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Phoenix Junior College Opens
Originally established as part of the Phoenix Union High School and Junior College District, Phoenix Junior College (PJC) would join the Maricopa Community Colleges in 1962. -
Phoenix Junior College Opens
Originally established as part of the Phoenix Union High School and Junior College District, Phoenix Junior College (PJC) would join the Maricopa Community Colleges in 1962. -
Weston W. Carpenter 1st Dean
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Accreditation
PC is the second post high school institution to receive membership in the North Central Accrediting Association, known as the greatest college accrediting association in the world. -
1st Teachers
The college began with two teachers, Neil Cook, English, and John Laird, history. -
Mesa Community College is Born
MCC operates as an extension of Phoenix College, with 3 buildings and 2 houses on ¾ acre of land. Today this site is the Landmark Restaurant. -
Phoenix & Mesa Open Extensions
The Glendale and Camelback extensions of Phoenix College open in the West Valley, while a Mesa extension opens in the East Valley. -
Full-time Enrollment (FTE)
The full-time enrollment equivalent for the second semester: Phoenix College, 3,453; Glendale, 619; Mesa, 311 -
GCC Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking is held for Glendale Community College. The Gaucho was adopted as the college’s mascot The word gaucho is used to describe a South American cowboy. “Hardworking, leathered from living in a climate similar to ours, resourceful, almost legendary heroes in their countries" -
200,000+ US Troops Sent to Vietnam
College enrollment increases across America. Students begin strongly protesting against the US policy in Vietnam. -
Construction of New MCC Campus Begins
Construction of the new Mesa Community College campus begins. First phase of buildings include the Student Union, Life Science, and the Maintenance buildings. -
"Jr. College" to "Community College"
In 1971, the Arizona Legislature amended its 1960 law to change "junior colleges" to community colleges. -
First Honors Program is Established
The first Honors Program is established at Scottsdale Community College. -
Night Enrollments Surpass Day
Fall enrollment shows 19,864 night to 17,229 daytime students across GCC, Maricopa Tech, MCC, PC and SCC. -
PC Grows to 18 Permanent Buildings
Phoenix College grows to 18 permanent buildings & 6 portable buildings on 55 acres of land. -
District Foundation Formed
The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation is formed to actively seek contributions from public and private sources. -
Rio Salado College Approved
Governing Board approves the development of Rio Salado College as its sixth college, appointing Walter Morrison as Provost. -
Rio Preps Enlisted Men for Civilian Jobs
Rio Salado offers courses at Luke and Williams Air Force bases preparing over 250 enlisted men for civilian jobs. -
President Reagan Signs Jobs Bill
The "Job Training Partnership Act" is signed by President Reagan, replacing the CETA program. The new act emphasizes coordination with local business and industry needs, which is of especially great value to the Maricopa Skill Center. -
Computer Buzzwords
The Maricopa Community Colleges' Computing Center issues the following list of computer buzzwords in its April newsletter: hardware, software, program, input & output -
CGCC Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking is held for Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Pecos Road in Chandler. -
EMCC Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking ceremony is held for Estrella Mountain Community College. -
US News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report contains an article about the Maricopa County Community College District. “Enrolling some 177,000 full-time students on its 10 campuses, the Maricopa system has become the model for community involvement – launching programs to aid everything from literacy to small business start-ups. During the past five years, the District has developed 350 customized employee-training programs for local businesses and government.” -
Rio Salado Goes Online
Rio Salado College becomes one of the first colleges in the country to go totally on-line. The college offers courses, registration and academic counseling services in an online format. -
GCC North Opens
Glendale Community College North (GCC North or GCCN) opens as an extension of Glendale Community College on Happy Valley Road, between 57th and 61st Avenues. -
President Bush Visits MCC
Mesa Community College was recognized by the President of the United States as a model for workforce development in the Information Technology industry; President George W. Bush visited the college and led a discussion with a panel of students. -
Voters Approve Bond Program
Voters approve the Maricopa Community Colleges general obligation bond program, a district-wide $951 million bond issue. -
PC & ASU Partner on Science Program
Students can complete a bachelor's degree in the Medical Laboratory Science program by earning 90 college credits from Phoenix College and 30 through ASU. -
Rio Launches PACE Program
Rio Salado College launches PACE Program which uses predictive data analysis to model the behavior of successful students and provide a means for early intervention when a student appears to be at risk. -
Estrella Mountain Ranked in Top 10%
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program ranks Estrella Mountain Community College in the top 10 percent of community colleges nationwide. -
Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Maricopa Community Colleges celebrate 50 years as a district. -
CEI Opens
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at GateWay Community College opens its doors. The CEI is a business incubator for early-stage and startup companies, offering business development services, educational programming and management resources. -
Phoenix College Celebrates 90 Years
PC's 90th Anniversary is commemorate on September 13, 2010. Faculty, staff, students and alumni gather in in Bulpitt Auditorium to celebrate PC through the decades.
