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Panic of 1893
Economic downturn led to the first formal thinking about 2 year colleges -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College estbalished as what is recognized as the first community college -
California 13th and 14th years
Legislation passed allowing California school districts to offer a 13th and 14th year of education which incorporated a junior college program into local school districts -
Phoenix Junior College established
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Maricopa County Junior College District established
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Maricopa Skill Center established
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Scottsdale Community College
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Rio Salado Community College
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South Mountain Community College
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Estrella Mountain Community College