Community Colleges Cash in as College Costs Soar
Published Tuesday, January 26, 2016As the cost of college continues to climb, students are looking for affordable options and Arizona’s community colleges are looking to cash in. The schools are attracting new students by being available 24/7. The report examines MCC's Red Mountain 2-4-1 schedule. AZ Family and Tucson News Now: Video Link: http://www.azfamily.com/clip/12166230/new-flexible-classes-offered-at-community-colleges Community colleges cash in as college costs soar - Tucson News Now.pdf
Community Colleges Power Up Video Game Programs
Published Monday, January 25, 2016Mesa Community College near Phoenix, Arizona, gives game technology students "an introduction to game design, programming and content creation, with a focus on production," says occupational program director Burton Borlongan. Those who focus on programming are well prepared because "the curriculum is platform neutral; it isn't focused on any one game console or mobile phone." Community Colleges Power Up Video Game Programs - US News.pdf Part 2 Community Colleges Power Up Video Game Programs...
The View from Arizona--Glasper Retirement
Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016Rufus Glasper is retiring after 30 years as an administrator at Arizona's Maricopa Community College. He spoke about the evolution of two-year colleges, challenges in Arizona and Maricopa's future to Inside Higher Ed. Retiring Maricopa chancellor reflects on 30 years at the Arizona community college.pdf
Ward Shares Success Path At Mesa Community College
Published Wednesday, January 20, 2016Cameren Ward talks about his role as student services specialist in Mesa Community College’s Testing Services Center. 2016-01-13 AZ Informant Cameren Ward.doc(1).pdf
NIMS Awards National Accreditation to Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute
Published Tuesday, January 19, 2016Mesa Community College has set a new height in the thirty-six year history of its Manufacturing Technology program, a vital component of the Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AzAMI) at the college. As of December 10, 2015 the program received NIMS Accreditation, the highest benchmark for metalworking training in the United States as based on national, industry- written and industry-driven skills standards. NIMS Awards National Accreditation to Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute...
Mesa Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Several Special Events
Published Friday, January 15, 2016MCC President Dr. Shouan Pan and four MCC students will be recognized as the City of Mesa remembers the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several celebrations. The events are organized by the Mesa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee and will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 and Monday, Jan. 18, which is Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. Mesa remembers Dr_ Martin Luther King Jr.pdf
The World's First Aquaponics Documentary Film Planned
Published Monday, January 11, 2016Karney Hatch, director of “Plant This Movie”, and Maribou Latour, host and creator of the Visionary Aquaponics podcast, are teaming up to make a documentary about aquaponics around the world. They will visit and report on some of the most exciting aquaponics projects in the world today. MCC is named to that list. The World’s First Aquaponics Documentary Film planned — City Farmer News.pdf and Before It's News
Boys & Girls Club Program Prepares Teens for Life after High School
Published Wednesday, January 6, 2016Article about the Be Great Graduate program at Boys & Girls Club, a college prep/readiness course for underprivileged teens. Student Vanessa Hernandez mentions MCC as a college option. Boys and Girls Club.pdf
New Frontiers Newsletter
Published Tuesday, January 5, 2016New Frontiers newsletter notes the NF increase in MCC student scholarships from three $1000, to five $1000 scholarships for 2015-16. Also, the Office of Community Partnerships with Pat Esparza and Neva Hansen will move to the Red Mountain Campus in mid March. Volume 24 Issue 3 (Revised).pdf
Palo Verde Chapter SAR January Meeting
Published Tuesday, January 5, 2016The January speaker for the Palo Verde Chapter of SAR is Theo Heap, a "Man for All Seasons" at Mesa Community College. Beginning in 1965, he was Athletic Director and Associate Dean of Students for 10 years, Dean of Admissions for one year, Dean of Administrative Services for two years, and President for eight years. The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit organization. The Palo Verde chapter is in Arizona. Palo Verde Chapter SAR January...