CCBA 2025: Secure Your Early Bird Ticket Today!

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Celebrate 25 Years of CCBA in Austin, TX

Before you leave the office to rejoice in the holiday season, take advantage of early bird registration rates now through Dec. 31 and kick off the new year in Austin during the 2025 CCBA National Conference (don't forget to reserve your room at the Austin Marriott Downtown too)!

Our three-day schedule includes an exciting lineup of dynamic speakers, featured presentations and themed networking events including these highlights:

Wednesday, Feb. 5:

Dr. Sunita Cooke, Superintendent/President of MiraCosta Community College District
Boots & Baccalaureates Themed Reception Supported by BibliU

Thursday, Feb. 6:

Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor, Austin Community College District
Awards Luncheon featuring the 2025 CCBA Student Scholar Honorees, Debra D. Bragg Dissertation Award and Pioneer Award presentations

Friday, Feb. 7 (College Spirit Day: Wear Your Favorite School Gear):

New and Emerging CCB Program Trends Panel Supported by Lightcast

Attendees also gain exclusive access to the latest CCB research, industry partner strategies and affordability and access. You won't want to miss a minute of #CCBA2025!

CCBA Knowledge Center

NEW CCB RESOURCES ALERT!

Examine a sample CCB proposal for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing provided by CCBA Member Institution Rhodes State College. Highlights include: Evidence of Need, Industry Partnerships, Institutional Capacity and Program Information.

Translate mission into value with Community College Positioning Pillars as Alana Villemez from Most Likely to Succeed explores how community colleges are uniquely positioned among higher education institutions.

New CCB Research from CCBA Research Partners Dr. Debra Bragg, Dr. Elizabeth Meza and Cari Bishop: Do community college bachelor’s degrees pay off? Emerging research from Florida, Washington, Texas and California — the four states awarding over 80% of all CCBs — says the answer is yes. More data on good jobs for CC baccalaureate grads "Skeptics of CCB degrees have a long list of worries, but the claim that graduates won’t get good jobs is out of step with our research."

CCBA Member Colleges Recognized as Bellwether Finalists

Congratulations to five CCBA member colleges who were recently recognized as 2025 Bellwether Award finalists:

The national award focuses on cutting-edge, trendsetting programs worthy of replication. Annually, 30 community colleges are recognized in three categories: Instructional Programs and Services; Planning, Governance and Finance; and Workforce Development.

*Presenting during the 2025 CCBA National Conference!

Since 1999, the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) has been the nation’s only organization dedicated to promoting baccalaureate degrees on community college campuses as a means of closing racial, ethnic, and economic gaps by providing its members access to research data and strategic guidance as they develop and implement their baccalaureate degree programs.