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The 1st public community college is established in Joliet, Illinois. It was founded to sponsor students graduating from high school who could not afford other forms of higher education.
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What later becomes known as Phoenix Community College is Established. It is the 1st Junior College in Arizona. Phoenix college was basically an off shoot of the Phoenix Union High School.
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Phoenix College becomes NCA accredited.
https://www.hlcommission.org/
The NCA is subdivided into two distinct commissions: the commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). s. -
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Phoenix College develops a nursing program that allows students to bypass the 4-year journey and receive their RN.
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GCC enters the ranks of the Maricopa Community Colleges
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The Library had individual study carrels, a group study room, and a typing room with free use of manual typewriters. The building was dedicated in honor of the Fannin Family in the 1990's in recognition of their contributions to Phoenix College and the Maricopa Community Colleges.
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assisted by two college staff members, officially launched the formation of the Phoenix College Alumni Association (PCAA). Shortly thereafter, a volunteer Board of Directors was elected to formalize its structure and the organization was off the ground.
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Dr. Myrna Harrison succeeds Dr. Bill Berry as the first women to be named President of Phoenix College.
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