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Community College History

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  • School For All

    School For All
    Morill Act 2 prevented schools from denying education to minority students.

  • First Community College in Arizona

    First Community College in Arizona
    Phoenix Community College, then known as Phoenix Junior College, was established with Phoenix Union High School District as an extension to high school.

  • First Commencement

    First Commencement
    Phoenix College held its first commencement ceremony graduating 5 students.

  • Athletics

    Athletics
    Phoenix College hired George "Dutch" Hoy to build an athletics department. He ran the athletics for 40 years.

  • New Location

    New Location
    New Facility from Filmore st to its current location on Thomas rd and 15th ave.

  • Financial Aide

    Veterans of World War Two were offered financial aide

  • Junior District Established

    Junior District Established
    Maricopa Community College District, then known as Maricopa County Junior College District, was established and Phoenix Union High School District released Phoenix College to the Community College District.

  • New Name

    The Junior College portion of the name was changed to Community College so that it represented the population it wanted to serve, the community!

  • Computer Program

    Phoenix College was chosen to pilot a computer program to aide students in English and Math. The following year they were able to offer more technological programs such as electronics, engineering, drafting, etc..

  • New Mission Statement

    Phoenix College is a comprehensive community college responsive to the changing needs of of the community and to individuals pursuing academic, occupational, developmental and personal enrichment goals.

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    Maricopa Colleges offers a tuition payment plan to allow students to not feel a financial burden when signing up for classes.

  • New Student Information Center

    Students were able to log into one place to enroll, make payments, view grades, and any other school business they needed to take care of. This allowed for easier access to their education path.

  • Free Community College Education

    President Obama announced the American Promise Program for anyone willing to work for it will receive two years for free community college education.