Welcome to the Oregon Community College Association
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) represents the seventeen publicly chartered community colleges and their locally elected board members. Founded in 1962, OCCA is an association whose purpose is to support the colleges before policy-makers and partners whose actions affect the well-being of community colleges across the state.
In the News
Community colleges to help fill teacher shortages with approval of new applied bachelor’s in education degree
Oregon’s community colleges are moving quickly to roll out a new pathway to Bachelor’s‑level education degrees, strengthening the state’s ability to grow its own educator workforce. Following the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s April 9 approval of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Education (BASE), five colleges are approved to offer this degree beginning Fall 2027.
OCCA announces 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team
Sixty-two of Oregon’s highest-achieving community college students have been selected to the 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT), a prestigious recognition honoring academic excellence, leadership, and community impact across the state. Chosen from colleges statewide, these students represent the top tier of Oregon’s community college scholars. Many are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
OCCA celebrates National Community College Month in April
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) is celebrating April as National Community College Month, recognizing the critical role Oregon’s 17 community colleges play in expanding opportunity and driving student success across the state.
Our Mission
Leading with racial equity, we advocate, communicate, and collaborate to strengthen community colleges for the benefit of Oregonians, particularly those historically underserved or systemically marginalized in higher education.
Thursday
April 23
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April Lunch & Learn: Topic TBD
Wednesday
April 29
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
OCCA Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday
May 14
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
May OPC Meeting
Friday
May 15
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
May Board Meeting
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
OCCA Board Meeting
Thursday
May 21
1:30 pm
OCCMPR Monthly Call
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