Glendale Community College

By ecastaneda

  • Normal Schools

    In the 1880's, Normal Schools (schools created as an extention from high school, primarily to prepare school teachers) began in Massachusetts.

  • First Junior College

    Joliet Junior College was establist in Illinois. These junior colleges were typically small and mainly focused on liberal arts education.

  • Arizona is a state

    Arizona becomes the 48th state.
  • Phoenix Junior College

    Phoenix Junior College

    Phoenix Junior College is established as an extention of Phoenix Union High School.

  • College Distrists Approved

    The Maricopa Community College states that "The Arizona Legislature authorized the State Board of Directors for Junior Colleges and enacted legislation to create junior college districts supported by county and state funds."

  • Phoenix College

    Phonenix College is the first college introduced into the Maricaopa District.

  • GCC Land

    The land to build Glendale Community College was bought.

  • Glendale opens classes

    Glendale starts classes in two different locations.

  • Permanent Glendale Location

    Glendale starts classes on the campus we know today.

  • Tuition Rises

    Tuition is approved to increase from $3 to $5 per credit hour accross all Maricopa Colleges.
  • Glendale Bombing

    Glendale Bombing

    A bomb was thrown at the faculty lounge at Glendale Community College; luckily, no one was hurt.
  • GCC North

    GCC North

    GCC North opens as an extention from Glendale Community College.
  • Communiveristy in Surprise

    Communiveristy in Surprise

    Communiversity in Surpised is open to cater to an expanding population.