Colorado State University – Pueblo seeks public comment as part of accreditation visit

Pueblo- Colorado State University-Pueblo seeks public comment on the quality of the institution and its academic programs as part of a comprehensive evaluation visit February 26-28, 2007, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Higher Learning Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. The university has been accredited by the Commission since 1963. The university’s current accreditation is at the master’s degree level and includes degree sites on the main campus in Pueblo and at a satellite location in Colorado Springs. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs. The Commission accredits approximately 1,100 institutions of higher education in a 19-state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For the past year and a half, CSU-Pueblo has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s requirements and criteria for accreditation. The result of that process is a detailed report, Building Excellence, which, along with an executive summary, is available on line at www.colostate-pueblo.edu/hlca. The evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study report is thorough and accurate. The team then will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the university and any steps needed for full compliance. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the university by writing to:

Public Comment on Colorado State University-Pueblo
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments must be received by January 26, 2007. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be considered. Comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments. Comments will not be treated as confidential.

Note: Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals. Complaints will not be considered third-party comment.



Colorado State University - Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and outreach, CSU-Pueblo is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall quality of services provided to its students.