Title 23, Postsecondary Education
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-41-209 Repeal of part or section - notice to the revisor of statutes. (Repealed)
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C.R.S. 23-41-209Statutes current through Chapter 65 of the 2026 Regular Session, effective as of April 20, 2026. The text of this section is not final. It will not be final until compared to, and updated from, the text provided by the Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-41-210 Annual report to general assembly - repeal. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2012: Entire part added, (HB 12-1355), ch. 247, p. 1195, � 1, effective June 4. L. 2013: (1)(b)(II) repealed and (1)(b)(VII) amended, (HB 13-1057), ch. 1, p. 2, � 4, effective January 31. Editor's note: Subsection (1)(c) provided for the repeal of this section, effecti…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-100.3 Definitions
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As used in this article 51, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board of trustees means the board of trustees for Adams state university established pursuant to section 23-51-102 (1)(a). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2053, � 111, effective…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-101 University established - role and mission
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There is hereby established a college at Alamosa, to be known as Adams state university, which shall be a general baccalaureate institution with moderately selective admission standards. Adams state university shall offer undergraduate liberal arts and sciences, teacher preparati…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-102 Board of trustees - creation - members - powers - duties
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(1) (a) There is established the board of trustees for Adams state university, which shall consist of eleven members and shall be the governing authority for Adams state university. The board of trustees shall be, and is hereby declared to be, a body corporate and, as such and by…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-102.5 Tuition - repeal. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2010: Entire section added, (SB 10-003), ch. 391, p. 1844, � 13, effective June 9. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1080), ch. 189, p. 755, � 3, effective May 19. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2016. (See L. 2010, p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-103 Board of trustees for Adams state university fund - creation - control - use
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(1) There is created in the state treasury the board of trustees for Adams state university fund, referred to in this section as the “fund”, which shall be under the control of and administered by the board of trustees in accordance with the provisions of this article. Except as …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-104 Lease of grounds - construction
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For the purpose of providing dormitories, living and dining halls, or cottages and equipment for the use of the school, to enable the construction, financing, and ultimate acquisition thereof, and to aid in improving undeveloped portions of the grounds of Adams state university, …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-105 No authority to create state obligation
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Nothing in this article constitutes authority to enter into a contract which shall in any way create a debt or obligation upon the state on account of the construction of buildings or improvements; except that buildings and improvements erected on lands under the control of the b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-106 Board of trustees to control buildings
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The management of buildings erected and equipped under the terms of this article, and the scale of rentals thereof, shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees. Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 779, � 4, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is simil…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-107 Board of trustees may rent buildings
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The board of trustees is authorized to lease or rent buildings constructed under the provisions of this article from the private persons or corporations constructing the buildings upon such terms as it deems satisfactory as to current rental, maintenance, and ultimate purchase, p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-108 State property at lease end
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Upon the termination of a lease or contract executed under the terms of this article providing for the construction and equipment of buildings, the buildings shall become the property of the state, together with all equipment, furnishings, or appurtenances therein contained or th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-109 Leasehold interest may be sold
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Nothing in this article shall prevent the transfer or sale of the leasehold interest prior to its expiration, subject to the approval of the board of trustees. Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 780, � 4, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-51-110 Board of trustees may rent rooms
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Upon the termination of a lease or contract executed with private persons or corporations for the construction of buildings under the terms of this article, the board of trustees is empowered to rent rooms or quarters in buildings erected under the leases or contracts for reasona…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-100.3 Definitions
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As used in this article 52, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board of trustees or board means the board of trustees for Fort Lewis college established pursuant to section 23-52-102 (1)(a). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2054, � 113, effe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-101 College established - role and mission - governance
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(1) There is hereby established a college at Durango, to be known as Fort Lewis college, which shall be a public liberal arts college, with selective admission standards with a historic and continuing commitment to Native American education. In addition, the college may offer pro…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-102 Board of trustees - creation - members - powers - duties
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(1) (a) Effective July 1, 2002, there is established the board of trustees for Fort Lewis college, which consists of eleven members and is the governing authority for Fort Lewis college. The board of trustees is a body corporate and, as such and by the names designated in this se…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-103 Board of trustees for Fort Lewis college fund - creation - control - use
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(1) Effective September 1, 2002, there is created in the state treasury the board of trustees for Fort Lewis college fund, referred to in this section as the “fund”, which shall be under the control of and administered by the board of trustees in accordance with the provisions of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-103.3 Investments in consolidated funds
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Unless otherwise restrained by the terms of a will, trust agreement, or other instrument of gift, the board of trustees may hold investments in one or more consolidated investment funds in which the participating trusts or accounts have undivided interests. Source: L. 2013: Entir…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-103.4 Corporate stock in name of nominee authorized
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(1) In order to facilitate the investment, reinvestment, sale, and disposition of corporate stocks, the board of trustees may hold certificates of stock in the name of a nominee of its selection without disclosing the fact that the certificates are held by the board of trustees o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-103.5 Investment policy - fiduciary responsibility
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(1) If the board of trustees votes to invest Fort Lewis college's assets pursuant to sections 23-52-103.3 and 23-52-103.4, then the board of trustees shall develop and annually review a written investment policy for Fort Lewis college, which policy must include: (a) An acknowledg…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-104 Governing board - powers
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(1) In addition to those powers conferred elsewhere in this part 1, the board of trustees has the power to: (a) Appoint a president of Fort Lewis college who shall hold the office until removed by the board of trustees or until the president resigns the same; (b) Appoint such oth…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-104.5 Powers and duties of the president
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, the president of Fort Lewis college shall report directly to the board of trustees. Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 768, � 23, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1256, � 8, effective July 1; entire part …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-105 Tuition fees - Native Americans
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(1) (a) Repealed. (b) (I) On and after September 1, 2002, the board of trustees shall fix tuition in accordance with the level of cash fund appropriations set by the general assembly for Fort Lewis college pursuant to section 23-1-104 (1)(b)(I), subject to the restriction that al…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-106 Donations - power to invest
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, all donations of money, securities, or other property of whatever kind and wherever situated made to Fort Lewis college shall be held by the board of trustees for the use and benefit of Fort Lewis college, to be expended subject t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-107 Board of trustees empowered to lease grounds
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, for the purpose of providing dormitories, living and dining halls, or cottages and equipment for the use of the college, and to enable the construction, financing, and ultimate acquisition thereof, and to aid in improving undevelo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-108 No authority to obligate state
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, nothing in sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 shall constitute any authority to enter into any contract which in any way creates any debt or obligation upon the state on account of the construction of such buildings or improvements; …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-109 Buildings - control of
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, the management of buildings erected and equipped under the terms of sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 and the scale of rentals thereof shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees. Source: L. 76: Entire section added, p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-110 Board of trustees may rent buildings
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, the board of trustees is authorized to lease or rent such buildings constructed under the provisions of sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 from the private persons or corporations constructing the same upon such terms as it deems sat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-111 To be state property at lease end
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Upon the termination of any lease or contract executed under the terms of sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 providing for the construction and equipment of buildings, such buildings shall become the property of the state, together with all equipment, furnishings, or appurtenances t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-112 Leasehold interest may be sold
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, nothing in sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 shall prevent the transfer or sale of the leasehold interests prior to their expiration, subject to the approval of the board of trustees. Source: L. 76: Entire section added, p. 578, � 1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-113 Board of trustees may rent rooms
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(1) Repealed. (2) On and after September 1, 2002, upon the termination of any lease or contract executed with private persons or corporations for the construction of buildings under the terms of sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113, the board of trustees is empowered to rent rooms or …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-114 Hesperus account created
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The proceeds of or income from the property formerly known as the Fort Lewis school, granted by the United States to the state of Colorado, pursuant to an act of congress approved April 4, 1910 (36 Stat. 274), as modified by an act of congress approved May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 128)…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-115 Development of natural resources
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The state board of land commissioners is authorized to prudently develop such coal measures, mineral deposits, and oil structures by lease or otherwise as is situated on lands described in section 23-52-114, but such development shall not unreasonably interfere with the use of su…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-52-116 Power to invest
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The board of trustees has the power to direct the investment of funds held by the state treasurer pursuant to section 23-52-114 in such securities as are permitted for private trustees and similar fiduciaries under the law of the state of Colorado. Source: L. 2002: Entire section…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-100.3 Definitions
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As used in this article 53, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board of trustees means the board of trustees for Colorado Mesa university established in section 23-53-102 (1)(a). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2054, � 115, effective August…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-101 University established - role and mission
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There is hereby established a university at Grand Junction, to be known as Colorado Mesa university, which shall be a general baccalaureate and graduate institution with selective admission standards. Colorado Mesa university shall offer liberal arts and sciences, professional, a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-102 Board of trustees - creation - members - powers - duties
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(1) (a) There is established the board of trustees for Colorado Mesa university, which consists of thirteen members and is the governing authority for Colorado Mesa university. The board of trustees is, and is declared to be, a body corporate and, as such and by the names designa…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-102.5 Tuition - repeal. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2010: Entire section added, (SB 10-003), ch. 391, p. 1844, � 15, effective June 9. L. 2011: (1) amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1361, � 4, effective August 10. Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2016. (See L. 2010…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-103 Board of trustees for the Colorado Mesa university fund - creation - control - use
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(1) There is created in the state treasury the board of trustees for Colorado Mesa university fund, referred to in this section as the “fund”, which shall be under the control of and administered by the board of trustees in accordance with the provisions of this article. The boar…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-103.3 Investments in consolidated funds
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Unless otherwise restrained by the terms of a will, trust agreement, or other instrument of gift, the board of trustees is authorized to hold investments in one or more consolidated investment funds in which the participating trusts or accounts have undivided interests. Source: L…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-103.4 Corporate stock in name of nominee authorized
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(1) In order to facilitate the investment, reinvestment, sale, and disposition of corporate stocks, the board of trustees is authorized to hold certificates of stock in the name of a nominee of its selection without disclosing the fact that the certificates are held by the board …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-103.6 Investment policy - fiduciary responsibility
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(1) If the board of trustees votes to invest Colorado Mesa university's assets pursuant to sections 23-53-103.3 and 23-53-103.4, then the board of trustees shall develop and annually review a written investment policy for Colorado Mesa university, which policy shall include: (a) …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-104 Board of trustees for Colorado Mesa university to supervise
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The board of trustees shall have general supervision of Colorado Mesa university and the control and direction of the funds and appropriations made thereto, and the board of trustees shall have power to receive, demand, and hold for the uses and purposes of the university all mon…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-105 Power to acquire land
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The board of trustees shall also have power to take and hold, by gift, devise, or purchase or through exercise of the power of eminent domain pursuant to law, so much additional land as may become necessary for the location and construction of such additional buildings, structure…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-106 Board of trustees empowered to lease grounds
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For the purpose of providing dormitories, living and dining halls, or cottages and equipment for the use of Colorado Mesa university, and to enable the construction, financing, and ultimate acquisition thereof, and to aid in improving undeveloped portions of the grounds of Colora…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-107 No authority to obligate state
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Nothing in this article shall constitute authority to enter into a contract which in any way creates any debt or obligation upon the state on account of the construction of buildings or improvements; but buildings and improvements erected on lands under the control of the board o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-108 Buildings - control of
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The management of buildings erected and equipped under the terms of this article and the scale of rentals thereof shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees. Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, � 5, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-109 Board of trustees may rent buildings
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The board of trustees is authorized to lease or rent buildings constructed under the provisions of this article from the private persons or corporations constructing the buildings upon such terms as the board deems satisfactory as to current rental, maintenance, and ultimate purc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-53-110 To be state property at lease end
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Upon the termination of a lease or contract executed under the terms of this article providing for the construction and equipment of buildings, the buildings shall become the property of the state, together with all equipment, furnishings, or appurtenances therein contained or th…