Message & Mission

Dean's Message

Our recognition as the first and only business college to earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has transformed this "best kept secret" to a program known nationally, if not globally, for excellence in undergraduate business education. In the past two years Monfort faculty and deans have been invited to deliver well over 100 presentations, sharing the College's story and best practices at conferences and meetings in 30 states and several countries - including France, Taiwan, and Thailand. We continue to differentiate our program and are now the only undergraduate-only business program in the country with AACSB accreditations in both business and accounting - AACSB is the "gold standard" in business program accreditation.

The College has a long history of valuing outcomes and using data to drive improvement. Some recent results of note include: placement rates of Monfort graduates that continue to hover over the 98 percent mark, more than 95 percent of our current students would recommend us to a friend or family member, and 2006-07 marks the fourth consecutive year that our graduating seniors have scored in the top 10 percent nationally on the ETS Major Field Test in business.

We are constantly striving to provide opportunities for our faculty and students. In January of 2007 the Greeley-Weld Small Business Development Center moved to Monfort. Coupled with the Colorado Business Resource Center, Monfort students now have significant opportunities to learn how to start their own business, evaluate the feasibility of a business start-up, or to help a fledgling small business succeed. The new Monfort Institute brings a unique opportunity for Monfort faculty and students to work with other Baldrige recipients in their journeys to reach even higher levels of performance, and also to learn about best business practices from a variety of business sizes and sectors.

As we strive to "Build Business Excellence," we recognize the importance of a strong foundation that includes alumni, supporters, and business leaders who continue to play a key role in our success. Let me extend to you a personal invitation to visit campus. We are proud of this College and would enjoy talking with you (970-351-2764). In the meantime, enjoy browsing our Web site. We think it offers a glimpse of the value inherent in a Monfort College of Business degree!

Tim Jares
Tim Jares
Interim Dean

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver excellent undergraduate business programs and related learning opportunities that prepare individuals for successful careers and responsible leadership in business and society.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a premier business education provider that inspires and enhances individual, organizational, and societal journeys to performance excellence.

Core Values