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. START YOUR APPLICATION
The 2026 CCBA Student Scholarship Application is open now through October 17, 2025. We look forward to hearing your students’ inspiring stories, just like Indira, our 2025 Scholar from Miami Dade College!
Congratulations to CCBA President Dr. Angela Kersenbrock for being appointed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to its board of directors as the public at-large representative. “Selected by their peers, the AACC board of directors are recognized leaders that bring …
The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA), supported by a national Board of Directors, provides leadership and resources to community colleges that build and sustain high-value, career-focused baccalaureate degrees, maximizing opportunities for all learners to achieve family-sustaining careers. To that end, …
Holly Nelson, Chief Workforce Innovation and Community Success Officer, Chemeketa Community College As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to rise, Oregon’s community colleges are responding with bold innovation. One standout example is the RN to BSN Statewide Consortium—a …
Dr. Cheryl Cicotti, MSN, Former Dean of Nursing at Seminole State College of Florida & CCBA Project Manager Dr. Angela M. Kersenbrock, MSN, President of Community College Baccalaureate Association Community college baccalaureate degrees (CCBs) are increasingly recognized as effective mechanisms …
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 …
As higher education institutions face rising scrutiny over cost and value, innovative models are emerging to meet learners where they are. One such approach—bringing bachelor’s degrees to community colleges—is breaking down systemic barriers and aligning academic programs with real-world workforce …
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 …