The 2023 OCCA Legislative Summit is set for March 8-9, 2023, in Salem. This important event is a great opportunity for college presidents,  board members, campus advocacy coordinators, students and other advocates to learn more about impacts to community colleges during the Legislative Session. You’ll hear from veteran community college advocates, students and legislators, and learn advocacy best practices and important messaging as we work to support community colleges during the 2023 Legislative Session. The Summit will take place March 8 at the Salem Convention Center, while March 9 will be reserved for colleges to meet with legislators at the Capitol.

SCHEDULE - A full detailed agenda will be available on the OCCA website soon.

March 8 - Summit & Reception, Salem Convention Center

  - Registration: 10:45-11:30 a.m.  

  - Summit Program: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  - Reception: 5-7 p.m.

RECEPTION, March 8 - 5-7 p.m.

Join us following the March 8 Summit session for a special reception with legislators from 5-7 p.m. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are included and there will be complimentary wine available from Chemeketa Cellars. A special thank you to Chemeketa Cellars from Chemeketa Community College for providing the wine for the reception, and to Oregon Coast Culinary Institute from Southwestern Oregon Community College for providing the appetizers!

March 9 - Lobby Day, Oregon Capitol

- Colleges are responsible for scheduling their meetings with legislators

- OCCA office hospitality area (please see below for additional details)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Book by Feb. 5, 2023, to secure your room at a special rate at The Grand Hotel in Salem, connected to the Salem Convention Center. The Grand Hotel is a short walk to the Oregon Capitol for your lobby day visits on March 9.

Rate: $149 - taxes/fees not included

To Book: Call 877-540-7800 to book your room and be sure to reference the OCCA Legislative Summit to get the special rate. Reservations must be made by Sunday, Feb. 5.

Check-in: 3 p.m. March 8; Check-out: 11 a.m. March 9

LOBBY DAY HOSPITALITY AREA

Due to construction at the Capitol, there will be no areas inside the Capitol for you to wait between meetings with legislators. Please feel free to come to the OCCA office, located at 260 13th St. NE, just a few blocks' walk from the Capitol. OCCA will have light snacks and refreshments available. Please note that parking at the OCCA office is limited, so walking from the Capitol may be your best option. If you need assistance, please call the OCCA office, 503-399-9912, and we would be happy to provide a ride.