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
Student voices help open 2026 OCCA Conference
Oct. 27, 2026 – Community college leaders from across Oregon gathered in Sunriver on November 4 for the opening day of the 2026 Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) Conference. The welcome reception and evening program offered time to reconnect with colleagues, exchange ideas and begin conversations that will continue through Thursday and Friday, November 5–6.
Survey seeks perspectives on the future of Oregon higher education
Oct. 27, 2026 – What should the future of public higher education in Oregon look like? The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) is inviting Oregonians to share their perspectives through a short public survey, open through December 4, 2026.
OCCA to honor leaders expanding opportunity at Oregon community colleges
Oct. 22, 2026 - From expanding college access to reversing enrollment declines and preparing women for leadership, six leaders and advocates will be honored for their service to Oregon’s community colleges and students at the 2026 Howard Cherry Awards Banquet.
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
November 10
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Legislative Committee Meeting
Wednesday
November 11
Thursday
November 12
Tuesday
November 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Legislative Committee Meeting
Wednesday
November 18
9:00 am - 10:00 am
OCCA Executive Committee Meeting – November (Zoom)
Thursday
November 19
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