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First Junior College established
Joliet Junior College in Illinois, laying groundwork for future of other community colleges. -
Community Colleges offer mostly liberal arts programs
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Phoenix Junior College opens its doors
This is the first student government -
Voters approve $625,000 Bond
PC starts construction on new buildings -
Great Depression leads to specialized CC programs
Community Colleges begin offering job training -
PC name change becomes official
Phoenix Junior College becomes Phoenix College -
PC Student chosen Miss America
Jacque Mercer grew up in Litchfield, Arizona -
PC Elects African American Student Body President
While many AZ schools are still segregated, PC never was. Eldridge Gonaway is elected Student Body President. -
Residents vote to establish Maricopa Junior College District
This later becomes known as the Maricopa County Community College District - MCCCD -
Former PC Dean becomes first President of the new district
Dr. Robert J. Hannelly was Dean of Phoenix College in 1947. -
Associated Students of PC of MCCCD formed
The group represents the student body and chooses the mascot Bumstead the Bear and the official school colors of blue & gold. -
PC Interpreter Preparation Program established
It continues as the only of its kind in Maricopa County & emphasizes American Sign Language courses and other unique classes on deaf culture. -
PC appoints first female President
Dr. Myrna Harrison is soon followed by several others: Dr. Marie Pepicello in 1993, Dr. Corina Gardea in 2001 and Dr. Anna Solley in 2006 -
my.maricopa.edu launched
New computer system allows students to register, pay, view grades & do many other things online. -
New One Stop Hannelly Center open
Now all departments needed to enroll are housed under one roof
