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Of the10.4 million students attending the1,132 community colleges, 5.4 million are enrolled in credit classes with another 5 million enrolled in non-credit classes. Students represent widely differing backgrounds, cultures, ages, nationalities, interests and goals. As the job market continues to demand greater competency in basic skills, and technology requires new training or retraining in many occupations, the number of students attending the Maricopa Community Colleges increases annually. The following pages provide a general overview and the most current data on the Maricopa County Community College District.
The Maricopa Community Colleges are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The colleges comprise the Maricopa County Community College District under the governance of a five-member, publicly elected, Governing Board. The District is currently funded from Maricopa County property taxes, tuition and state aid. The Maricopa County Community College District abides by all state and federal EEO and non-discriminatory regulations in employment practices as well as student admissions.
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2002
marks the 101st year of our nation's community colleges. The
Maricopa Community Colleges stand proudly among them as the
national model in higher education.
