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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. 

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OCCA announces 2025 Howard Cherry Banquet honorees

September 17, 2025 - The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Howard Cherry Awards, which are Oregon’s highest recognition for individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and service have made a lasting impact on community colleges and the students they serve. In addition, OCCA has announced the recipient of the Chuck Clemans Award, which is bestowed upon a community college board member who has shown exemplary dedication statewide.
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OCCA responds to latest revenue forecast

Following this morning’s state revenue forecast projecting a $373 million shortfall in Oregon’s general fund due to federal tax changes, the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) encourages lawmakers to stay the course on investing in Oregon’s 17 community colleges.
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Oregon’s Community Colleges Receive $854.4M in State Funding — A Step Forward, But Challenges Remain

The Legislature has approved $854.4 million for Oregon’s Community College Support Fund (CCSF) in SB 5525 for the 2025–27 biennium — a 6.9% increase from the previous cycle but well below the $920 million needed to sustain programs, services, and rising student enrollment.
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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.

Thursday October 2
9:00 am - 3:00 pm October OPC Meeting
Friday October 3
8:30 am - 12:00 pm October Board Meeting
Thursday October 16
1:30 pm OCCMPR Monthly Call
Wednesday November 5
8:00 am - 2:00 pm OCCA Annual Conference
9:00 am - 3:00 pm November OPC Meeting
Tuesday November 11
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Veteran’s Day – OCCA Office Closed
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