History of MCCCD and SCC

Joliet College is Established and Becomes First Community College in the Nation

Feb 1, 1901

Phoenix Junior College (Later Phoenix College) is Established

Feb 1, 1920

Becomes the first community college in the state of Arizona.

Maricopa County Junior College District (Now MCCCD) is established

Feb 1, 1962

Maricopa Technical College (Now Gateway) is Established

Feb 13, 1968

Scottsdale Community College is Established

Feb 1, 1969

Scottsdale Community College

Period: Feb 1, 1969 to Feb 13, 2069

SCC Relocates from Scottsdale High School to its Current Location

Feb 1, 1970

Students voted in 'Artichokes" as SCC's Mascot

Feb 1, 1972

However, the school administration immediately overturned the election.

Students OVERWHELMINGLY Voted In "Artichokes" as mascot

Feb 13, 1973

Students also voted in pink and chartreuse as the official school colors. While the administraion refused to acknowledge the new color scheme, this time it did accept the voice of the students concerning the mascot.

Rio Salado Community College is Established

Feb 1, 1978

South Mountain Community College is Established

Feb 1, 1980

Northeast Valley Education Center (Now Paradise Valley Community College) is Established

Feb 1, 1985

Chandler/Gilbert Education Center (Now Chandler/Gilbert Community College) is Established

Feb 1, 1985

Estrella Mountain Community College is Established

Feb 1, 1990

Official school colors changed from blue and red to green and gold.

Feb 13, 2015

Lease for SCC on Salt River Pima Land will Expire

Feb 1, 2069