Colorado State University-Pueblo

The state of Colorado established and continues to recognize the University through state statutes:

There is hereby established a University at Pueblo, to be known as Colorado State University-Pueblo, which shall be a regional, comprehensive university with moderately selective admissions standards. The University shall offer a broad array of baccalaureate programs with a strong professional focus and a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences. The University shall also offer selected masters level graduate programs. (Colorado Statutes 23-55-101)

In April, 2005 the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System adopted a complementary, focused mission statement for the University that stresses its distinctiveness and central commitments:

Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to excellence, setting the standard for regional comprehensive universities in teaching, research and service by providing leadership and access for its region while maintaining its commitment to diversity.

Both of these statements guide the University in all that it does.

VALUES:
In addition to the new mission statement, the Colorado State University System Board of Governors adopted a new set of values to be shared by CSU-Pueblo and its sister school, Colorado State University in Fort Collins. These values are as follows:

Be ACCOUNTABLE
Promote CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Employ a CUSTOMER FOCUS
Promote FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Demonstrate INCLUSIVENESS and DIVERSITY
Encourage and reward INNOVATION
Act with INTEGRITY and MUTUAL RESPECT
Provide OPPORTUNITY and ACCESS
Support EXCELLENCE in TEACHING and RESEARCH[1]

[1] CSU Board of Governors Web page, http://csusystem.edu/index.asp?url=values .