Mesa State College's mission, established by the
Colorado Legislature, is contained in Colorado Revised Statutes
(C.R.S.) 23-53-101:
"There is hereby established a College at Grand Junction,
Colorado, to be known as Mesa State College, which shall be a
general baccalaureate and specialized graduate institution with
moderately selective admissions. Mesa State College shall offer
liberal arts and sciences programs and a limited number of professional,
technical, and graduate programs. Mesa State College shall also
maintain a community college role and mission, including vocational
and technical programs. Mesa State College shall receive resident
credit for two-year course offerings in its commission-approved
service area."
In accomplishing its mission, the commission-approved (CCHE)
service areas are:
*For its role as a baccalaureate and graduate institution -
the entire State of Colorado.
*For its role as a community college - Mesa, Delta, Montrose,
San Miguel, and Ouray Counties.
The College cooperates with Adams State College in providing
two-year programs for Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties.
*For its role providing vocational programs - Mesa County.
Core Values and Traditions
Mesa State values teaching, learning, and student-faculty interaction.
We provide our students with expanded opportunities to participate
in research and active hands-on learning as a supplement to the
classroom. Mesa State is dedicated to assisting students in achieving
their goals and dreams.
A talented and motivated student body is essential to our success.
While the majority of our students come from Colorado and the
surrounding region, an increasing number of qualified students
come from other parts of the U.S. and around the world. This diversity
enhances the educational experience at Mesa State.
We provide a broad, liberal arts-based curriculum, offering a
wide range of degrees and programs in the arts, sciences, humanities,
and selected professional disciplines. Our role as the regional
education provider in western Colorado means that we offer opportunities
for graduate and technical education.
