Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Community College is a public two‑year institution that provides associate degree programs, vocational certificates, and continuing education courses to students in the Clackamas County region of Oregon and surrounding areas. The college offers a range of academic pathways including arts and sciences, business, health sciences, technology, and trades, delivering instruction through both in‑person classes on its main campus and online formats designed to accommodate working adults and remote learners. In addition to credit‑bearing coursework, the college supports workforce development by partnering with local employers to create tailored training programs, apprenticeships, and short‑term skill‑building workshops that align with regional labor market needs. Student services such as academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, and financial aid administration are available to help learners navigate their educational journeys and achieve completion goals. The institution also maintains a library, computer labs, and specialized facilities like science studios and simulation centers to enhance hands‑on learning experiences. As a member of the Oregon community college system, Clackamas Community College receives state funding and operates under the governance of a locally elected board of trustees, reflecting its commitment to accessible, affordable higher education for the community it serves.

The college has experienced notable cybersecurity incidents that have impacted its operations and stakeholders. On October 24, 2025, an unauthorized party accessed sensitive student information stored in an unencrypted, Internet‑accessible environment, leading to a data breach that exposed names, dates of birth, tax identification numbers, passport numbers, financial accounts, and health data; after detecting the breach, the college contained its network, engaged a forensic security firm, and delayed notification of affected individuals, which prompted a class‑action lawsuit seeking damages and long‑term credit monitoring. Earlier, on January 19, 2024, a cyberattack disrupted campus operations, resulting in the cancellation of classes, the isolation of internal systems, and the temporary offline status of many online services while the institution collaborated with law enforcement and pursued an ongoing investigation to determine any unauthorized access to personal information. These events have underscored the importance of robust data protection measures and timely incident response within the college’s technology infrastructure.