A History of Community Colleges with a highlight of Phoenix College

By pherman95

  • The Morrill Act

    The Morrill Act
    The Morrill Act paves the way for community colleges by expanding access to public higher education

  • 2nd Morrill Act

    Prevented schools from denying access to minority students

  • 1st community college

    The first CC labeled "Jr. College" is established by William Rainey Harper in Chicago, Illinois

  • The number of community colleges grows

    The number of public junior colleges grows to 14 and private colleges number 32

  • AAJC and PC founded

    The American Association of Jr. Colleges is founded as well as Phoenix College

  • Establishment of Community Colleges in AZ

    The Arizona State Legislature legalizes the establishment of junior colleges in Arizona

  • Vocational Programs

    Vocational education is included in community colleges

  • Servicemen’s Readjustment Act

    Veterans from WWII were offered financial assistance to pursue higher education

  • MCCCD

    MCCCD
    Maricopa Community College District established

  • Millions enrolled

    4.5 million students are enrolled in community colleges

  • Current Statistics

    More than 1400 community colleges exist with more than 10,000,000 students per year.

  • 100 years of Phoenix College

    100 years of Phoenix College
    Phoenix College celebrates 100 years of higher education!