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 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.

White House rescinds executive order freezing federal assistance funds

Jan. 29, 2025 - The White House Office of Management & Budget this morning in a memo officially rescinded the President's executive order from Jan. 28 that froze access to most federal assistance funds, which caused chaos and confusion after its announcement. The original order disrupted access to federal grant funds for several colleges, including Head Start funding, despite many grants like Head Start, Pell and SNAP being identified as programs that would not having funding paused.

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.

Tuesday April 8

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

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

Thursday April 17

1:30 pm OCCMPR Monthly Call

Friday April 18

12:00 am - 2:30 pm 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team Luncheon

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

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In the News

OCCA celebrates National Community College Month in April

Community colleges to celebrate CTE Month in February

White House rescinds executive order freezing federal assistance funds