Colorado State University–Global Campus

Colorado State University - Global Campus (CSU – Global) is the newest institution in the Colorado State University System (CSUS), an established university system with a rich 155-year history that evolved from agrarian roots as a land-grant institution. In August 2007 the System Board of Governors determined to create an exclusively online university within the Colorado State University System (CSUS). The central goal of this institution was to meet the educational needs of adult learners in the State of Colorado and beyond by providing high quality online programs. The university was originally proposed under the name CSU-Colorado, but the name was changed to Colorado State University - Global Campus ahead of its formal establishment. It is colloquially known as CSU - Global within the CSU System, which aligns with its sister institutions, CSU - Fort Collins and CSU - Pueblo. On May 7, 2008, the System Board of Governors delegated authority to CSU – Global to oversee academic, personnel, and financial matters consistent with powers granted to CSU and CSU – Pueblo. Thereafter, CSU – Global was legally sanctioned as a third, independent University on March 18, 2009, when Colorado’s Governor Bill Ritter signed into law the State of Colorado Senate Bill 09-086 declaring the establishment of the Colorado State University – Global Campus as an online university that is part of the Colorado State University System. CSU Global was granted a $12 million loan from the CSU Board of Governors in August 2007 for the establishment of the university. CSU Global completed the repayment of the originating loan in June 2012. CSU Global is unique within the CSU System in that it does not receive state funding. ==CSU Global Degree Offerings==

CSU Global academic programs are designed to enable learners to combine previously acquired college credit with CSU Global online courses to meet academic requirements for innovative career-specific degree and certificate programs. Each program is designed to help working adults stay on point with fast-changing industry trends. By partnering with business and thought leaders, CSU Global continually strives to stay ahead of business trends and practices in multiple fields. ==Undergraduate Degree Programs==

CSU Global undergraduate programs include 15 bachelor's degree programs and 30 bachelor's degree specializations. ==Graduate Degree Programs==

CSU Global offers 16 master's degree programs and 25 specializations for its master's programs. ==Accreditation==

On June 30, 2011, Colorado State University Global was officially granted independent regional accreditation status by the Higher Learning Commission, the regional accrediting body for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. CSU – Global is the first public university in Colorado to receive initial HLC accreditation since 1971, a significant achievement for the university, the CSU System, and online education. ==Administration==

The Board of Governors presides over the Colorado State University System, which comprises Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, and Colorado State University - Global Campus. The Board of Governors consists of nine voting members appointed by the Governor of Colorado and confirmed by the Colorado State Senate, and four elected non-voting members. Voting members come from many fields, including agriculture, business, and public service. A student and faculty representative from each university act as non-voting Board members. The board also appoints a Chancellor to oversee all university Presidents. The Board is authorized to set tuition, pay expenses, and hire officials. The chief academic and administrative officers are the Chancellor of the Colorado State University System and the President of each institution. ==References==