Illinois Governor Announces Support for CCB Degrees to Strengthen State's Workforce

The CCBA joins Illinois Community College Trustees Association in celebrating Governor JB Pritzker’s recent proposal to allow the state’s community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees!

Calling the IL community college system the “jewel” of the state’s education system, Pritzker noted that CCBs can offer students pursing careers in high-demand, workforce-driven fields the flexibility and affordability they need to succeed while also benefiting the state.

Once approved by the legislature, Illinois will become the 25th state in the nation to be granted approval to confer CCBs. READ MORE...

CCBA Convenes Higher Education Leaders During Annual National Conference

CCBA celebrated the theme "Quality and Opportunity for All" during its 2025 national conference in Austin, TX, February 5-7, 2025. 

“This conference was truly a celebration of everything that we, as a network, have been able to move forward over the past 25 years, including our 205+ visionary CCBA member colleges, foundation partners, university partners, associations, corporate partners, and legislators,” says CCBA President Dr. Angela Kersenbrock. READ THE FULL STORY...

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CCB Data Point #12: CCB Tuition and Fees in 13 States 

Examine the affordability of CCB programs and their lower tuition costs compared to four-year public and private universities.

NEW CCB BRIEF: Considerations for Scaling Up Quality CCB Degrees

Explore what the evolving scale-up of CCB degrees means for quality programming in states and institutions adopting the CCB pathway.

Considering Community Colleges: A Viable Alternative for High School Seniors

High school seniors across the nation are spending an anxious week waiting to hear if they have received admission into the state university or college of their choice...