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Phoenix College Opens
Phoenix Junior College (now Phoenix College) opened in 1920. It was the first community college in the state of Arizona. -
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The Great Depression Job Training
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, community colleges behan to provide job training programs as a way to ease widespread unemployment. -
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Enrollment Boom
Enrollment at public 4-year colleges and universities roughly doubled from 1965 to 1999, while enrollment at public community colleges increased about fivefold. -
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The Seventies
HistoryDuring the 1970s, community colleges became a major part of the American educational system, with enrollments almost doubling again from 2.2 million in 1970 to 4.3 million by 1980.
During the 16970s, community colleges became a major part of the educational system, with enrollments almost doubling again from 2.2 million in 1970 to 4.3 million by 1980. -
SCC Opens its Doors
Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale Community College, a two-year college, opened its doors in September 1970, with 948 students. It is one of 10 colleges in the Maricopa Community College District. The beautiful campus with its unobstructed view of the mountains is located at Pima and Chaparral Roads. -
1,076 Community Colleges Nationwide
