OCCA Lunch & Learn Webinars

Join OCCA for monthly professional development webinars during 2024-25 to learn about issues important to community college board members and leaders. Register for one or all eight!

These hour-long webinars will take place the last Thursday of each month at noon PST. There is no registration cost to attend these training sessions for OCCA members as they are included as a member benefit. All webinars are recorded, with recordings posted to this page following webinar completion.

2024-25 OCCA Lunch & Learn Flyer

Intro to
OCCA 101

Learn all about how OCCA serves the 17 community colleges in Oregon, the association’s priorities and key initiatives.

Local
Budget Law

Learn about local budget law and how your college can plan for budgeting responsibly.

2025 Legislative
Priorities & Advocacy

Learn about OCCA’s strategic legislative priorities and equip yourself with the essential advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact for students across Oregon.

Workforce/Economic Development

Learn about community colleges’ roles & impacts on the state’s economic and workforce development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming more a part of our daily lives. Learn how community colleges are addressing and using AI.

Elevating Student Voices

Community colleges have always been a cornerstone of our communities, providing education that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive to all. “Diverse Perspectives: Elevating Student Voices with the Oregon Community College Student Association,” focuses on the critical role of student advocacy in strengthening statewide support for community colleges. Participants will learn how OCCA is collaborating with the revitalized OCCSA and have the opportunity to meet student leaders from across Oregon. These leaders will share their unique perspectives, highlighting how amplifying student voices fosters success and ensures equitable access to community colleges for everyone.

What’s Happening in Washington: A Federal Update with ACCT

Join us for an exclusive federal policy update featuring our national partners at the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This timely webinar will provide an in-depth look at recent developments in Washington, D.C., including insights into the federal budget process, newly issued executive orders, and emerging priorities impacting community colleges.

This is your direct line to the latest federal updates —straight from our partners on the ground in the nation’s capital. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical context, ask questions, and better understand the evolving federal landscape shaping higher education.