Join community college board members from around the state for this one-day training and networking opportunity at Chemeketa Community College's beautiful Eola Center in Salem. The training will once again be held on a Saturday, and you're invited to join your colleagues for an engaging social and networking dinner the night before (speaker for the dinner event will be announced soon!).

OCCA has revamped the Board Training event this year, with several national speakers and presenters on hand to provide a valuable training experience for community college board members and presidents. We are excited to bring Sonny Ramaswamy, President of the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU), who will share some best practices and advice on how board members can take a more proactive role in accreditation.

In addition, through generous support from Essential Partners, OCCA is able to offer a comprehensive afternoon training session on the principles of civil discourse with practical skills to navigate contentious issues respectfully and productively. We look forward to welcoming a highly skilled trainer in this area to lead the workshop.

Other training topics will include:

• How OCCA can serve the needs of board members/colleges
• Effective and strategic board meetings - tips for building consensus and focus on the board's policy governance role
• Strategies for diversifying your board
• Looming enrollment cliff
  
• Views from the Boardroom Panel: Implement best practices & avoid barriers to communication (panel of seasoned board members)
  

Full Agenda Coming Soon!

Networking Social Hour & Dinner
We also hope you'll join us for a Networking Social Hour and Dinner with delectable appetizers and a buffet dinner on Friday, Sept. 6. The Social Hour will begin at 4:30 p.m. while the dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. Since we'll be at Chemeketa Community College's renowned wine studies facility, wine from Chemeketa Cellars will be available for purchase. 

Hotel Accommodations
The Grand Hotel, Salem – Group rate is $159 plus taxes & fees for a Deluxe King room. Guests should call (503)-540-7800 and reference, “Oregon Community College Association” to receive the discounted group rate. Reservations must be booked by August 5.