Career Assessment Tool for Students
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012Career Assessment Tool for Students Career Assessment.pdf
Tossing Out Knowledge with the Bathwater (Race to Nowhere)
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012Archimedes’ bathtub and this modern educational challenge came to mind while reading Friday’s story by the Tribune’s Stacie Spring about a gathering of educators, parents and students at Mesa Community College to watch a 2009 documentary, “Race to Nowhere.” Spring wrote that the film “focuses on how many students are over-tested, over-stressed and willing to do anything to get good grades.” Scarp_ Tossing out knowledge with the bathwater - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Voices.pdf
Maricopa Community Colleges Marking Anniversary as Part of 50th
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012Maricopa Community Colleges is celebrating its 50th anniversary and Mesa Community College figures that’s a good time to mark its own 47 years’ existence. MCC has several free events planned to mark the occasion. Maricopa Community Colleges marking anniversary as part of district’s 50th.pdf
November Theater Picks in Metro Phoenix (Shakespeare in Rose Garden)
Published Wednesday, November 7, 2012Shakespeare in the Roses Teaming up with the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College for a dual fundraising gala, Southwest Shakespeare presents the comedy “Falstaff,” an original adaptation drawing on “Henry IV” (parts one and two), “Henry V” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” and starring company regulars Jesse James Kamps and Justine Hartley. The event also includes an hors d'oeuvres reception and silent auction. Details: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17; performance at 7:30 p.m. MCC Rose Garden...
3 of Arizona's U.S. House Races Tight
Published Tuesday, November 6, 2012MCC Professor Brian Dille comments on election 2012 story. 3 of Arizona's U.S.pdf
MCC Aiding New College Students
Published Friday, November 2, 2012For the Spring 2013 semester, MCC’s General Business Program has introduced a fresh cohort of courses to help new college students with pre-college jitters. newcollege.pdf
Maricopa Now with Janice Pierson and Debbie Smith
Published Thursday, November 1, 2012Video shot on MCC's S&D Campus last fall by the Maricopa Colleges Television. MCC's Janice Pierson and student Stacy Schneider are at minute 8:00, Work Study with Debby Smith and various students is at 9:39.
Caring Students Recognized
Published Thursday, November 1, 2012Everyday superheroes such as Shela Hidalgo have the power to change the world.The 22-year-old college student is among Arizona State University's Spirit of Service Scholarship recipients. She attended MCC. Caring students recognized.pdf
New Frontiers Offers Classes for Adults Interested in Lifelong Learning
Published Wednesday, October 31, 2012New Frontiers offers classes for adults interested in lifelong learning. (Image not available. Print only version)
Celebrate 50, Celebrate Life
Published Wednesday, October 31, 2012Celebrate 50 Celebrate Life Event at Red Mountain, Nov. 6, 2012