Our Story
OCCA History
Since its creation in 1962, the Oregon Community College Association has faced many challenges. The recession of the 1980s, funding formula debates, unfunded enrollment growth and property tax limitations all created obstacles for the organization and the colleges it represents. However, in the face of these and other setbacks, the Oregon Community College Association has always found a way to move forward on its strengths and common goals.
Watch more about OCCA’s history:
John Hakanson – Founding president of Clackamas Community College
Dale Parnell – Founding president of Lane Community College
Midge Renton – Founding board member of Rogue Community College
Midge Renton – Founding board member of Rogue Community College
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.
