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Originally established as part of the Phoenix Union High School and Junior College district, Phoenix Junior College (PJC) would join the Maricopa Community Colleges in 1962
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The first State Junior College bill, HB238, is introduced in the second regular session of the 23 legislature.
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Phoenix College is integrated into the Maricopa District as its first institution by a vote of 805 to 59.
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This legislation outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national, and religious minorities, and women. Racial segregation in schools ends.
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The faculty salary range for the 1964-65 fiscal year was $5,063 - $10,749.
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College enrollment increases across America. Students begin strongly protesting against the US policy in Vietnam.
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Mesa Community College names Helena Howe as the first female president in the MCC system.
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Rio Salado offers classes to more than 5,400 people at corporations and businesses in the Valley including Honeywell and General Motors.
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The Governing Board approves a tuition increase from $3 to $5 by a 3-1 vote. The increase is expected to generate an additional $1.8M for the overall annual budget.
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Gateway Community College names Dr. Charles Green as AZ's first African-American president.
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Valley women enrolled in traditionally male occupational education programs increased from 14% to 35% since 1972. Areas studied: administration of justice, automotive, data processing, drafting, electronics, engineering science, management and marketing.
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The cost of in-state tuition and fees in the spring semester is $11 per credit hour.
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Governing Board approves the development of Estrella Mountain Community College.
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Estrella Mountain Community College Receives the Arthur E. Mann Award for Excellence in Architecture.
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The average age of a community college student is 29, with 75% of all students attending part-time (Scrips Howard Business Journals, 7/16/84)
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4,000+ classes offered at $16 per hour at the seven Maricopa Community Colleges and two education centers located throughout the Valley.
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The average student age attending one of the Maricopa Community Colleges is 30 years of age: 5000 are over age 50.
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First classes for Estrella Mountain Community College are offered at the following high schools: Tolleson Union, Agua Fria Union, Westview, and Buckeye.
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Groundbreaking ceremony is held for Estrella Mountain Community College.
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Tuition for Maricopa County residents is $26 per credit hour starting July 1, 1991.
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The Maricopa Community College District opens Estrella Mountain Community College center in Avondale. The campus operates as a satellite location for Glendale Community College.
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Estrella Mountain Community College wins recognition for its energy conservation measures and its co-generation plant.
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Homero Lopez, PhD is appointed as Estrella Mountain Community College's first president.
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Maricopa Community Colleges become the largest community college district in the country with enrollment reaching a record level of 220,000+ students.
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Located at the EMCC Avondale campus, the Southwest SkillCenter has provided more than 3000 students with high quality short-term training programs for immediate job entry into skilled professions.
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Estrella Mountain is certified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
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Former White House culinary chef Jon Hill becomes the Culinary Arts Program Director at Estrella Mountain Community College
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The NASA Center for Success in Math and Science is established. The College also hosts Arizona's first NASA Awareness Day.
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Estrella Mountain receives its first 10-year accreditation from the HLC.
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Culinary Studies Program begins at the college, which includes the grand opening of Regions, a student-run fine dining restaurant.
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The college develops its first "Learning Studio" prototype. Faculty and students engage in an opportunity to experiment with radical flexibility in space, furnishings, and technology.
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Estrella Mountain receives approval from the Arizona Board of Nursing to be a site for Maricopa Community College's Associate of Applied Science, Nursing degree.
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Ernest A. Lara, Ph.D. is selected as the next college president after a nationwide search.
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The College expands educational offerings by offering classes in both Buckeye and the Wickenburg area.
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The Maricopa Nursing program at Estrella Mountain receives the maximum accreditation of eight years upon completion of an accreditation visit from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
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Estrella Mountain launches its first athletics programs in men’s and women’s golf and cross country.
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In partnership with the Town of Buckeye, the Estrella Mountain Community College Buckeye Educational Center opens to provide learning opportunities to far West Valley students.
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Planning begins for Estrella Mountain’s future Performing Arts Center.
