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 preparation, and business degree programs, a limited number of graduate level programs, and two-year transfer programs with a community college role and mission. Adams state university shall receive resident credit for two-year course offerings in its commission-approved service area. Adams state university has a significant responsibility to provide access to teacher education in rural Colorado. Adams state university shall also serve as a regional education provider. In addition, Adams state university shall offer programs, when feasible, that preserve and promote the unique history and culture of the region.
Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 776, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1080), ch. 189, p. 753, § 1, effective May 19.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 23-51-101 as it existed prior to 2003.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 23 - Postsecondary Education
Article 51 - Adams State University
§ 23-51-101. University Established - Role and Mission
§ 23-51-102. Board of Trustees - Creation - Members - Powers - Duties
§ 23-51-103. Board of Trustees for Adams State University Fund - Creation - Control - Use
§ 23-51-104. Lease of Grounds - Construction
§ 23-51-105. No Authority to Create State Obligation
§ 23-51-106. Board of Trustees to Control Buildings
§ 23-51-107. Board of Trustees May Rent Buildings
§ 23-51-108. State Property at Lease End