Committees

The primary function of the committee is to oversee the fiscal stability and condition of the university as well as the university’s facilities and operations. The Finance Committee monitors the university’s financial operations, debt level, and investment performance. The Board of Regents as a whole must exercise the fiduciary responsibilities and provide guidance on fiscal policy and planning matters. To this end, the areas of tuition, fees, compensation, issuance of debt, and the annual operating budget shall be the purview of the full board.

The University Affairs Committee focuses on the educational mission of the CU campuses. CU is committed to delivering a high quality education: one that is focused on its students' academic well-being; and committed to their acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be informed citizens, productive workers, life-long learners, and contributors to society.

The committee’s primary purpose is to assist the Board of Regents in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for (1) the integrity of the university’s financial statements; (2) the adequacy of the university’s internal control structure; (3) identifying significant risks or exposures facing the university; and (4) the qualifications, independence, and performance of the university’s internal and external auditors. See Regent Policy 2.C.5. 

The Regents also serve in the following liaison roles:

• University of Colorado Investment Advisory Committee (one regent) - Ken Montera, 2024-25
• ​University of Colorado Foundation Board (one regent, non-voting) - Ilana Spiegel, 2024-25
• Auraria Board (one regent) - Lesley Smith, 2024