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Government Relations Director Returns to Community College Mission with Maricopa

Aug 02, 2011

Pat Hill, the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Director of State and Local Government Relations came to the District in October of 2009, but it wasn’t her first foray into the community college mission. From 1992 to 1999, she was Executive Director of the Arizona Community College Association (ACCA), a non-profit advocacy organization for Arizona’s community college [...]

Mesa CC Student Looks to Make Difference for University Transfer Students

Aug 02, 2011

A year ago, Kathleen Stefanik of Mesa was taking stock of the changes in her life. Remarried to her high school sweetheart with five children between them, Kathleen said she was searching for a career that could help her make a difference. “I was a returning student, and I have lived in the valley my [...]

Employee Health Benefits Changes Reflect Aging Workforce, Inflation

Aug 02, 2011

Most Maricopa Community College employees didn’t notice much difference when changes to employee health benefits kicked in on July 1. For many in Maricopa’s workforce, payroll deductions for the district’s self insured medical plan won’t change, thanks in large part to the Governing Board’s decision to help offset the increase in premiums. Changes in deductibles [...]

Maricopa Colleges Add New Techniques to Minority Staff and Faculty Recruitment

Aug 02, 2011

For a long time, the Maricopa Community Colleges have used traditional job boards and national faculty searches when they’ve looked to recruit new faculty and staff. Recently, the district also found that our colleges needed to recruit a more diverse pool of applicants for adjunct, or part-time faculty positions, said Christine Hall, district director of [...]

End of Year Ceremonies Acknowledge Employees, Students

Aug 02, 2011

The District Office ‘Copa Awards, Honors Scholarship Reception and Academic Showcase, Innovation of the Year, and the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Foundation Employee Recognition program were among the end of the academic year functions held at the District, Foundation and Rio Salado College offices. Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s Employee Recognition Program The Foundation’s annual Employee Recognition [...]

Classifieds

Mar 14, 2011

Barbeque Grills For the very best in service and sales of wood pellet smokers and grills call Ken at Gourmet Grills 602-999-2286 or go to www.aztraegergrills.com Girl Scout Cookies If you missed the chance to preorder or have enjoyed your first batch and need more, please call or text Kathy Silberman at 480-213-9589. Her daughter [...]

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