Oregon’s commitment to diversity is best served by community colleges.

  • Community colleges educated over 47,500 students from ethnic minority communities in 2002-2003.

  • Community colleges are the largest provider of the colleges education to Oregon’s ethnic minorities.

  • Community colleges educate about twice as many minority students as do the public universities.

  • For more information about Oregon community college students, look under Facts & Figures.



NEW at OCCA


OCCA Annual Conference!

Results You Can Believe In – Oregon’s Community Colleges. That’s the theme of the OCCA Annual Conference at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort on November 21, 22 and 23. Plan now to participate in over 20 breakout sessions, pick up some “Great Ideas”, hear about the bright future of community colleges from Dr. George Boggs, CEO of AACC and have dinner at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.  Take advantage of the special OCCA lodging rates at Salishan by calling 1-800-452-2300 (reservation cut-off is October 20). Download the conference registration form here.


9/15/08 - OCCA issued a press release responding to the economic downturn. 


  • Communications materials for 40-40-20 discussions are available here.

  • The 2007 Final Legislative Report is now available in the Government Relations page.

  • The OCCA Directory is now  on line.  You may access it here.  It's searchable too! If you have changes or additions, contact kdysart@occa17.com.

  • 2007 Basic Information Guide about Oregon's Community Colleges is now available on line. (The guide will download as a PDF document.)

  • LINKS to Oregon's Public Record Law and Public Meeting Law are now available in the Government Relations section of this website.

  • An archived copy of the recent RFP for a Health Insurance Consultant is available here.