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Joliet College (Illinois) adds 5th/6th Year to Program
Based on statistics from "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper, Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Winter 2002-3) -
MCC Founded
What is known as the Maricopa Community Colleges today began in 1920, when Phoenix College was founded with 23 students.
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CC's Start to Provide Job Training Programs
Based on statistics from "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper, Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Winter 2002-3) -
Baby Boomers Reach College Age
Based on statistics from "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper, Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Winter 2002-3) -
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Overall Enrollment in Community College Increases Five-Fold
Based on statistics from "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper, Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Winter 2002-3) -
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Enrollments Double, 2.2 million to 4.3 million
Based on statistics from "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper, Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Winter 2002-3) -
SMCC is Created
South Mountain Community College was created by the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board in April 1978.
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SMCC Begins Offering Classes
Classes were first offered at SMCC's current location (7050 S. 24th Street) in Fall 1981. -
SMCC accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
SMCC was initially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in 1984.
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Two Buildings Added
SMCC adds two new buildings in 1986-1987 update technology and accommodate more students.
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PAC Construction Begins
Due to a Bond Election, funding was provided to begin construction on the SMCC Performing Arts Center (PAC). -
National Total Enrollment in Community Colleges: 5.3 MILLION!
Based on statistics from "The Changing Role of Community College" by Henry T. Kasper, Occupational Outlook Quarterly (Winter 2002-3) -
PAC Dedicated
Maya Angelou performs dedication ceremony of the SMCC PAC in September 2003. -
Funding Provided for Expansion
A 2004 MCC District Bond allowed for more funding for the following: satellite sites in Laveen and Ahwatukee, remodel of Guadalupe location, and campus building for use by NAU. -
Latest accreditation
SMCC's latest accreditation occurred in 2009. -
New Library Built
In association with the City of Tempe, SMCC built a state-of-the-art library that opened in Septermber 2011.
Source: "History," http://www.southmountaincc.edu/about-us/history/
