What does a CU Regent do?
The University of Colorado is the state’s flagship public university system, with four campuses—Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. It’s Colorado’s largest university system, the third-largest employer in the state, and contributes about $12 billion to Colorado’s economy each year.
The CU Board of Regents is a nine-member elected board that oversees the entire university system. Regents are responsible for:
Setting CU’s budget (over $6 billion last year)
Hiring, evaluating, and, if needed, replacing the University President
Approving major policies that guide all four campuses
Overseeing major academic initiatives
Ensuring CU remains accessible, affordable, and high-quality for students
Think of the Regents as CU’s version of a school board—responsible for big-picture decisions that shape the university’s future.
Eight Regents are elected from each of Colorado’s congressional districts, and one Regent is elected statewide (the at-large seat). Edie is running to be the CU Regent for Congressional District 2.
The District
Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District brings together many of the communities that define our state. It includes parts of Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Jefferson, Eagle, Grand, Summit, Routt, Jackson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties—from the farms and open spaces on the northern plains to the mountain towns and ski areas along I-70.
The district is home to CU Boulder and Colorado State University, leading research centers, thriving startup economies in Boulder, Fort Collins, and Longmont, and world-renowned destinations like Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Steamboat Springs. CD2 reflects the full spirit of Colorado—innovative, outdoors-minded, diverse, and forward-looking.
