The mission of Colorado State University is to set the standard for public research institutions in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the people of Colorado, the United States and the world. This website was created to give CSU students, university employees and Colorado citizens easy access to comprehensive data and reports from the university and to serve as a one-stop source for information that can be used to evaluate the progress of CSU toward achieving its goals. By creating a clearinghouse of vital data, Colorado State demonstrates its firmly held commitment as a public institution to transparency and accountability.