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MCCCD’s Dr. Sian Proctor Selected to Serve on National Space Council’s Users Advisory Group
MCCCD is pleased to announce that Dr. Sian Proctor has been selected to serve on the prestigious National Space Council’s User Advisory Group.
January 25, 2023
MCCCD Receives HLC Accreditation for Baccalaureate Degrees
MCCCD has received accreditation approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for seven bachelor’s degree programs.
November 21, 2022
Voters Pass Prop 308 Allowing DACA Students to Receive In-State College Tuition
MCCCD joins education leaders across the state in applauding Arizona voters for their support and passage of Proposition 308, providing in-state tuition to DACA students.
November 15, 2022
The Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrates the Passage of House Bill 2017 Which Provides Temporary Expenditure Limitation Relief as a Long-Term Solution is Deliberated
Maricopa Community Colleges celebrates the signing of House Bill 2017, which provides the System of ten colleges relief from the current expenditure limitation, previously developed in 1980.
July 7, 2022
MCCCD Selects Initial Bachelor’s Degrees for Development, Following Passing of SB 1453
MCCCD has selected its first baccalaureate degrees for development.
November 3, 2021
The Maricopa Community Colleges Among Sponsors Supporting Trailblazing State of Black Arizona Research
MCCCD is proud to be among the sponsors of the State of Black Arizona's Volume V report, providing a holistic view of economics, healthcare, and employment among the Black community in the state.
October 15, 2021
Mesa Community College Program Director Named Arizona State Climatologist
Erinanne Saffell, Ph.D., director of Mesa Community College’s (MCC) Geography program and residential faculty member, is appointed Arizona’s state climatologist by Governor Doug Ducey.
August 13, 2021
The Maricopa County Community College District to Hold Truth in Taxation Hearing Remotely
MCCCD has released its Truth in Taxation information for the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statute 15-1461.01.
May 10, 2021
Governor Ducey Gives Arizonans More Choices in Higher Education
Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Interim Chancellor of MCCCD, on behalf of our Governing Board, faculty, and students, celebrates Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's signing of Senate Bill 1453.
May 5, 2021
Meet Dr. Sian Proctor, MCCCD Professor Chosen for Mission to Space
Dr. Sian Proctor, a South Mountain Community College professor, was announced recently as the final crew member to join Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to space.
May 3, 2021
Meet Dr. Sian Proctor, MCCCD Professor Chosen for Mission to Space
Dr. Sian Proctor, a professor at South Mountain Community College, was announced recently as the final crew member to join Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to space.
May 3, 2021
Governor Ducey gives Arizonans more choices in higher education
MCCCD to develop baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand workforce areas.
May 3, 2021