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Joliet Community College
The Nation's first junior college. -
Flagship of MCCC's
Phoenix College is the flagship of the Maricopa Community Colleges, a district that ranks as one of the nation’s largest community college systems and the single largest provider of higher education and career training in Arizona. -
Formal NCA Accreditation
Phoenix College became a member of National Accreditation Association. -
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Job Training Programs in Community Colleges
During the Great Depression, job training programs became widespread. unemployment. -
1945
Look Magazine named PJC one of fifteen outstanding junior colleges and one of 100 of America’s Best Schools. -
Dean of College
Dr. Robert Hannelly is named Dean (title later became President). -
The Baby Boomers
New public community colleges were built and student enrollment increased -
Phoenix Junior College established
Phoenix Junior College joins Maricopa Community Colleges -
1962
Maricopa County Community College District is formed. -
Mesa Community College is Born
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PC Full Time Enrollment
The full-time enrollment equivalent for the second semester: Phoenix College, 3,453; Glendale, 619; Mesa, 311 -
Marciopa Community College 1st graduating class
Mesa Community College’s first graduating class of 27 students conducts their commencement ceremony on the Phoenix College athletic field. -
2010
Phoenix College celebrates 90 years on September 13, 1920.
