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Joliet Community College Illinois
First Community College in The United State -
Ammerican Association of Community Colleges, founded
The American Association of Junior (Community) Colleges is founded. -
Phoenix College, in Maricopa founded
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Classes at Cottonwood Court
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NCA Accreditation of Phoenix College
Formal recognition received with membership into North Central Association. -
Phoenix College Neww Site
Fifity acres of land by Thomas and 15th Avenue became new site for the college with doors openinig in the Fall of 1939. Classes were free, except for $10 fee for student activities. -
Civilian Pilot Training
Twenty students completed the civil Aeronautics Program. -
Maricopa Junior College District (MJCD)
The formation of MJCD, which later became the maricopa County Community College District. The following year Phoenix College was moved under the MCCCD governing board. -
Technology
The National Science Foundation selected Phoenix College and Northern Virginia Community College, to participate in a pilot project for the development of computer-aided instruction. -
Dr. Myra Harrison
First female president of Phoenix College. -
Female Soccer Team formed
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Student information System
Students allowed to register, make payments, view grades and obtain enrollment verification and transcripts online. -
Statistics
Phoenix College enrollement increased to 20,000 students annually, 1000 employees, 400 full-time and 600 adjunct/temporary faculties. -
Stdent success Initiative
Hannelly Center remodelling completion with new cafeteria, additional offices spaces and historical alumni display. New registration policy of no drop, adds or late registration puts students on the path to success by enabling them to enroll early, get books and be in class ready to learn from the first day. -
Open Pathway for Reaffirmation of Accreditation
In 2013, Phoenix College began the transition to HLC open pathway model for continued accreditation, a new pathway that focuses on quality assurance and institutional improvement. -
Veterance Stdent Center
Phoenix College created a new PC Veterans Stdent Center as the newest offering from thr College's Veterans services department.