Message from the Chair

The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System represents the people of Colorado, assuring effective management, accountability, and responsible leadership of all the CSU System campuses. Board members come from across the state and from many different fields—business, public service, agriculture—but we share a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success.

As chairman, I personally dedicate my time and energy to the CSU System because I believe it is the best-kept secret in the country. Our faculty and students are, quite literally, changing the world through their research breakthroughs and hands-on involvement in service and outreach. The learning environment on our campuses is focused on a high-quality student experience that prepares graduates well for both fulfilling careers and rewarding lives.

The Board of Governors sets a standard of excellence for all the campuses that carry the Colorado State name, through the establishment of a bold vision, mission, and values coupled with ambitious stretch goals for each campus. Even in a time of limited funding and scarce resources, we are dedicated to finding new and creative sources of support to enable the CSU System schools to advance further and faster, recognizing the needs of an evolving workforce and a competitive, global economy.

We believe the CSU System can and should be the best in the country, and we’re working to make that vision real. This is one secret that deserves to be told, and I invite you to explore this site and learn more about the state’s greatest educational resource: Colorado State University.

Douglas L. Jones
Chairman of the Board, Colorado State University System