Community College Baccalaureate Association

INTRODUCING: The New ACCBD.ORG! ACCBD.org offers CCBA members and colleagues access to the latest resources, strategies and tools for building and sustaining high value, career-focused baccalaureates that maximize opportunities for all. Our new homepage includes significant enhancements including a Knowledge Center and searchable database featuring research articles, publications, dissertations, webinars, and other resources related to CCBs. Join us on October 22 during a live webinar as CCBA President Dr. Angela Kersenbrock and Program Manager Dr. Cheryl Cicotti share the latest CCB resources and answer your questions! Register today at https://lnkd.in/eNegmiDZ !

COMING SOON: LIVE WEBINAR EVENT CCBA Resources, Strategies & Tools Register today!

HURRICANE MILTON UPDATE: The Central Florida CCBA team has weathered the storm well and several of us are back in action with power and Internet service! Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes, we are feeling extremely grateful this morning! Please keep our colleagues and colleges across the state, many of whom were greatly impacted by Hurricane Helene, in your prayers as they recover from severe flooding, tornadoes and wind damage. We continue to extend our prayers to those in FL, GA, NC, TN and VA who have been impacted by severe weather this month.

BREAKING NEWS FROM CCBA: Response to CA Governor Newsome’s veto of SB 895 and AB 2104, which would have granted 10 of the California Community College Districts the opportunity to pilot Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) programs. "This decision represents a missed opportunity, for an already suffering field, that will significantly impact California’s healthcare systems, workforce and, most importantly, the citizens impacted by inconsistent care."

DEADLINE ALERT: CALL FOR PROPOSALS CCBA 2025 National Conference presenters encourage and guide colleagues in all phases of their CCB journey by sharing strategies focused on creating successful pathways and partnerships that promote local, workforce-ready talent. Successful proposals will feature proven initiatives focused on the conference theme Quality and Opportunity for All and CCB topics including: • Access, Equity & Inclusion • CCB Research • Workforce/Industry Partnerships • Effective Advisory Committees • Student Success Services for the Working Learner • Program Development & Innovations • Program Outcomes/Evaluation/Accountability • Streamlined Pathways to Baccalaureates and Beyond • Indicators of Program Quality Submit a presentation proposal (on or before November 1) at https://lnkd.in/epjWZ6hx.

"Community colleges have become unexpected destinations for AI education with growing enrollment." - Forbes, Shalin Jyotishi In August, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a grant to CCBA Member Colleges Miami Dade College, Houston Community College, and Maricopa Community Colleges to establish a consortium for 2-year institutions across the nation scale AI education.

We love the #newmember excitement coming from Midland College and look forward to watching their CCB program list grow! “We are excited to be part of this national movement,” Midland College Provost Michael Dixon said in a news release. “Our membership in the CCBA will enable us to expand and refine our existing baccalaureate programs and explore new opportunities for students to earn applied baccalaureate degrees locally. This is a critical step in our focus on world-class technical training, which is one of seven pillars in our strategic plan, ensuring that MC graduates are prepared for the demands of today’s job market.”

AWARD APPLICATION NOW OPEN: The prestigious Debra D. Bragg Dissertation Award annually recognizes an individual who sheds new light on broadening access and advancing equitable outcomes for community college students who are historically underserved. Apply today through October 31, 2024 at https://lnkd.in/ey4THbh2.

Congratulations to St. Petersburg College and President Dr. Tonjua Williams for 97 years of life changing success! "In 2001, we were the first community college in the state to offer bachelor’s degrees as we became St. Petersburg College. With the recent approval of three new bachelor’s degrees, our baccalaureate degree count will rise to 22 in Fall 2025."

CCBA Solutions Partner Spotlight: BibliU BibliU empowers community college bachelor's degree providers by streamlining textbook and courseware workflows; offering students day-one access to affordable, essential learning content; and driving equity to enhance student outcomes. Explore BibliU's "Solutions that Empower" at www.bibliu.com !