Community College Baccalaureate Association

09/08/2026

Congratulations CCBA Institutional Member Dallas College for launching its fourth bachelor's degree!

A few years ago, earning your bachelor's degree at a community college was a need that wasn't being met in Dallas County. Now, Dallas College has launched our FOURTH bachelor’s degree program since announcing our first six years ago. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Management is for anyone, whether you’re starting your college journey or advancing your education, and can be completed fully online.

Learn all about it at https://www.dallascollege.edu/schools/business/management/

09/01/2026

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN:
Community college baccalaureate students balance coursework with careers and family responsibilities. The CCBA Scholars Fund and annual Student Scholarship program recognize exceptional CCB students and graduates who exemplify the academic achievement, leadership potential, and perseverance that reflect the transformative value of affordable, workforce-focused bachelor’s pathways.

Learn more and apply today at accbd.org/studentscholarapplication.

08/27/2026

Share your CCB experiences, promising practices and success strategies during the CCBA 2027 National Conference. Submit your proposal today!
https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVEGKNEPKOLOL/submission/CAL96BVRF6WPY4G/application

08/26/2026

Congratulations to CCBA Institutional Member Casper College for receiving approval to begin the regional accreditation process for two new bachelor's degrees in agribusiness and human services!

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College received state authorization Friday to begin the regional accreditation process for its first two four-year bachelor’s

08/18/2026

Welcome, West Valley College, to CCBA!

Located in Saratoga, California, West Valley College is preparing to launch its first bachelor’s degree, a B.S. in Land Stewardship and Sustainability, designed to prepare students for careers in conservation, sustainability, and public land management.

We’re excited to welcome West Valley College to CCBA and support its work expanding accessible, affordable bachelor’s degree opportunities!

08/18/2026

Welcome new CCBA Member, Arizona Western College!

We’re excited to welcome Arizona Western College to the CCBA network and look forward to supporting the college's efforts to advance accessible, affordable, and innovative baccalaureate pathways!

08/18/2026

“Part of the philosophy or mission behind the community college baccalaureate degree is it gives students the opportunity to get additional education often times at the same institution where they started their educational journey and located close to where they live,” says Cheryl D. Calhoun president and CEO of the CCBA. “It’s a more accessible opportunity for them."

Research reveals little to no penalty from employers for teachers who earn four-year degrees at community colleges instead of universities.

08/17/2026

CCBA 2027 is just 6 months away! Submit your presentaiton proposal today: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CCBA2027/home

08/14/2026

Congratulations to CCBA Member Institution Palomar College for welcoming 24 students into the college's (and the nation's) first bachelor’s degree program in Building Performance and Environmental Design.

The innovative degree program prepares students for careers in the design and operation of climate-responsive buildings.

SAN MARCOS (August 13, 2026) – The 24 students in Palomar College’s new bachelor’s degree program in Building Performance and Environmental Design are getting their supplies and materials at no cost thanks to a grant that Hunter Industries provided to the Palomar College Foundation.  The fall...

08/11/2026

CALLING ALL CCB STUDENTS!
The CCBA Student Scholars Program honors academic excellence in students pursuing community college bachelor’s degrees like 2024 CCBA Scholar Jamie Oltersdorf.

Learn more and apply by October 16 at accbd.org/studentscholarapplication

https://youtu.be/t1vcS9Xp0Tg

The CCBA Student Scholars Program honors academic excellence in stu...