Community College Baccalaureate Association

Wondering what to expect at the 2027 CCBA National Conference?

Explore our sample conference schedule (https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CCBA2026/schedule)to get a preview of the many sessions, networking opportunities, and collaborative discussions CCBA offers.

Start planning your conference experience today.

Have a promising practice, innovative partnership, or research finding to share?

Presentation proposal (https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVEGKNEPKOLOL/submission/CAL96BVRF6WPY4G/application ) submissions are now open for the 2027 CCBA National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to the conversation on strengthening baccalaureate pathways.

—> Submission deadline: October 16

Submit your proposal today and help shape the conference program.

Congratulations on completing another successful academic year! 🎓
As you head into a well-deserved summer break, mark your calendar for the 2027 CCBA National Conference https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CCBA2027/home, February 17–19, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Join colleagues from across the country as we share data, strategies, and tools to strengthen baccalaureate pathways that power communities.

Stay tuned for registration details and conference updates.

Congratulations to CCBA member colleges Lorain County Community College and Tallahassee State College, for being recognized as two of the 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence!

The Aspen Institute Announces Finalists for 2027 $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence WASHINGTON D.C., June 9, 2026 – Today, the Aspen Institute (Aspen) named 10 community colleges as finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for community colleges. Backed by $1 million in award funds, the Aspen Prize honors colleges t...

Join the National CCB Movement as a CCBA Partner!

Grow your brand and join our growing national audience of thought leaders and decision-makers as a 2027 CCBA National Conference Partner! Benefits include:

- Networking with 250+ community college influencers, including chancellors, presidents, association presidents, vice presidents, deans, trustees, and CCB program directors during three days of conference events.
- Participating in small gatherings and developing lasting relationships with higher education professionals.
- Enjoying exclusive access to the network and communicate with all attendees during general sessions, learning sessions, meals and receptions.

Learn more at accbd.org/solutions-partners-2027

"Community colleges should be at the center of the effort to improve local opportunity conditions. They educate people across credit and noncredit programs, preparing people for work in fields such as manufacturing, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, bioscience and other regional industries. They’re local institutions that help people advance and help communities meet their workforce needs. That combination makes community colleges natural builders of a local opportunity map."

For community colleges, the opportunity map is local America has built a crowded opportunity system. But it hasn’t yet managed to build a clear opportunity map that guides people through that system. The U.S. now has more than 1.85 million credentials, from high school diplomas and college degrees, to short-term credentials, industry certifications,...

WEBINAR REPLAY

What is the state of the national community college baccalaureate movement? CCBA research partners answer that question and track CCB expansion across the nation in a new report: Still Growing: The Continuing Evolution of Community College Baccalaureate Degrees in the United States (https://www.accbd.org/2026/05/14/still-growing-the-continuing-evolution-of-community-college-baccalaureate-degrees-in-the-united-states)

An in-depth analysis of all findings was presented during a webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Watch the replay below.

https://youtu.be/6375Dus45v0

WEBINAR EVENT Still Growing: The Continuing Evolution of CCB Degrees in the US What is the state of the national community college baccalaureate (...

"Allowing California community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing would expand bachelor’s degree attainment without duplicating resources, provide more affordable and local options for students, and better align educational outcomes with workforce needs."

COMMENTARY: Legislature, governor must improve nursing education in California When it comes to preparing the nurses California urgently needs, the state's higher education system is misaligned, leaving talent untapped and healthcare systems strained.

Welcome new CCBA Member, Texas Southmost College!

Located in Brownsville, TX, Texas Southmost College is committed to expanding innovative educational opportunities and advancing student success through technology, institutional effectiveness, and workforce-focused programs including its Bachelor of Applied Technology in Organizational Management. We’re excited to welcome Texas Southmost College to the CCBA network and look forward to supporting their CCB growth!

Maricopa Community Colleges is breaking records!! Conferring more than 300 workforce-aligned bachelor’s degrees this month, the district will celebrate the largest graduating class since it launched its CCBs in fall 2023.

The district plans to introduce new degree programs with a goal of offering 26 bachelor’s degrees by 2032 in healthcare, information technology, finance, construction and artificial intelligence.

Maricopa Community Colleges set record for bachelor’s degree graduates - Arizona Digital Free Press Maricopa Community Colleges is preparing to confer more than 300 workforce-aligned bachelor’s degrees during its 2026 commencement season, marking the largest graduating class since the programs launched in fall 2023.