Odessa, Texas — Odessa College announced that it has been chosen as the only institution in Texas to serve as a lead college for the Community College Baccalaureate Association’s (CCBA) Quality Framework for Community College Baccalaureate Programs. This distinction reflects the college’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its reputation for offering strong, workforce-relevant bachelor’s degree programs.
As a lead college, Odessa College will leverage the CCBA Quality Framework to analyze and further strengthen its established ExxonMobil Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science in Leadership and Management – Entrepreneurship. Rather than evaluating the program from scratch, the framework will help the college document proven practices, build on existing successes, and deepen its culture of continuous improvement.
“We are honored to represent Texas in this national effort,” said Vice President of Instruction Tramaine Anderson-Silvas. “Our ExxonMobil BAAS in Leadership and Management – Entrepreneurship has a history of preparing graduates for meaningful careers, and this initiative gives us an opportunity to showcase what’s working while contributing new insights that benefit community college baccalaureate programs across the country.”
“We are thrilled to have Odessa College join this national cohort of Lead Colleges,” said Dr. Angela Kersenbrock, President of the Community College Baccalaureate Association. “The college's ExxonMobil BAAS in Leadership and Management, Entrepreneurship reflects the high standards, intentional design, and community impact that exemplify strong baccalaureate programs. We are excited to collaborate and highlight the outstanding work taking place in Texas.”
Participation as a lead college also includes collaboration with peer institutions, sharing strategies that support student learning and workforce alignment, and helping inform ongoing refinement of the CCBA Quality Framework. The goal is to ensure baccalaureate pathways offered by community colleges remain responsive, high-quality, and accessible to the students and communities they serve.
About the ExxonMobil Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership and Management – Entrepreneurship
Odessa College’s ExxonMobil Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership and Management – Entrepreneurship prepares students to become innovators, business leaders, and job creators in today’s dynamic economy. The program blends practical business strategy, leadership development, and real-world entrepreneurial experiences to equip students with the skills needed to launch and grow successful ventures. Through hands-on learning, business planning, and applied problem-solving, students gain the confidence and expertise to identify opportunities, lead teams, and drive innovation. Graduates leave prepared to start their own businesses, grow existing businesses, or step into leadership roles in industries across the Permian Basin and beyond.
About Odessa College
Founded in 1946, Odessa College (OC) serves more than 15,000 students annually through college credit, workforce training, and lifelong learning programs. In addition to its main campus in Odessa, the college operates extension centers in Andrews, Monahans, Pecos, and Seminole, Texas. OC offers more than 120 associate and bachelor’s degree programs, along with certificate options across health sciences, business and industry, and liberal arts and education. Odessa College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
About the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA)
The CCBA supports community colleges across the nation in the development and continuous improvement of baccalaureate programs. Through research, professional development, and innovative tools such as the Quality Framework, CCBA works to strengthen pathways that expand access to high-quality, workforce-aligned bachelor’s degrees.