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!