor Dan Klaich, WGU President Bob Mendenhall, WGU Nevada Chancellor Spencer Stewart, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dale Erquiaga, Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children’s Hospital CEO Todd Sklamberg, WGU graduate Derrick Glum, and WGU graduate (and current grad student) Jennifer Knight.
Program for WGU Nevada's Inaugural Commencement Ceremony. The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada, the Honorable Mark Hutchison delivered the commencement address.