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Maricopa Community College Established
Maricopa Community College establishes their first junior college as
part of Phoenix Union High School. Weston Carpenter becomes the 1st dean of the establishment.
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Phoenix Junior College
First location established at 12th Avenue and Thomas Road.
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Funding and Establishment of the Junior College District
Legislation establishes junior district allowing county and state funding support. Going forward in 1962 the Maricopa County Junior College District is established by a vote from the citizens of Maricopa County.
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Glendale Community College
1,974 student enroll in the West Valley's 1st community college housed in a temporary location. September 1966 campus opened at current location. -
Institutional Accreditation
Three community colleges now exist within the district receiving accreditation from the Northern Central Accreditation. These three include Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa Colleges. -
Online Opportunities
Hybrid classes were introduced as a learning option, allowing traditional inperson teaching combined with online instruction.
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50th Anniversary
2012 brings a celebration of 50 years as a district. The college system has grown to 10 locations serving the residents of Arizona
