History of the Commnity College System

  • First Community College - Joliet CC (fifth and sixth year of high school

    Joliet Community College - initially a two year extensions of high school
  • Period: to

    Community College History

  • Liberal Art Programs Introduced

    General Liberal Arts Education
  • Job Training Introducted into the ststem 1940's and 50's

  • Major Growth years 1960's Forward

  • Mesa Community College

  • Glendale CC

  • Gateway CC

  • Scottsdale CC

  • Rio Salado & South Mountain CCs

  • Paradise Valley/ Chandler-Gilbert CCs

  • Estrella CC

  • Growth Continues with introduction of new programs.