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Nation's first junior college, Joliet Community College.
Joliet Community College added a fifth and sixth year of courses to a high school curriculum. -
Phoenix College established.
The first junior college established in Phoenix, originally known as Phoenix Junior College
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Few community colleges in existence that offered general liberal arts programs; enrollment low
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Community colleges began to provide job training programs throughout 1940s and 1950s
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Community colleges began to provide job training programs
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Phoenix College relocated to 15th Avenue and Thomas Road
This relocation was due to the Works Progress Administration (WPA: 1935 to 1943) under President Franklin Roosevelt’s administration. The New Deal agencies included nearly 40 Federal agencies. The New Deal was created to combat the Great Depression. The WPA, which was part of the New Deal was created to do public works projects (infrastructure, public buildings, public services). -
Phoenix College becomes part of the MCCCD
Formerly part of the Phoenix Union High School District and Junior College District and is known as the flagship college within MCCCD. -
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Number of community colleges and enrollments soared
Enrollment increased,1 million in 1965 to 2.2 million by 1970. as baby boomers come of age. -
Maricopa County Community College District began as the Maricopa County Junior College District
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Gateway Community College, formerly Maricopa Technical College
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Scottsdale Community College established
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Community Colleges become a major part of the American educational system
During this period, enrollment almost doubles from 2.2 million to 4.3 million by 1980. This increase was due to: 1) baby boomers continued to come of age; 2) more parents desired a post secondary education for their children; and 3) students sought draft deferment during Viet Nam war. -
Rio Salado Community College established
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South Mountain Community College established
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Paradise Valley Community College established
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College established.
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Estrella Mountain Community College
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Gateway Community College added Southwest Skill Center
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Mesa Community College from Red Mountain Community College
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Glendale Community College established
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Paradise Valley Community College established at Black Mountain.
