CCBA Develops Quality Framework for

Community College Baccalaureate Programs

With support from the ECMC Foundation, CCBA is leading a historic national effort to strengthen quality standards for community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs. This work will result in the first CCB Quality Framework, which aims to address the growing need for clear, evidence-based measures that ensure community colleges offer high-quality, relevant, and workforce-connected bachelor’s degrees. READ THE FULL STORY

CCBA Launches Search for New CEO

CCBA has opened its search for Chief Executive Officer. The role functions on behalf of the CCBA Board of Directors to fulfill the association's mission, vision, and strategic plan. These activities constitute organizational management and leadership functions including:

• Board of Director Relationships
• Administration, Operations and Human Resources
• Communications and Public Relations
• Financial Management
• Strategic Relationships

LBCC First Community College to Offer Bachelor’s in Library Science

Long Beach City College (LBCC) recently received official approval to offer the college’s first-ever bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science. This groundbreaking program marks LBCC’s first baccalaureate offering, and the only Library & Information Science bachelor’s degree to be offered by any community college in the United States. READ THE FULL STORY

CCBA 2026 Conference Hotel Selling Out Fast!

Join us in Long Beach, CA, at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown, February 11-13, 2026 as we experience the power of the community college baccalaureate to create dynamic and sustainable economic growth for your students, their families and your communities.

Nationally-Recognized Featured Speakers to include (from L to R):

• California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.
• Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales
• American Association of Community Colleges President and CEO Dr. DeRionne Pollard

Plus...

• Exciting CCBA Announcements and the Unveiling of NEW CCB Tools and Templates for Success
• Expert-Led Workshops on Topics Including CCB Program Design to Student Outcomes and more!
• Intimate Networking Opportunities with CCB Colleagues and Solutions Partners, Including Our Baccalaureates on the Beach Evening Reception
• The Latest CCB Research, Data, and Industry Trends
• New Friday Programming Featuring "Breakouts and Brunch!"

Due to high demand, we have opened an additional room block at the Courtyard Downtown Long Beach 
(CCBA rate available now through Jan. 27).