Advisory Boards and Public Bodies

In addition to the public meetings and processes of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), the HECC agency supports several advisory boards and public bodies. On this page you can learn about the responsibilities of these advisory public bodies and find links for public meeting details and materials.

For all the advisory public bodies (boards, councils, committees, commissions, consortia, and task forces) described below, meetings are posted on the websites linked to below and on the Oregon Transparency site. 

Advisory Boards and Public Bodies

Credit for Prior Learning Advisory Committee

Many Oregon institutions offer Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) as a way for individuals to obtain credit for learning that occurs outside of traditional college-level coursework. The HECC convenes a CPL Advisory Committee to consider policy issues with respect to CPL and to report to the Legislature on Oregon’s progress in increasing and improving CPL opportunities across the institutions. The CPL Advisory Committee is supported by staff of the HECC Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development.

Future Ready Oregon Industry Consortia

The HECC convenes three separate, statewide Industry Consortia representing the healthcare, manufacturing, and technology industry sectors. The strategic work of the Consortia was launched with the Future Ready Oregon investment package. The purpose of each Consortium is to establish strategic partnerships, develop structured processes to address mutual industry goals, identify industry-specific workforce needs, develop recruitment strategies to increase equitable workforce participation, and promote programs and activities in the priority industry sectors. The Consortia public meetings are supported by staff of Future Ready Oregon in the HECC Office of the Executive Director.

Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board

The Oregon Youth Works Advisory Board is a public advisory board that provides advice on and oversees the implementation and alignment of youth workforce programs. Established by House Bill 3563 (2023), this is the advisory board for the HECC’s youth workforce development programs, effective January 1, 2024. The Board holds public meetings and is supported by staff of the HECC Office of Workforce Investments.

OregonServes Commission

The OregonServes Commission (previously called the Oregon Volunteers Commission) is a Governor-appointed commission that advises and supports the work of OregonServes. OregonServes promotes and supports AmeriCorps, volunteerism, and civic engagement activities statewide to strengthen Oregon communities. The OregonServes Commission meetings are public and supported by staff of the HECC Office of Workforce Investments.

Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board

The Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB) is the overall advisory board to the Governor on workforce policy and plans and focuses on equitable prosperity for all Oregonians. Appointed by the Governor under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the WTDB works to align state workforce policy and resources with education and economic development, promote Oregon’s talent development system, and hold the workforce system accountable for results. The WTDB is supported by staff of the HECC Office of Workforce Investments.

Private Career School Advisory Committee

The Private Career School (PCS) Advisory Committee advises HECC agency staff with respect to education provided by the private career schools in Oregon. The Committee is made up of school owners, administrators, students, and one member of the public. The PCS Advisory Committee is supported by staff of the HECC Office of Private Postsecondary Education.

Sexual Misconduct Survey Council

The Sexual Misconduct Survey Council is charged with developing a biennial survey on the students’ experiences of sexual misconduct and institutional response at Oregon public and private higher education institutions. The Sexual Misconduct Survey Council convenes public meetings to conduct its work. It is supported by staff of the HECC Office of Academic Policy and Authorization.