History of Institutions MCCD

  • The beginning

    Foundation of Phoenix Union High School and Junior College District. 1st Community College in Arizona
  • Maricopa County Junior College District

    Establishment
  • Two independent campuses

    Two independent campuses
    The system established branch campuses of Phoenix Junior College in the nearby suburbs of Glendale and Mesa
  • GateWay Community College

    GateWay Community College
    Maricopa Technical College (now GateWay Community College)
  • Scottsdale Community College

    Scottsdale Community College
    Establishment of the campus
  • Now as a Community College

    Now as a Community College
    "Junior College" portion of the name was changed to "Community College"
  • Rio Salado Community College

    Rio Salado Community College
    Establishment of the campus
  • South Mountain Community College

    South Mountain Community College
    Establishment of the campus
  • Paradise Valley Community College

    Paradise Valley Community College
    Northeast Valley Education Center (now Paradise Valley Community College)
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College
    Chandler/Gilbert Education Center (now Chandler-Gilbert Community College)
  • Estrella Mountain Community College

    Estrella Mountain Community College
    Establishment of the campus
  • Southwest Skill Center

    Southwest Skill Center (now part of Estrella Mountain Community College)
  • Red Mountain Campus

    Red Mountain campus of Mesa Community College
  • Glendale Community College North

  • Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain