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Joliet Junior College
Joliet set the guidelines for how a modern day community college operates. -
Community Colleges in the 1920's
There were very few community colleges at this time and enrollment was low. The idea of what community colleges were to become was not yet a realization. -
Phoenix College Founded
Phoenix College was founded in 1920 and was originally a part of Phoenix Union High School. Phoenix College was part of the Junior College District. The college was originally a part of the Phoenix Union High School and Junior College District -
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Defined, Community Colleges from the 1930s-1950s
From the 1930s to the 1950s community colleges had found their niche, and community colleges started actively educating students in the area of job training programs. By focusing on job training community colleges could help find a way to reduce widespread unemployment. -
The Serviceman's Readjustment Act
The G.I. bill gave serviceman after WW2 a wide range of benefits; one of these benefits was access to educational financing. -
The President's Commission on Higher Education
The President's Commission on Higher education was a critical point in the way community colleges embraced education and their new role in the United States. This document established a network of community colleges whose main goal was to educate a diverse group of students at a low cost. -
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Maturation and Elevation, community colleges solidify their place in the American educational system
From the 1970's to the 1980's community colleges became an very important part of the American education system. -
Phoenix College Proves it is Cutting Edge
The National Science Foundation chose Phoenix College to participate in a pilot project revolving around the development of computer aided instructions. It shows that Phoenix College is embracing and being a part of new technologies. -
Phoenix College Now
Currently Phoenix College offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs. Phoenix College serves about 17,000 students each year. The student body at Phoenix College is diverse speaking more than 50 languages and representing over 100 different countries, Phoenix College is truly serving the diverse community that we are living in today.
