Colorado State University-Pueblo’s mission stresses its distinctiveness and central commitments:
Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to excellence, setting the standard for regional comprehensive universities in teaching, research and service by providing leadership and access for its region while maintaining its commitment to diversity.
The Colorado State University System Board of Governors adopted a set of values to be shared by CSU-Pueblo and its sister school, Colorado State University in Fort Collins:
Be ACCOUNTABLE
Promote CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Employ a CUSTOMER FOCUS
Promote FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Demonstrate INCLUSIVENESS and DIVERSITY
Encourage and reward INNOVATION
Act with INTEGRITY and MUTUAL RESPECT
Provide OPPORTUNITY and ACCESS
Support EXCELLENCE in TEACHING and RESEARCH
CSU Board of Governors