The Colorado Commission on Higher Education is a nine member lay board, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, that acts as a central policy and coordinating board for Colorado public higher education. Commissioners are appointed from each congressional district and one is appointed at large. The mission of the commission is to implement the directives of the General Assembly and promote and preserve quality, access, accountability, diversity, and efficiency within Colorado public higher education.
Commissioners serve staggered terms of four years.
The Commission employs a professional staff of nineteen, and meets monthly, on campuses throughout the state, to discuss and act on statewide higher education policy. The Commission works in consultation with governing boards of higher education institutions in the development and implementation of legislative directives and statewide higher education policy. In addition, the Commission receives assistance from an advisory committee that includes legislative, faculty, student, and citizen representation. Commissioners Raymond T. Baker, Sixth Congressional District. Term expires June 2003.