University Partners
The CCBA’s University Partners offer community college baccalaureate graduates, faculty and staff access to in-demand, online, cohort-based onsite, or traditionally-delivered master’s and doctorate programs. They may also offer graduates of CCBA institutional member colleges a tuition discount.
Master’s Degree Partners
One of the keys to long-term, high-income growth and economic stability is a master’s degree in an in-demand field. As a result, the CCBA has partnered with a select group of universities who offer quality, rigorous and high-value master’s degrees.
These universities have been vetted to assure they value and appreciate the unique challenges of non-traditional adults who often have competing priorities such as families and jobs. All of our partners are regionally accredited, and offer baccalaureate graduates of CCBA institutional member colleges tuition discounts and/or equivalent benefits in areas including: MBA, international business, IT and computing science, nursing, health and social media marketing.
Doctorate Degree Partners
One of the challenges community colleges face in establishing baccalaureate programs is recruiting and developing faculty with doctorate degrees who also have a passion for the community college mission. To address this challenge, the CCBA has established relationships with select universities that have expressed an interest in helping community college faculty and staff achieve a doctorate degree.
University Partners earn direct access to CCBA institutional members, national conference attendees and:
- Recognized as University Partner during Conference
- Complimentary Conference registration for one, with full participation in all Conference events (including general sessions, workshops, meals and receptions)
- 6-foot exhibit table with electricity during the entire Conference
- University logo and recognition on all Conference electronic and printed materials/communication pieces, including banners, etc.
- University logo on Conference website and branding/profile in event mobile app (managed by sponsor)
- Announcement of sponsorship in one CCBA Newsletter and on CCBA social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, and X pages)
- Access to Conference attendee contact information one week prior to the event
- University logo on the CCBA University Partners webpage with direct links to the partner’s master’s and doctoral programs (provided by university).
- Access to CCBA data on all community college baccalaureate degree programs.
- Annual Institutional membership in CCBA
- Optional $500 upgrade to introduce at least 3 breakout session(s) (Three available)
- Optional $1000 upgrade (one available) for general session stage time after a student scholarship presentation, introduce self and your university, and introduce the other university partners
- Optional Include branded promotional item in Conference registration bag for no additional fee
CCBA University Partner Annual Investment $3000
Please contact Dr. Angela Kersenbrock at Akersenbrock@accbd.org or (407) 463-2201 to discuss partnership opportunities.
WC secures MBA transfer agreement with Lynn University
CCBA Member Weatherford College and CCBA University Partner Lynn University recently inked a Master of Business Administration degree transfer agreement for WC students to continue with graduate level courses at the private university in Florida.
The 10-month, fully online MBA includes an iPad for access to textbooks and a 20 percent reduction in tuition.
“The partnership with Lynn University directly resulted from my membership with the Community College Baccalaureate Association,” explains Weatherford President Tod Allen Farmer. “Weatherford College is rapidly expanding our students’ educational opportunities to earn a high-quality graduate degree without ever leaving Weatherford.” READ MORE
National University Offers Tuition Discounts to CCBA Members
CCBA Members are now eligible for a 15 percent tuition reduction scholarship toward a doctoral degree at National University.
At NU, an “all but dissertation” (ABD) status doesn’t prevent you from moving forward in your studies.
“We understand the challenges you’ve faced and have a program to help you break free from ABD,” Monir Masoud, Manager of Community College Pathways at NU. “Our Dissertation Completion Pathway (DCP) is an innovative way to get back into class, complete your dissertation, and graduate with the degree you’ve been working toward.”
Click here to learn how National University can help you achieve your doctoral goals!
Mississippi State University Joins Esteemed Roster of CCBA University Partners
MSU proudly offers three Community College Leadership degrees entirely online: