The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) was established in 1965 by the
Colorado General Assembly
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. The Commission replaced an association which met informally to consider matters related to
higher education
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. The
Colorado Department of Higher Education (DHE) is the principal department of the
Colorado state government responsible for implementing the policies of the CCHE.
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In 1985 the Assembly gave the Commission increased authority and specific directives through the passage of House Bill 1187.
Specific responsibilities include developing long-range plans for an evolving state system of higher education:
*Review and approve degree programs.
*Establish the distribution formula for higher education funding; recommend statewide funding levels to the legislature.
*Approve institutional capital construction requests; recommend capital construction priorities to the legislature.
*Develop policies for institutional and facility master plans.
*Administer statewide student financial assistance programs through policy development, program evaluation, and allocation of funds.
*Develop and administer a statewide off-campus (extended studies), community service, and continuing education program.
*Determine institutional roles and missions.
*Establish statewide enrollment policies and admission standards.
*Conduct special studies as appropriate or directed, regarding statewide education policy, finance, or effective coordination.
The eleven-member board appointed by the
governor of Colorado
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to create and enforce policy for Colorado public higher education.
List of Universities
Four-Year Schools that are managed/supervised by the Commission through their Trustees/Board of Governors/Board of Regents:
See also
*
Colorado Community College System
References
External links
Colorado Commission on Higher Education
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1965 establishments in Colorado
Public education in Colorado