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Joliet Community College
The nations first junior college. This added a 5th and 6th year of courses to a high school curriculum. -
Job training programs
These programs were offered by Community Colleges to ease widespread unemployment. -
Junior College districts created
AZ legislature authorized State Board of Directors for Junior Colleges and enacted legislation to create Junior College districts supported by County and State funds. -
Mesa Community College
Mesa Community college opens and welcomes 330 students. -
Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Act stops racial segregation in schools. -
Vietnam War
College enrollment increases due to the Vietnam War. Student try to evade the draft. -
Glendale Community College
The permanent location for Glendale Community College opens. First community college to West Valley and second in the newly formed Maricopa Community College District. -
American Educational system recognizes Community Colleges
The American Educational System recognized Community colleges as a major part of the Educational System. Enrollments just about doubled from 2.2 million in 1970 to 4.3 million by 1980. -
Partnerships with communities and employers.
It was recommended that colleges create partnerships with communities and employers and making facilities available for workforce training. -
GCC North Campus opens
Due to an increase need for affordable, accessible higher education; GCC North opens to accommodate. -
Capital Funds provided
Election provided capital funds for expansion and renovation to the main Glendale Campus facilities. Added Science buildings with innovative hands on teaching capabilities. -
GCC and MCC recognized by Governor
Governor Janet Napolitano proclaimed April 12, 2005 as Glendale Community College and Mesa Community College Day and solutes both for their valuable contributions to Arizona. -
50 Year Celebration
Glendale Community College Celebrates 50 years of Academic success and Student Achievement.