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Phoenix Junior College (PJC) is established.
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 -
Junior College Bill Introduced
The first State Junior College bill, HB238, is introduced in the second regular session of the 23 legislature. -
Phoenix College Joins District
Phoenix College is integrated into the Maricopa District as its first institution by a vote of 805 to 59. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964 is Established
This legislation outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national, and religious minorities, and women. Racial segregation in schools ends. -
Faculty Salary Range
The faculty salary range for the 1964-65 fiscal year was $5,063 - $10,749. -
200,000+ Troops Sent to Vietnam
College enrollment increases across America. Students begin strongly protesting against the US policy in Vietnam. -
Helena Howe Named 1st Female President
Mesa Community College names Helena Howe as the first female president in the MCC system. -
Rio Salado Trains Valley Businesses
Rio Salado offers classes to more than 5,400 people at corporations and businesses in the Valley including Honeywell and General Motors. -
Tuition Increases to $5 per Credit Hour
The Governing Board approves a tuition increase from $3 to $5 by a 3-1 vote. The increase is expected to generate an additional $1.8M for the overall annual budget. -
Dr. Charles Green Named GWCC President
Gateway Community College names Dr. Charles Green as AZ's first African-American president. -
Women Double Enrollment for "Male" Jobs
Valley women enrolled in traditionally male occupational education programs increased from 14% to 35% since 1972. Areas studied: administration of justice, automotive, data processing, drafting, electronics, engineering science, management and marketing. -
In-State Tuition $11/credit hour
The cost of in-state tuition and fees in the spring semester is $11 per credit hour. -
Estrella Mountain Development Approved
Governing Board approves the development of Estrella Mountain Community College. -
EMCC Receives Architectural Award
Estrella Mountain Community College Receives the Arthur E. Mann Award for Excellence in Architecture. -
Average Community College Student: Age 29
The average age of a community college student is 29, with 75% of all students attending part-time (Scrips Howard Business Journals, 7/16/84) -
4,000+ Classes Offered at $16/HR
4,000+ classes offered at $16 per hour at the seven Maricopa Community Colleges and two education centers located throughout the Valley. -
Average Student Age: 30
The average student age attending one of the Maricopa Community Colleges is 30 years of age: 5000 are over age 50. -
EMCC Offers 1st Classes
First classes for Estrella Mountain Community College are offered at the following high schools: Tolleson Union, Agua Fria Union, Westview, and Buckeye. -
EMCC Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking ceremony is held for Estrella Mountain Community College. -
Tuition at $26 Per Credit Hour
Tuition for Maricopa County residents is $26 per credit hour starting July 1, 1991. -
EMCC Campus Opens
The Maricopa Community College District opens Estrella Mountain Community College center in Avondale. The campus operates as a satellite location for Glendale Community College. -
EMCC Wins Energy Project of the Year
Estrella Mountain Community College wins recognition for its energy conservation measures and its co-generation plant. -
Estrella Mountain Names First President
Homero Lopez, PhD is appointed as Estrella Mountain Community College's first president. -
Student Enrollment reaches 220,000+
Maricopa Community Colleges become the largest community college district in the country with enrollment reaching a record level of 220,000+ students. -
Southwest SkillCenter Opens at EMCC
Located at the EMCC Avondale campus, the Southwest SkillCenter has provided more than 3000 students with high quality short-term training programs for immediate job entry into skilled professions. -
Estrella Mountain Becomes a HSI
Estrella Mountain is certified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). -
Former White House Chef Joins EMCC
Former White House culinary chef Jon Hill becomes the Culinary Arts Program Director at Estrella Mountain Community College -
EMCC NASA Center Opens
The NASA Center for Success in Math and Science is established. The College also hosts Arizona's first NASA Awareness Day. -
EMCC Receives HLC Accreditation
Estrella Mountain receives its first 10-year accreditation from the HLC. -
Culinary Studies Program Begins at EMCC
Culinary Studies Program begins at the college, which includes the grand opening of Regions, a student-run fine dining restaurant. -
EMCC Develops its First Learning Studio
The college develops its first "Learning Studio" prototype. Faculty and students engage in an opportunity to experiment with radical flexibility in space, furnishings, and technology. -
EMCC Receives Approval for Nursing Degree Program
Estrella Mountain receives approval from the Arizona Board of Nursing to be a site for Maricopa Community College's Associate of Applied Science, Nursing degree. -
Ernest A. Lara, Ph.D. is Selected College President
Ernest A. Lara, Ph.D. is selected as the next college president after a nationwide search. -
EMCC Expands to Buckeye and Wickenburg
The College expands educational offerings by offering classes in both Buckeye and the Wickenburg area. -
EMCC Nursing Program Receives Accreditation
The Maricopa Nursing program at Estrella Mountain receives the maximum accreditation of eight years upon completion of an accreditation visit from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). -
EMCC Launches Golf and Cross Country
Estrella Mountain launches its first athletics programs in men’s and women’s golf and cross country. -
EMCC Buckeye Opens
In partnership with the Town of Buckeye, the Estrella Mountain Community College Buckeye Educational Center opens to provide learning opportunities to far West Valley students. -
EMCC Begins to Plan Future Performing Arts Center.
Planning begins for Estrella Mountain’s future Performing Arts Center.
