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 …
Examine a sample CCB proposal for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing provided by CCBA Member Institution Rhodes State College. Highlights include: Evidence of Need, Industry Partnerships, Institutional Capacity and Program Information. Translate mission into value with Community College Positioning Pillars as Alana Villemez from Most Likely …
Celebrate 25 Years of CCBA in Austin, TX Before you leave the office to rejoice in the holiday season, take advantage of early bird registration rates now through Dec. 31 and kick off the new year in Austin during the 2025 CCBA National Conference (don’t forget …
CCBA Colleagues & Friends: On behalf of the National Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) Board of Directors, I am writing in response of Governor Newsome’s veto of SB 895 and AB 2104, which would have granted 10 of the California …
CCBA National Conference presenters encourage and guide colleagues in all phases of their CCB journey by sharing strategies focused on creating successful pathways and partnerships that promote local, workforce-ready talent. Successful proposals will feature proven initiatives focused on the conference theme Quality …
