Time Line Community College Development

Community Colleges an Extension of High Schools

Period: Jan 1, 1850 to Apr 4, 1900

1st Community College established in Joliet, Illinois

Jan 1, 1901

Phoenix College Established

Jan 1, 1920

In 1920 this metal shop started as Phoenix Jr. College at the Phoenix Union High School Campus.

community college enrollments still low

Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Jan 1, 1930

Great Depression Era

Period: Jan 1, 1930 to Apr 4, 1939

Community Colleges begin job training programs

Apr 4, 1930

Communkty Colleges increase job training

Period: Apr 4, 1940 to Apr 4, 1950

Community College enrollments burgeon with Baby Boomers

Aug 30, 1960

Phoenix College Men's Baseball National Champs

Apr 4, 1962

Community College enrollments double since 1970

Sep 8, 1980