Community College and Workforce Development

Community College Program Approval

The academic program approval process for career and technical education is a partnership between the HECC Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) and Oregon's co​​​​mmu​nity colleges.  The CCWD provides​ coordination, leadership, and resources to Oregon's network of 17 community colleges, including the responsibility for monitoring the programs, services, and effectiveness of local community colleges and for reporting to the Legislative Assembly.

• Higher Education Coordina​ting Commission (HECC) Standards for CTE Programs
  
• HECC Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) Role and Responsibilities
  
• Local Community College Responsibilities
  
• Local Community College Responsibilities for Program Approval​
  

Program and Course Approval Pages​

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Resources

• ​College Point of Contact (POC) Guidelines​​​​​
• ​FTE Guidelines Spring 2019​ 
• Webforms, Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Program and Course Approval System
• Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Tentative Meeting Schedule​

Contact Us

Staff are available to assist in understanding program approval processes.​