With adoption of House Bill 1093, sponsored by Colorado State Senator Ron Teck and State Representative Gayle Berry, Mesa State College has a new governing board effective July 1, 2003.

The new Board of Trustees consists of nine voting and two non-voting members. The voting members are appointed by Colorado Governor Owens, confirmed by the Colorado State Senate and serve staggered terms. The College faculty and student body each elect one non-voting member to serve two- and one-year terms, respectively. The Board generally meets monthly.

The College President is appointed by and reports to the Board and is responsible for day-to-day management of the campus and its employees.

Until the new Board has an opportunity to review and modify existing policies, those of the former governing board, the Trustees of State Colleges in Colorado, remain in effect.

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education is the policy and coordinating board for the State's higher education system including Mesa State College.