CCBA Knowledge Center:

New CCB Resources, Research and News

Starting a community college bachelor’s degree can feel big – and it is –but it’s also doable. More importantly, it has been done and is being done by colleges across the country just like yours. CCBA supports colleges through every phase of launching a CCB, focusing on building workforce-centered degrees that expand access, strengthen communities, and lead to family-sustaining careers.

CCBA's new Roadmap to Building a CCB Program was designed to help you explore what’s possible with quick links to the resources that can support your work.

A new brief by CCBA research partner Dr. Debra Bragg explores the question: what does it take to get a CCB degree program approved?

The study presents valuable methods and measures used by 15 states to start new community college baccalaureate programs and five recommendations.

CC Daily commentary by CCBA President Dr. Angela Kersenbrock:

CCBs spread as resistance wanes

"Community college baccalaureate programs continue to become increasingly commonplace as more two-year schools overcome political resistance with a combination of strategic degree build-outs based on student and workforce demand, along with a respectful, partnership-oriented stance toward their university brethren." Read More

OpEd by Greg Rockhold and Hans Andrews: There is resistance to a key solution to teacher shortages

"Decades of experience have taught the authors that if something needs to be done for students at the K12 and community college levels, it must be done, even with the resistance often accompanying such change." Read More

Share Your Promising Practices

Is your CCB program utilizing effective strategies that have resulted in positive CCB student outcomes?

A Promising Practice is a proven strategy that promotes learner success in community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs. Rooted in the knowledge and experience of practitioners like you, these practices contribute to equitable education and employment opportunities for your graduates and communities.

The CCBA, with the support of ECMC Foundation, is accepting applications now through May 30 for its fourth generation of innovative and effective practices. Finalists will be included in CCBA's Promising Practices Searchable Database, recognized during the 2026 CCBA National Conference in Long Beach, CA and earn conference break-out session priority. 

SUBMIT YOUR PROMISING PRACTICE TODAY!