History of Community Colleges

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  • Opening

    Opening
    Maricopa County's 1st Community College opened its doors in 1920.

  • First Graduating Class

    Formerly Known as Phoenix Junior College, the first graduating class consisted of 5 students.
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    Doubling In Numbers

    A pivotal decade for community colleges throughout the country in which enrollment doubled through 1980.
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    Part-Time Students

    From 1970 to 1999 there was an increase of over 200% in the amount of part-time students enrolled in community college.
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    Gender Gap

    In the late 1970's, a reversal of the gender gap found in community colleges occurs. Women outnumbered men in community colleges by approximately 55% by 1980.
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    Minority Students

    From 1976-1999, there was a sudden increase in minority students enrolled in community college. An increase of 13% from 1976.

  • Topics

    Topics
    Over 150+ degrees and certifications at Phoenix College