The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) was established in 1965 by the legislature. In January, 2008, Senate Bill 08-018 made the Department of Higher Education (DHE) separate from CCHE in order to clarify the individual roles of the DHE and CCHE.

Collaborate - Latin, collaborat, 'worked with.'

We work to bridge gaps between partners by facilitating, convening and listening, as a result strengthening our higher education ecosystem.

Data-Driven - 'compelled by data, rather than by intuition or personal experience.'

Our robust data collection efforts allow us to identify programs and supports that inform best practices for education providers, so students thrive.

Inclusive - Latin, inclusionem, 'act of making a part of.'

We set policies and initiate programs that serve ALL students, focusing on students from underrepresented backgrounds to eliminate equity gaps.

Student-Focused - 'a wide variety of educational programs, learning experiences, instructional approaches and academic-support strategies that are intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, or cultural backgrounds of individual students and groups of students.'

Meeting the needs of students (of all ages) is at the core of everything we do. Adopting a student-focused approach to our actions enables us to be better advocates for student success.

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Integrity - Latin, integritas, intact, 'being honest and having strong moral principles.'

We are honest brokers, promoting and prioritizing the needs of our students with caring consideration.

Fulfillment - 'the act or process of fulfilling'

We are passionate leaders that seek meaning in work and life. We are curious and pursue opportunities to grow and explore.