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Home » US Law » 2022 Colorado Code » Title 23 - Postsecondary Education » Article 53 - Colorado Mesa University

§ 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 […]

§ 23-53-102. Board of Trustees – Creation – Members – Powers – Duties

There is established the board of trustees for Colorado Mesa university, referred to in this article as the “board of trustees”, which shall consist of thirteen members and shall be the governing authority for Colorado Mesa university. The board of trustees shall be, and is hereby declared to be, a body corporate and, as such […]

§ 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. Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 341, § 3, effective April 10.

§ 23-53-103.4. Corporate Stock in Name of Nominee Authorized

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: […]

§ 23-53-103.6. Investment Policy – Fiduciary Responsibility

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: An acknowledgment by the board of trustees of the board’s fiduciary responsibility with respect to […]

§ 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, […]

§ 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 […]

§ 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 […]

§ 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 […]

§ 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. Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 23-53-110 as it […]

§ 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 […]

§ 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 […]

§ 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. Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 784, § 5, effective July 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 23-53-113 as it existed prior to […]

§ 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 […]