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1968 Gateway Community College History
It all began in the shoe department of the former Korrick's Department Store as Maricopa Technical College began to build a name for itself in 1968. -
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1968 Gateway Community College
It all began in the shoe department of the former Korrick's Department Store as Maricopa Technical College began to build a name for itself in 1968. -
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1971 GWCC
1971
GateWay Community College receives its NCA accreditation. Maricopa Technical College was accredited as an “operationally separate” associate-degree-granting college of the Maricopa County Junior College District—now known as the Maricopa County Community College District. -
1971 GWCC
1971
GateWay Community College receives its NCA accreditation. Maricopa Technical College was accredited as an “operationally separate” associate-degree-granting college of the Maricopa County Junior College District—now known as the Maricopa County Community College District. -
1977
Practical nurse training (LPN) classes begin. -
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1977
Practical nurse training (LPN) classes begin. -
1978 Rio Salado CC/MCCCD
Rio Salado Community College initiates what will be the first and largest online college. Founded as a " College within everyone's reach" -
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1978 Rio Salado CC/MCCCD
Rio Salado Community College initiates what will be the first and largest online college. Founded as a " College within everyone's reach"
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1980's GWCC
Previously, full-time students did not pay tuition. In 1980, a tuition rate of $3 per credit hour was imposed on all students. Relocated campus operations from First and Washington Streets to 40th and Washington Streets with the exception of the Mechanical Technology Center. The College shared the 20-acre site with the District Office -
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1980's GWCC
Previously, full-time students did not pay tuition. In 1980, a tuition rate of $3 per credit hour was imposed on all students. Relocated campus operations from First and Washington Streets to 40th and Washington Streets with the exception of the Mechanical Technology Center. The College shared the 20-acre site with the District Office -
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Colleges partner with needs of Community
Maryland- cyber security training
No Caroline- energy industry training
KS- increase incomes thru Education
IA- accelerated career education
AZ/MCCCD- STAR PATH
FL/Miami-Dade- 'one community one college' Bio Science & Life
Sciences'
NY- 'putting the community back to work'
CA- public safety training (work with Military & Health Sciences
FL- International Initiatives in many areas
WA- partner with labor & business to provide 'Pathways to
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1990's Gateway
GateWay Community College is awarded full 10-year NCA accreditation. 1999 Center for Health Careers Education Department/Building is opened. -
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1990's GWCC
GateWay Community College is awarded full 10-year NCA accreditation. 1999 Center for Health Careers Education -
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2000's GWCC
2004-GateWay Community High School was restructured as an Early College High School, offering students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and take college courses for college transfer or toward an occupational certificate and/or associate degree.
2015- The Aspen Institute recognizes GateWay as being among the nation’s 150 top community colleges.200 -
2000's GWCC
2004-GateWay Community High School was restructured as an Early College High School, offering students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and take college courses for college transfer or toward an occupational certificate and/or associate degree.
2015- The Aspen Institute recognizes GateWay as being among the nation’s 150 top community colleges. -
Colleges partner with the Needs of the Communities
Maryland- cyber security training
No Caroline- energy industry training
KS- increase incomes thru education
IA- accelerated career education
AZ/MCCCD- STAR PATH
FL/Miami-Dade- 'one community one college' Bio Science & Life
Sciences'
NY- 'putting the community back to work'
CA- public safety training (work with Military & Health Sciences
FL- International Initiatives in many areas
WA- partner with labor & business to provide 'Pathways to
Careers