Advocating Together for Student and Community Success

Illinois community colleges advocate for causes that support our students and communities. In addition to staying informed, we encourage students, alumni, and community members participation in upcoming events, legislative sessions, and public forums where your voice can make a difference. Through collaboration and engagement, we can influence positive change, ensuring that our institutions continue to serve as vital resources for educational and economic growth. Stay up to date on advocacy issues important to us here.

Community College Baccalaureate Degrees

Illinois community colleges support introducing Community College Baccalaureate (CCB) degrees in Illinois. CCB degrees enhance and expand the existing system to provide more affordable, accessible pathways to success no matter where a student is located. Adopting CCB degrees is a natural extension of Illinois’ commitment to improving career pathways for all students, and will align programs with employer demand, directly addressing regional workforce shortages and increasing the state’s capacity for baccalaureate attainment. Learn more.