The Board of Regents is established by the Nevada Constitution and statutorily endowed with the powers to provide direction and governance for all activities of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). The Board of Regents, in conjunction with the employees of the Chancellor's Office, provides direction and coordination for the various activities of the campuses and units of the NSHE. The Chancellor's Office includes functional areas of academic affairs, budget and financial planning/programming and legal counsel. Constitutional Authority: Article 11, Section 4 and NRS 396.