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Joliet Community College was the first community college to open, initially as an extension of a high school, adding a 5th and 6th year of curriculum.
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With many students graduating from Phoenix Union High School District there was a vital need for a Junior College to open up in Phoenix. The doors opened on September 13, 1920.
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The NCA Accreditation was Phoenix College's first step toward scholastic standing.
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The Great Depression lasted from October 1929 to June 1943. Within this time frame community colleges decided to begin job training programs to assist with the unemployment rate, which was approximately 25% at its highest rate.
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In 1937, not a specific date, although, enrollment of students exceeded more than 600 students.
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Works Progress Association added $750,000 of funds as well as $338,000 in bonds as a means to establish 50 acres of space to build structures for classes at Phoenix College on 15th Avenue and Thomas Road.
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Nurses were being trained at Phoenix College as a trade program, trained as Cadet Nurses in what is now known as Phoenix Memorial Hospital.
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In 1950 Phoenix College was considered to be one of the top 15 Community Colleges in the nation. In 1951 enrollment would reach 2,200, with half of students attending night classes.
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Trade programs have been vital to the community college. In 1959 Phoenix College began their two year nursing program.
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Maricopa County Community Colleges became a separate entity, legally parting ways from connection with Phoenix Union High School District.
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Many new campuses were erected in the span from 1965 to 1971.
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In the Fall of 1968 Phoenix College started offering the first Dental Hygiene Program in the state. This continued the trade program growth and continued to establish Phoenix College's stature in the state and country.
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Phoenix College was one of two community colleges to be chosen as a pilot program to include computers in English and Math.
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Phoenix College was awarded re-accreditation by the NCA and HLC.
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Phoenix College continues to grow and now has desires to offer culinary programs and a family care center.
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Student programs are developed to reach at-risk high school students. Mentoring programs are vital and ACE (achieving a college education) was developed and implemented.
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New technology continues to develop and shape Phoenix College. Student Information Systems offers online admission to classes, payment, and the viewing of grades.
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Phoenix College continues to grow, by 2010 Phoenix College houses over 20,000 students and 1,000 faculty.
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Phoenix College continues to grow, develop, and maintain its prestige. The future is being written and it is exciting!
