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During the Civil War, new states in the west received federal funds through public land sales to build colleges and universities. People formerly excluded from traditional 4-year colleges received access. Communities benefited from courses in agriculture and mechanic arts, preparing workers for the jobs and skills of that time.
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The Second Morrill Act granted African Americans higher education without discrimination. It prevented schools from denying access to minority students. 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities trace their origins to this time.
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World War II brought the need for military nurses and a shortage of nurses in the US. Congress approved legislation to establish the US Cadet Nurse Corps to address the problem. Qualified nursing schools received funds for tuition, fees, stipends, and uniforms from the federal government. Thirty plus females participated in courses to be Cadet Nurses at PC, including training at St. Monica's Hospital (later named Phoenix Memorial Hospital).
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Enrollment in community colleges continue to increase for a diverse group of students. It is an affordable way to earn an associate's degree in two to three years. The smaller classes and more personal connection to faculty help bridge high school and college expectations. Students develop independence and responsibility needed to be successful in a 4-year university. Adult learners can "advance careers, change directions, or learn just for fun."
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The ACE program came to Phoenix College, after success at other Maricopa Community Colleges. At-risk youth from the Phoenix Union High School District are targeted during their sophomore years. First generation college students or those from underrepresented groups, single parent homes, or facing economic hardship enroll in college courses during their last two years of high school.
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Phoenix College and ASU partnered to bring students considerable savings in earning a bachelor's degree in the Medical Laboratory Science program. From the convenience of the PC campus, students can earn 90 college credits as well as 30 credits from ASU.
