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Joliet Community College Opened
Joliet,IL. The countries FIRST junior College. Opened initially as an extension of highschool curriculum. -
Phoenix Jr College Established
Arizona's First Community College! ...And current Flagship campus! -
First graduation from Phoenix Jr. College
5 students were a part of this first graduation class! -
PC (PJC)becomes accredited!
First formal accreditation provided by the North Central Association. Makes it easier for students to transfer in and out to other programs. Also helps set a standard for the level of education provided to the students and builds trust in the community. -
Job training education started
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Maricopa County Junior College District Formed
And official launch of the MCCCD system! -
26% of public schools students attend community colleges
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Total national enrollment 2.2 million
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Updated Name to Maricopa Community College
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Total national enrollment 4.3 million
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Community colleges begin building partnerships with local employers
The Nationwide Commision on the Future of Community Colleges recommend these partnerships so that workforce training can be taught. -
48% of public schools students attend community colleges
The percentage of students starting and attending community colleges nearly double since the 1960s. This can be attributed to to financial reasons, accessibility, more offerings for non-traditional students and specific career training. -
Phoenix College (and all other existing colleges) get a facelift!
Maricopa Community colleges received a voter approved $386 million bond. Phoenix college received $36 million which was used in new construction and repairs. -
Total national enrollment 5.3 million
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Partnership between MCC and the International Genomics Consortium formed
The International Genomics Consortium is a nonprofit genetic research group. The partnership allowed specialized training in MCC's 10 community colleges geared towards supporting this group. This was a big step in starting a trend toward other employer partnerships and a push towards specifical vocational training -
my.maricopa.edu goes LIVE!
My.maricopa.edu is launched! . Students are able to enroll in online classes forever changing the potential and amount of students that can be reached! -
Maricopa Corporate College started
Provides non-accredited training, consulting and continuing education to local business professionals, corporations and associations. -
Over 200,000 students attend Phoenix College annually
At 10 campuses! This enormous system is one of the largest in all the country and provides enormous value to the community, economy and businesses locally and abroad.
