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Extended Education begins
Joliet Community College in Illinois, the nations first junior college, added a 5th & 6th year of courses to the high school curriculum. -
PJC was established
Phoenix Union High School and Junior College District, Phoenix College Junior College was established. Westen W. Carpenter was the 1st Dean. -
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Community Colleges Enrollment
Enrollments were low. Community Colleges offered general liberal arts programs. -
Phoenix College Location
Phoenix Junior College was located where Phoenix College is currently located now in Phoenix. -
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Great Depression
The Great Depression occurred. -
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Job Training Programs
Community Colleges provided job training programs to ease widespread unemployment. -
HB 238
The first State Junior College bill, HB 238, was introduced. -
Legislation Involvement
Arizona Legislature authorized the State Board of Directors for Junior Colleges and enacted legislation to create junior college districts supported by county and state funds. -
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Baby Boomer Enrollment
Baby boomers became college age and the number of community colleges and enrollments increased. -
MCJCD was Established
The Maricopa County Junior College District (MCJCD) was established. The Maricopa Skills Center was created. Phoenix College joined the district and land for GCC was purchased. -
PC joined Maricopa
Phoenix Union High School and Junior College District, Phoenix College Junior College joined Maricopa Community Colleges -
MCC was Created
Mesa Community College (MCC) was created. Hannelly became the first district president. -
Enrollment
About 1 million students were enrolled at Community Colleges -
MCCCD Enrollment
18,199+ enrolled at MCCCD -
SCC opens
Scottsdale Community College opens -
Community college Enrollment
About 2.2 million students enrolled at Community Colleges. About 60% were male. -
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Community Colleges in America
Community Colleges became a major part of the American education system -
1st Female President
Helena Howe elected 1st female president of MCCCD -
GCC bombing
GCC was bombed by radicals. No one was injured. -
Accreditation
Rio Salado was accredited -
Community College Enrollment
About 4.3 million students enrolled at Community Colleges. About 55% were female. South Mountain Community College begins classes -
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Community College Enrollment
Community College enrollments slowed to a 23% increase -
GateWay Community College
GateWay Community College gets permanent location -
MCCCD Enrollment
About 63,000+ students are enrolled at MCCCD -
More MCCCD Colleges open
PVCC and CGCC offer first classes -
MCCCD Enrollment
125,000+ students are enrolled at MCCCD and the ACE program launches at SMCC. Average age of students is 30 years old. -
Workforce Training
Nationwide Commission on the Future of CC recommended that CC build partnerships with employers to provide workforce training -
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Certificates and Degrees Awarded
At MCCCD 46,447 Short-term certificates were awarded, 78,327 long-term certificates were awarded, and 340,091 associate degrees were awarded -
EMCC opens
Estrella Mountain Community College offers first classes -
MCCCD Enrollment
220,000+ students enrolled at MCCCD -
Community College Enrollment
About 5.3 million students enrolled at Community Colleges and about 57% were female. -
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Certificates and Degrees Awarded
In Community Colleges there were 85,941 Short-term certificates awarded, 95,463 long-term certificates were awarded, and 411,633 associate degrees awarded. -
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Community Colleges
There were 1076 Community Colleges. -
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Community Colleges programs
Community Colleges provide vocational training that earn certificates, associate degrees, remedial educational services, and customized/contract services with local employers. -
PVCC Accreditation
PVCC earns 10-year accreditation -
MCCCD & ASU
MCCCD & ASU expand transfer partnership -
Veterans Educational Center
East Valley Veterans Educational Center opens -
UP and MCCCD
University of Phoenix partners with MCCCD -
Phoenix College Nursing Program
Nursing building opens at Phoenix College
