History of Community Colleges: Based on "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper and MCCCD website

Joliet Community College

Jan 1, 1901

llinois—the Nation’s first junior college. A fifth and sixth year essentially added to High School.

Low enrollment at 2-year institutions

Feb 1, 1920

There was only a focus on the liberal arts; Phoenix College opens

Job training begins

Jan 1, 1930

This continues through the 60's. Enrollment increases

Glendale Community College Opens

Feb 1, 1965

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Mesa Opens Downtown and Dobson Campuses

Feb 12, 1966

MCC

SCC Opens

Feb 12, 1970

Enrollment more than doubles

Feb 12, 1980

From 1970-1980, the enrollment increase resulted from three factors:Baby boomers continued to come of age, more parents desireda postsecondary education for their children, and students
sought draft deferment during the Vietnam War.

Paradise Valley Community College Opens

Feb 12, 1985

Community Partnerships and Specific Skill Centers Emergo

Feb 12, 1988

The Nationwide Commission on the Future of Community
Colleges recommended that these colleges help build
communities by creating partnership