Welcome to the Oregon Community College Association

The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) represents the seventeen publicly chartered community colleges and their locally elected board members. Founded in 1962, OCCA is an association whose purpose is to support the colleges before policy-makers and partners whose actions affect the well-being of community colleges across the state.

In the News

OCCA announces 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team

April 11, 2025 - The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) is proud to announce the selection of 55 exceptional students from across the state to the 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT). These scholars were chosen for their outstanding academic performance, leadership, and dedication to community service. Many are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community college students.

OCCA celebrates National Community College Month in April

The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) is proud to celebrate April as National Community College Month, highlighting the vital role that Oregon’s 17 community colleges play in providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education to students across the state.

Community colleges to celebrate CTE Month in February

Throughout February, Oregon’s community colleges will spotlight career and technical education (CTE) programs in recognition of National CTE Month. Community colleges work for Oregon because these CTE programs are essential in equipping Oregonians with the skills needed to drive the state’s workforce and economy forward.

Our Mission

Leading with racial equity, we advocate, communicate, and collaborate to strengthen community colleges for the benefit of Oregonians, particularly those historically underserved or systemically marginalized in higher education.

Friday April 25

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Budget Committee Meeting

Wednesday April 30

9:00 am - 10:00 pm OCCA Executive Committee Meeting

Monday May 12

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Member Services Committee Meeting

Tuesday May 13

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Legislative Committee Meeting

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm DEI Committee Meeting

Thursday May 15

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Oregon President’s Council (OPC) Meeting

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In the News

OCCA announces 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team

OCCA celebrates National Community College Month in April

Community colleges to celebrate CTE Month in February