California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. to Deliver Opening Keynote Address CCBA is thrilled to announce California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., will deliver the opening keynote address during the 2026 CCBA National Conference in Long Beach, CA. Secretary Weber is a …
A new brief by CCBA research partner Dr. Debra Bragg explores the question: what does it take to get a CCB degree program approved? The study presents valuable methods and measures used by 15 states to start new community college baccalaureate programs …
Starting a community college bachelor’s degree can feel big – and it is –but it’s also doable. More importantly, it has been done and is being done by colleges across the country just like yours. CCBA supports colleges through every phase …
Starting a community college bachelor’s degree can feel big – and it is –but it’s also doable. More importantly, it has been done and is being done by colleges across the country just like yours. CCBA supports colleges through every …
Community college baccalaureate programs continue to become increasingly commonplace as more two-year schools overcome political resistance with a combination of strategic degree build-outs based on student and workforce demand, along with a respectful, partnership-oriented stance toward their university brethren.
by Dr. Angela Kersenbrock , President, CCBA I recently had the privilege of speaking at the 2025 Teaching, Learning and Student Development Conference hosted by Bristol Community College in Massachusetts. I addressed a significant trend in higher education: the rise …
The CCBA is now accepting applications for our 2025-26 Promising Practices database. A Promising Practice is a proven strategy that promotes learner success in community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs. Rooted in the knowledge and experience of practitioners like you, these practices contribute …
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 1, 2025) – Community colleges are making national headlines for delivering on their promise to offer accessible, affordable, and equitable higher education pathways, including bachelor’s degrees. With 24 states and more than 200 community colleges now offering …
ECMC Announces $760,000 Grant Project Community colleges excel at offering “quality and opportunity for all” and the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) celebrated this theme during its 2025 national conference in Austin, TX, February 5-7, 2025. During the event, the nation’s brightest …
