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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-101 - College established - role and mission - governance

(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 professional programs and a limited number of graduate programs to serve regional needs. The center of southwest studies provides a valuable regional, national, and international resource.
(2)
(a)
Fort Lewis college shall be a regional education provider and shall have two-year authority only for an associate of arts degree in agricultural science.
(b)
The Colorado commission on higher education shall, in consultation with the board of trustees of Fort Lewis college, establish the criteria for designation as a regional education provider.
L. 71: R&RE, p. 1182, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 124-14-1. L. 2002: Entire section R&RE, p. 1251, § 2, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1242, § 11, effective August 7. L. 2005: (1) amended, p. 510, § 1, effective May 12. L. 2009: (2)(a) amended, (SB 09-043), ch. 284, p. 1293 § 2, effective May 20.
This part 1 was amended in House Bill 02-1260. Those amendments were superseded by the repeal and reenactment of the section in House Bill 02-1419.
(1) For jurisdiction of Fort Lewis ceded to United States, see § 3-1-116. (2) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002. For the legislative declaration contained in the 2009 act amending subsection (2)(a), see section 1 of chapter 284, Session Laws of Colorado 2009.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-103.3 - Investments in consolidated funds

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.
Added by 2013 Ch. 260,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1297), ch. 260, p. 1374, § 5, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-103.4 - Corporate stock in name of nominee authorized

(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 or are held in a fiduciary capacity if:
(a)
The records of the board of trustees and all reports or accounts rendered by it clearly show the ownership of the stock by the board and the facts regarding the board's holding; and
(b)
The nominee deposits with the board of trustees a signed statement showing the trust ownership, endorses the stock certificate in blank, and does not have possession of or access to the stock certificate except under the immediate supervision of the treasurer of Fort Lewis college or another person that the board of trustees has designated.
(2)
The board of trustees shall maintain a list of certificates of stock held in the names of nominees pursuant to this section and shall make the list available for public inspection during normal business hours.
(3)
The board of trustees shall report to the joint budget committee of the general assembly at each regular session, beginning after August 7, 2013, regarding the investments made and the earnings or losses derived therefrom under the provisions of this section and section
23-52-103.3
. The report must include information indicating the extent to which the investment managers hired by the board of trustees have achieved or failed to achieve the performance benchmarks established pursuant to section
23-52-103.5(1)(b)
.
Added by 2013 Ch. 260,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1297), ch. 260, p. 1374, § 5, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-103.5 - Investment policy - fiduciary responsibility

(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 acknowledgment by the board of trustees of the board's fiduciary responsibility with respect to oversight of the investment policy of Fort Lewis college; and
(b)
The establishment of performance benchmarks for each investment manager hired by the board of trustees pursuant to sections
23-52-103.3
and
23-52-103.4
.
(2)
In selecting investment managers for the purposes of this section, the board of trustees shall use an open and competitive process.
(3)
If the board of trustees votes to invest moneys pursuant to sections
23-52-103.3
and
23-52-103.4
, the board shall require annual financial statements to be submitted to the board of trustees, the state treasurer, the state auditor, and the joint budget committee of the general assembly. The financial statements must include, at a minimum, information concerning investment income, gains, and losses, if any, of Fort Lewis college. The financial statements must report the performance of investments on both a gross-of-fee and a net-of-fee basis.
(4)
If the board of trustees votes to invest moneys pursuant to sections
23-52-103.3
and
23-52-103.4
, the board shall ensure that, at all times, liquid investment assets remain at a level sufficient to pay for all budgeted, outstanding operational obligations and expenses occurring within the current fiscal year.
(5)
Fort Lewis college shall not request from the general assembly any general fund appropriations to replace any losses incurred due to investment activities conducted by the board of trustees pursuant to sections
23-52-103.3
and
23-52-103.4
.
Added by 2013 Ch. 260,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1297), ch. 260, p. 1375, § 5, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-104.5 - Powers and duties of the president

(1)
Repealed.
(2)
On and after September 1, 2002, the president of Fort Lewis college shall report directly to the board of trustees.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 768, § 23, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1256, § 8, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1243, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1256.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-105 - Tuition fees - Native Americans

(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 all qualified Native American students must at all times be admitted to such college free of charge for tuition and on terms of equality with other students. The general assembly shall appropriate from the state general fund one hundred percent of the money required for tuition for such qualified Native American students.
(II)
Repealed.
(2)
Special programs may also be offered to assist Native American students to prepare for, begin, or continue their college education at Fort Lewis college. Fort Lewis college shall not charge Native American students tuition for such programs. The size of any special programs offered pursuant to this subsection (2) is limited by the facilities and revenues available and by the level of appropriations set therefor by the general assembly.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 27, § 2, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 71: R&RE, p. 1183, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 124-14-5. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 213, § 36, effective July 16. L. 85: (1) amended, p. 768, § 24, effective July 1. L. 93: (1) amended, p. 1520, § 29, effective June 6. L. 2002: (1) amended, p. 1256, § 9, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1243, § 11, effective August 7. L. 2008: (1)(b) amended, p. 119, § 6, effective March 19. L. 2010: (1)(b) amended, (SB 10 -003), ch. 391, p. 1844, § 14, effective June 9. L. 2018: (1)(b)(I) and (2) amended, (HB 18-1048), ch. 27, p. 326, § 2, effective August 8.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(a)(II) provided for the repeal of subsection (1)(a), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1256.)
(3) Subsection (1)(b)(II) provided for the repeal of subsection (1)(b)(II), effective July 1, 2016. (See L. 2010, p. 1844.)
(1) For classification of students for tuition purposes, see article 7 of this title. (2) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsection (1), see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002. For the legislative declaration in the 2010 act amending subsection (1)(b), see section 1 of chapter 391, Session Laws of Colorado 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-106 - Donations - power to invest

(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 to appropriation by the general assembly or invested in such securities as are permitted for private trustees and similar fiduciaries under the law of the state of Colorado.
L. 71: R&RE, p. 1183, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 124-14-6. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1257, § 10, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1243, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1257.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-107 - Board of trustees empowered to lease grounds

(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 undeveloped portions of the grounds of the Fort Lewis college, the board of trustees is empowered to lease grounds under its control to private persons or corporations for a term not exceeding fifty years and subject to such regulations as it may prescribe and upon the condition that such private persons or corporations shall construct and equip on such leased grounds such buildings or improvements as the board of trustees designates or approves and secure reimbursement for money invested therein from the rentals of such buildings or from their sale to the board of trustees acting for the state.
L. 76: Entire section added, p. 577, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1257, § 11, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1243, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1257.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-108 - No authority to obligate state

(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; but buildings and improvements erected on any such lands under the control of the board of trustees and devoted to the uses of the college under the terms of sections
23-52-107
to
23-52-113
and the leasehold interest shall be exempt from taxation so far as permitted by the state constitution.
L. 76: Entire section added, p. 577, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1258, § 12, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1243, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1258.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-109 - Buildings - control of

(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.
L. 76: Entire section added, p. 578, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1258, § 13, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1244, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1258.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-110 - Board of trustees may rent buildings

(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 satisfactory as to current rental, maintenance, and ultimate purchase, paying therefor out of the revenues derived from the operation of such buildings by the board of trustees or from other funds under its control available for general maintenance purposes.
L. 76: Entire section amended, p. 578, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1258, § 14, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1244, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1258.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-111 - To be state property at lease end

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 therein contained or thereto attached; except that personal goods or effects of any occupant may be removed.
L. 76: Entire section added, p. 578, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire part amended, p. 1244, § 11, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-112 - Leasehold interest may be sold

(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.
L. 76: Entire section added, p. 578, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1259, § 15, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1244, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1259.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-113 - Board of trustees may rent rooms

(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 quarters in buildings erected under such leases or contracts for such reasonable compensation as it deems best in relation to current operation, maintenance, and upkeep costs.
L. 76: Entire section added, p. 578, § 1, effective April 5. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1259, § 16, effective July 1; entire part amended, p. 1244, § 11, effective August 7.
(1) Amendments to this section by House Bill 02-1260 and House Bill 02-1419 were harmonized.
(2) Subsection (1)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (1), effective July 1, 2003. (See L. 2002, p. 1259.)
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-114 - Hesperus account created

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), constitutes a special account known as the "Hesperus account". The income from said property and from the Hesperus account may be appropriated by the general assembly and used by the board of trustees for tuition waivers at Fort Lewis college for qualified Native American students together with money appropriated for such tuition waivers granted for Native American students pursuant to section
23-52-105
. The board of trustees shall apply any remaining money in the account to such public purpose as the board of trustees determines necessary.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 27,§ 1, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 2002: Entire section added with relocations, p. 1254, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1048), ch. 27, p. 326, § 1, effective August 8.
This section is similar to former § 23-30-114 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-115 - Development of natural resources

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 such land as may be directed from time to time by the board of trustees. Applications for leases of the coal measures, mineral deposits, and oil structures shall be made to the state board of land commissioners, which board may execute such leases in the manner required by law. Rental, royalties, and income therefrom shall be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the special account established by section
23-52-114
.
L. 2002: Entire section added with relocations, p. 1254, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-30-115 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 1 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-116) › Section 23-52-116 - Power to invest

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.
L. 2002: Entire section added with relocations, p. 1254, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-30-116 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 303, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 52 - FORT LEWIS COLLEGE - GRAND JUNCTION SCHOOL (§§ 23-52-101 — 23-52-201) › Part 2 - [Repealed] (§ 23-52-201) › Section 23-52-201 - and 23-52-202 - [Repealed]

L. 82: Entire part repealed, p. 348, § 1, effective March 11.
(1) This part 2 was numbered as article 15 of chapter 124, C.R.S. 1963.
(2) The provisions of this part 2 concerning the Grand Junction School were repealed in 1982. The following is an historical narrative of the property that was the subject of this part 2: The property originally known as the Grand Junction Indian School was granted to the state for educational purposes by the federal congress in 1910; see 36 Stat. 1910, p. 273. A school of horticulture, forestry, and vocational learning was established there in 1911; see L. 11, p. 145, §1. In 1916 a change of use was authorized, allowing the state to use the property for the care of the insane, for an agricultural experiment station, or for other public purposes; see 39 Stat. 1916, p. 128. A state home and training school for mental defectives was then established on the property in 1919; see legislative history of § 27-14-109 prior to its repeal by L. 83, p. 1161, § 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-101 - University established - role and mission

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, and technical degree programs and a limited number of graduate programs. Colorado Mesa university shall also maintain a community college role and mission, including career and technical education programs. Colorado Mesa university shall receive resident credit for two-year course offerings in its commission-approved service area. Colorado Mesa university shall also serve as a regional education provider.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 780, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (SB 10-079), ch. 153, p. 528, §1, effective August 11. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1359, §2, effective August 10. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1324), ch. 192, p. 768, § 1, effective May 21.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-101 as it existed prior to 2003.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-102.5 - [Repealed]

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.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2016. (See L. 2010, p. 1844.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-103.3 - Investments in consolidated funds

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.
L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 341, § 3, effective April 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-103.4 - Corporate stock in name of nominee authorized

(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 of trustees or are held in a fiduciary capacity if:
(a)
The records of the board and all reports or accounts rendered by it clearly show the ownership of the stock by the board and the facts regarding the board's holding; and
(b)
The nominee deposits with the board a signed statement showing the trust ownership, endorses the stock certificate in blank, and does not have possession of or access to the stock certificate except under the immediate supervision of the treasurer of Colorado Mesa university or another person that the board of trustees has designated.
(2)
The board of trustees shall maintain a list of certificates of stock held in the names of nominees pursuant to this section and shall make the list available for public inspection during normal business hours.
(3)
The board of trustees shall report to the joint budget committee of the general assembly at each regular session regarding the investments made and the earnings or losses derived therefrom under the provisions of this section and section
23-53-103.3
. The report shall include information indicating the extent to which the investment managers hired by the board of trustees have achieved or failed to achieve the performance benchmarks established pursuant to section
23-53-103.6(1)(b)
.
L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 341, § 3, effective April 10. L. 2011: (1)(b) amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1362, §6, effective August 10.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending subsection (1)(b), see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-103.6 - Investment policy - fiduciary responsibility

(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)
An acknowledgment by the board of trustees of the board's fiduciary responsibility with respect to oversight of the investment policy of Colorado Mesa university; and
(b)
The establishment of performance benchmarks for each investment manager hired by the board of trustees pursuant to sections
23-53-103.3
and
23-53-103.4
.
(2)
In selecting investment managers for the purposes of this section, the board of trustees shall use an open and competitive process.
(3)
If the board of trustees votes to invest moneys pursuant to sections
23-53-103.3
and
23-53-103.4
, the board shall require annual financial statements to be submitted to the board of trustees, the state treasurer, the state auditor, and the joint budget committee of the general assembly. The financial statements shall include, at a minimum, information concerning investment income, gains, and losses, if any, of Colorado Mesa university. The financial statements shall report the performance of investments on both a gross-of-fee and a net-of-fee basis.
(4)
If the board of trustees votes to invest moneys pursuant to sections
23-53-103.3
and
23-53-103.4
, the board shall ensure that, at all times, liquid investment assets remain at a level sufficient to pay for all budgeted, outstanding operational obligations and expenses occurring within the current fiscal year.
(5)
Colorado Mesa university shall not request from the general assembly any general fund appropriations to replace any losses incurred due to investment activities conducted by the board of trustees pursuant to sections
23-53-103.3
and
23-53-103.4
.
L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 342, § 3, effective April 10. L. 2011: IP(1), (1)(a), (3), and (5) amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1363, §7, effective August 10.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending the introductory portion to subsection (1) and subsections (1)(a), (3), and (5), see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-104 - Board of trustees for Colorado Mesa university to supervise

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 money, lands, and other property which may be donated, devised, or conveyed thereto and to apply the same in such manner as shall best serve the university's objects and interests.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 783, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1363, §8, effective August 10.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-106 as it existed prior to 2003.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-105 - Power to acquire land

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, structures, and other facilities as may be required for the uses and purposes of Colorado Mesa university from funds appropriated by the general assembly.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 783, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1363, §9, effective August 10.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-107 as it existed prior to 2003.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-106 - Board of trustees empowered to lease grounds

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 Colorado Mesa university, the board of trustees is empowered to lease grounds under its control to private persons or corporations for a term not exceeding fifty years, subject to regulations as the board may prescribe and upon the condition that private persons or corporations shall construct and equip on the leased grounds buildings or improvements as the board of trustees designates or approves, reimbursement for money invested therein to be secured from the rentals of the buildings or from their sale to the board of trustees acting for the state.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 783, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1364, §10, effective August 10.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-108 as it existed prior to 2003.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-107 - No authority to obligate state

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 of trustees and devoted to the uses of Colorado Mesa university under the terms of this article and the leasehold interest shall be exempt from taxation so far as permitted by the state constitution.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 783, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-265), ch. 292, p. 1364, §11, effective August 10.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-109 as it existed prior to 2003.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 292, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-108 - Buildings - control of

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.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-110 as it existed prior to 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-109 - Board of trustees may rent buildings

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 purchase, paying therefor out of the revenues derived from the operation of the buildings by the board of trustees or from other funds under its control available for general maintenance purposes.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-111 as it existed prior to 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-110 - To be state property at lease end

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 thereto attached; except that personal goods or effects of an occupant may be removed.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-112 as it existed prior to 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-111 - Leasehold interest may be sold

Nothing in this article shall prevent the transfer or sale of the leasehold interests prior to their expiration, subject to the approval of the board of trustees.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-113 as it existed prior to 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 53 - COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY (§§ 23-53-101 — 23-53-112) › Section 23-53-112 - Board of trustees may rent rooms

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 leases or contracts for reasonable compensation as the board deems best in relation to current operation, maintenance, and upkeep costs.
L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 23-53-114 as it existed prior to 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 54 - METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (§§ 23-54-101 — 23-54-104) › Section 23-54-101 - University established - role and mission - governance

There is hereby established a university at Denver, to be known as Metropolitan state university of Denver, which shall be a comprehensive institution with modified open admission standards at the baccalaureate level; except that nontraditional students at the baccalaureate level who are at least twenty years of age shall only have as an admission requirement a high school diploma, the successful completion of a high school equivalency examination, as defined in section
22-33-102
(8.5), C.R.S., or the equivalent thereof. Metropolitan state university of Denver shall offer a variety of liberal arts and science, technical, and educational programs. The university may offer a limited number of professional programs. In furtherance of its role and mission, Metropolitan state university of Denver may offer master's degree programs that address the needs of its urban service area.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 102,§ 15, eff. 4/7/2014.
L. 2002: Entire article R&RE, p. 1276, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1295), ch. 233, p. 1069, §1, effective August 5. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (SB 12-148), ch. 125, p. 422, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (SB 14-058), ch. 102, p. 383, § 15, effective April 7.
This section is similar to former § 23-54-101 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 125, Session Laws of Colorado 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 23 - POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-81-102) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-56-111) › STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (§§ 23-20-101 — 23-56-111) › Article 54 - METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (§§ 23-54-101 — 23-54-104) › Section 23-54-102.5 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: Entire section added, (SB 10-003), ch. 391, p. 1844, §16, effective June 9. L. 2012: (1) amended, (SB 12-148), ch. 125, p. 424, § 4, effective July 1.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2016. (See L. 2010, p. 1844.)