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 …
Exploring Cost-Effective and Quality Education Options High school seniors across the nation, particularly here in Florida, are spending an anxious week waiting to hear if they have received admission into the state university or college of their choice. Unfortunately, most …
Exploring Cost-Effective and Quality Education Options High school seniors across the nation, particularly here in Florida, are spending an anxious week waiting to hear if they have received admission into the state university or college of their choice. Unfortunately, most …
In this brief, we discuss considerations for what the evolving scale-up of CCB degrees means for quality programming. We posit that developing a collective understanding of CCB quality should inform the future development of CCB degree programs and help advance …
Congratulations to five CCBA member colleges who were recently recognized as 2025 Bellwether Award finalists: Antelope Valley College Lone Star College – Online Marion Technical College* Victor Valley College Yavapai College* The national award focuses on cutting-edge, trendsetting programs worthy …
