History of Phoenix College

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  • Phoenx Junior College was established

    Phoenix Junior College (PJC) opened its doors on Sep 13th.

  • Publication of Higher Education for American Democracy

    The commission report, popularly know as The Truman Commission Report. The commission popularized the phrase community college, causing hundreds of existing and new public two-year colleges to include community in their names.

  • An office name change for Phoenix College.

  • Phoenix College Fine Arts Center opening

  • Maricopa Junior College District was established

    Maricopa Junior College District was established, later renamed the Maricopa County Community College.

  • PC became a part of the Maricopa County Community College District

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    Student aid legislation

    Student aid legislation. Beginning with the Higher Education Act of 1965, the 1972 amendments to the act, and subsequent amendments and reauthorizations (including the 1992 higher education amendments), the federal government made it possible for practically every American to attend college. Included in current legislation is the federal Pell Grant program.

  • Phoenix College Library Building was established

  • Dental Hygiene Program was opened.

    At that time, it was first and only one Dental Hygiene program in the Arizona State.

  • Phoenix College erected the largest telescope on any Junior College campus in the nation

  • Building C, F and M were constructed

  • Participate a pilot project for the development of computer-aided instruction

    The National Science Foundation chose two colleges (Phoenix College and Northern Virginia Community College) to participate in a pilot project for the development of computer-aided instruction.

  • Phoenix College’s Interpreter Preparation Program was established

    Phoenix College’s Interpreter Preparation Program was established and continues as the only one of its kinds in Maricopa County.

  • Phoenix College awarded re-accreditation by HLC/NCA

  • Report of the Commission on the Future of Community Colleges

  • Phoenix College adopts a new Mission Statement

    Phoenix College is a comprehensive community college responsive to the changing needs of of the community and to individuals pursuing academic, occupational, developmental and personal enrichment goals.

  • Phoenix College is awarded re-accreditation by HLC/NCA

  • The Family care Center was constructed and 10th anniversary of PCAA

  • The softball team begins a ten-year winning streak and The Dalby Building was constructed

  • Community colleges celebrate a 100 years of service

  • Achieving a College Education or ACE, was introduced at Phoenix College

  • The voters of Maricopa county approved a new issuance of General Obligation Bonds totaling $951,359,000 over the next decade

  • Phoenix College celebrated its 85th Anniversary

  • Maricopa Community Colleges receives $1 million to support dropout prevention program for underrepresented students

  • Anna Solley appointed president of Phoenix College

  • Maricopa Colleges Offer Tuition Payment Plan

  • Maricopa Colleges Partner with Indiana University

  • Maricopa Colleges ACE Program Honored with National Award

  • Helios Education Foundation Donates $763,986 to Maricopa Colleges Foundation

  • Maricopa Colleges Receive $300,000 from National Science Foundation for High-Tech Workforce Development

  • Phoenix College Custom Training and Education (CTE) Provides Valuable Command Spanish Instruction to Valley Companies

  • Three Capital Bond Projects at Phoenix College to Improve Campus Efficiency, Expand Opportunities for Students and Community

  • The Phoenix College “Making Life better For Generation” campaign met its $1 million goal

  • Students are introduced to the new Student Information System

  • The Bilingual Nursing Program graduates its first class

  • Phoenix College offers over 150 late-start, short-term classes to conveniently fit everyone's schedule

  • Maricopa Colleges Awarded Funding to Improve Science Teaching, Learning

  • PC Alumnus Awarded 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award

  • Celebrating the Arts: Community Invited to Grand Opening of New Fine Arts Building at Phoenix College

  • Phoenix College becomes National Paragon Award Winners

  • PC Alumna Stella Pope Duarte to Receive American Book Award

  • Phoenix College Helps Secure Jobs for Laid-Off Workers

  • Refugee Families Receive Holiday Greetings from Phoenix College

  • Experience the Urban Hip Hop Culture Through Unique Art Event at Phoenix College

  • A partnership program between the Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona State University

  • PC Downtown to Offer Online Medical Transcription Program

  • PC Offers 3 Online Degree Programs

  • Phoenix College Offers Customized Training for Army Vets to Become Paramedics

  • Phoenix College's 7th Annual Golden Bear Partnership Awards

  • PC/ASU Medical Laboratory Scientist Program Wins Innovation Award

  • Phoenix College Softball Team Wins 8th National Championship in 11 Years

  • Phoenix College Upgrades Computer Commons; Adds 233 New Computers

  • Construction Project Transforms Phoenix College; Will be Done in December 2022

  • Maricopa Community Colleges Roll Out New Learning Management System: Canvas

  • Phoenix College Hosts Prize-winning Author's Talk on Urban Education

  • Phoenix College partnered the Bureau of Land Management for 16 week training program to prepare Veteran for a career

  • Phoenix College continued to create positive and comfortable student learning enviroments throughout campus

  • Ceremony for Nursing Excellence

  • Phoenix College Veterans Student Center was dedicated

  • ALL TEN MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES RECEIVE MILITARY-FRIENDLY STATUS FOR 2015

  • MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES ADD $7.3 BILLION TO LOCAL ECONOMY ANNUALLY

  • STATE BUDGET CUTS IGNORE VALUE OF MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES