Join Us

Benefits of Membership: 

• Annual conference featuring sessions and speakers of particular interest to CCA colleges

• Fall Conference hosted by one of our members featuring speakers 

• One complimentary registration to the annual conference

• Networking and sharing of academic resources and other best practices

• Participation in regional grants

• Affiliation with American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)​

• Information about specialized workshops and conferences in the Appalachian region that relate to priority topics identified by CCA members.

• Increased networking and exposure - CCA has doubled membership in the last 5 years.

• Annual Awards for Innovation, Excellence in Teaching, and Workforce Development

• Opportunities to present and learn from best practices at our two national conferences

• Ability to take advantage of CCA partnerships

 

Eligible Schools to Join:
Institutions eligible for membership in CCA are community colleges (and colleges and universities with two-year programs) located within the defined ARC Region or with a campus located within the defined ARC Region. To determine your institution's eligibility, please see the map in the section About the Appalachian Region.

How to Become a Member
Becoming a member is easy and a wise investment for your college. Simply contact Dr. Kevin Boys (kboys@ccofapp.org) or Dr. Brian Swords (bswords@ccofapp.org) for more information!