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 sets legislative priorities for 2025 Session to support colleges and students

The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) Board of Directors has adopted its legislative priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session, setting the stage for a focused advocacy effort to secure funding and policies that will enhance access and success for community college students across the state. The Legislative Session begins January 21, 2025. OCCA’s 2025 legislative agenda centers on six critical areas.

OCCA responds to Governor’s Recommended Budget

Dec. 2, 2024 - Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Dec. 2 released the Governor’s Recommended Budget (GRB) for the 2025-2027 biennium, which includes a 6.9 percent increase (a total of $870.4 million) to the Community College Support Fund (CCSF) compared to the legislatively approved funding for 2023-2025. While this is a $70 million increase over the current funding level, it is still about $50 million short of what colleges say they need to maintain current services.

OCCA responds to November statewide revenue forecast

State economists presented their quarterly economic and revenue forecast to legislators this morning, showing state revenues up $950 million from the previous forecast and also triggering Oregon’s unique kicker law. State economists predict Oregon will send roughly $1.8 billion back to Oregon taxpayers based on the state’s kicker law.

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.

Monday January 6

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

Tuesday January 14

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

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

Thursday January 16

1:30 pm OCCMPR Monthly Call

Wednesday January 29

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

Friday February 7

8:30 am - 12:00 pm OCCA Board Meeting

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In the News

OCCA sets legislative priorities for 2025 Session to support colleges and students

OCCA responds to Governor’s Recommended Budget

OCCA responds to November statewide revenue forecast