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Phoenix College

By teresa85

  • Introduction: Phoenix College's Humble Beginnings

    Introduction: From the beginning they started small, and rose quickly with programs that could help start careers. Establishing clubs, student government, and sports helped attract a wide range of students to the college to where it eventually had to move campuses to the current campus we have today.
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  • Establishment of the School

    In 1920 Phoenix college had it's first dean, Weston W.
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    Early years

    1921, The first student government was established. 1922-1923 Both the Football team and newspaper began respectively. 1924 Saw the second dean, John W. Laird a founding faculty. In 1928 PC was formally accredited by NCA.
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    Mascot Established

    In 1936 The Official Mascot the Bear was chosen
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    Growth of the College through WWII

    1937: 600 Students enrolled, and budget was 100,000. Expanded facilities.
    1942: The Gym was converted to barracks during WWII
    1944: Cadet nurses began training
    1949: PC Student named Miss America, Jacque Mercer
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  • Phoenix College was never segregated

    Even though most high schools were segregated in Arizona, PC had never been. Leading to an African American student body president, Eldridge Gonaway
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  • Women in education

    1961: Dr. Mildred Bulpitt was the first woman in the US to hold an administrative position in a college outside of student services.
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  • Athletic Recognition

    Sports began to get more and more recognition, winning championships in numerous sports and in 1980 the Football Coach Shanty Hogan was inducted to Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
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    Conclusion: A Modern Community College

    PC has grown since that humble beginning in 1920 to have premiere programs in nursing, biosciences, and the arts. Having these programs augmented with student outreach programs such as ACE help target students who may not have otherwise obtained a college education. It's these programs that have kept the community college system and PC at the forefront of the post secondary education dialogue in Arizona since their establishment.
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  • Technology Helps Student Access

    In 2008 the SIS was established so that students could enroll, register for classes, make payments, order transcripts online through the school. This broadens the capability for students including distance learners who take classes only online and can't always make it to the campus.
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  • Hannelly Center - your One stop shop

    The Hannelly Center opened as a one stop shop for enrollment needs and allowed students help to navigate the SIS system and enroll for classes.
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