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History of South Mountain CC (a Part of the MCC System)

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  • Joliet College (Illinois) adds 5th/6th Year to Program

    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.
    Source: "About MCC" article
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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

    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

    SMCC is Created

    South Mountain Community College was created by the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board in April 1978.
    Source: "History," http://www.southmountaincc.edu/about-us/history/
  • SMCC Begins Offering Classes

    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.
    Source: "History," http://www.southmountaincc.edu/about-us/history/
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    Two Buildings Added

    SMCC adds two new buildings in 1986-1987 update technology and accommodate more students.
    Source: "History," http://www.southmountaincc.edu/about-us/history/
  • PAC Construction Begins

    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!

    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

    PAC Dedicated

    Maya Angelou performs dedication ceremony of the SMCC PAC in September 2003.
  • Funding Provided for Expansion

    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

    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/