Press Room

The Maricopa Community Colleges comprise ten colleges and two skill centers. Each college is individually accredited, yet part of a larger system — the Maricopa County Community College District.

The information found here relates to district-wide efforts, issues and events.

Contact: Charles Reinebold
P: 480.731.8503
E: press@domail. maricopa.edu

Press inquiries relating to the Chancellor's office, policy, governance, and public records should be directed to:

Tom Gariepy
District Director, Marketing and Communications
P: 480.731.8248
M: 480.209.6046
E: tom.gariepy@ domail.maricopa.edu

2004 Press Releases

2004 Dec 01 - District Office

QWEST HELPS STUDENTS "ACHIEVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION"
Grant to provide tuition for at-risk students

2004 Nov 18 - District Office

JOHN HENRY SMITH NAMED 2004 STATE STAR
Arizona Small Business Development Center Network Recognizes Extraordinary Contributions

2004 Nov 17 - District Office

Calendar Alert

2004 Nov 09 - District Office

ONLINE LEARNING MOVES INTO NEW TERRITORY
Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center and Semizone Announce Learning Alliance

2004 Nov 09 - District Office

ONLINE LEARNING MOVES INTO NEW TERRITORY
Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center and Semizone Announce Learning Alliance

2004 Nov 07 - District Office

CHANGES AHEAD FOR MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES GOVERNING BOARD
Nancy Stein completes term; Voters endorse Jerry Walker in District 2, Scott Crowley in District 4

2004 Nov 03 - District Office

2004 Bond Election

2004 Nov 01 - District Office

MISSION ARIZONA: QUALITY TEACHERS FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

2004 Nov 01 - District Office

MISSION ARIZONA: QUALITY TEACHERS FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

2004 Oct 01 - District Office

Media Advisory

2004 Oct 01 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES HONORED FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION
Achieving a College Education (ACE) program transitions youth to postsecondary education

2004 Sep 23 - District Office

CAREER EVENTS AT MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES HELP JOB-SEEKERS
Free one-on-one help, information, and training available to all

2004 Sep 22 - District Office

DR. RUFUS GLASPER REACHES BEYOND BOUNDARIES
shares vision for Maricopa Community Colleges - Community Leaders Respond

2004 Sep 20 - District Office

BANNER HEALTH AND MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES EASING HEALTH CARE WORKER SHORTAGE

2004 Sep 14 - District Office

Media Alert

2004 Sep 01 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES TAKE LEAD IN HOMELAND SECURITY PROJECT
District named Regional Lead Institution in "Prepare America"

2004 Aug 26 - District Office

CALENDAR ALERT

2004 Aug 24 - District Office

MATTHEW ORTEGA NAMED DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AT MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Education advocate will serve as primary legislative liaison

2004 Aug 24 - District Office

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT PHIL RANDOLPH TO RETIRE
Leaves legacy of leadership after three decades with Maricopa Community Colleges

2004 Aug 24 - District Office

DEBRA THOMPSON APPOINTED VICE CHANCELLOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES

2004 Aug 24 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES ANNOUNCE PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
Dr. José Leyba named Provost

2004 Aug 20 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND CITY OF MESA SIGN UNPRECEDENTED AGREEMENT-
Unanimous vote by both board and council opens new partnership opportunities

2004 Aug 12 - District Office

POWERING UP YOUNG BRAINS:
THE ECONOMIC AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

2004 Aug 09 - District Office

TEACHER EDUCATION A PRIORITY FOR MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Workforce shortage being addressed through affordable, accessible, quality programs

2004 Jun 30 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES GOVERNING BOARD EARNS AWARD FOR DIVERSITY WORK-
Focus is increased opportunities for minorities and women

2004 Jun 29 - District Office

JACK LUNSFORD RETIRES AFTER 20 YEARS AT MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
District veteran marks much accomplishment in government relations post

2004 Jun 24 - District Office

STRONG ENROLLMENT GROWTH CONTINUES AT MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Growth trend shows no sign of easing

2004 Jun 22 - District Office

DR. MARY KATHRYN KICKELS NAMED PRESIDENT AT PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Learning centered philosophy key factor in selection

2004 Jun 18 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES PRESENT "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"
Curtain rises on collaborative learning and performing experience

2004 Jun 15 - District Office

WORKFORCE SURVEY SHOWS GROWTH IN KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS
Comprehensive results serve as free tool for local industry, employees, and educators

2004 Jun 15 - District Office

WORKFORCE SURVEY SHOWS GROWTH IN KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS
Comprehensive results serve as free tool for local industry, employees, and educators

2004 Jun 09 - District Office

ASU-MARICOPA ALLIANCE GEARS UP FOR FALL ROLL-OUT
Honors students selected for one of three pilot programs

2004 Jun 08 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD TO ASK VOTERS FOR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL BONDS
Enrollment growth at Maricopa Community Colleges cited as impetus for plan

2004 Jun 07 - District Office

COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR ARIZONA TOWN HALL
Five students to represent interests of quarter-million enrolled in district

2004 Jun 03 - District Office

BIOSCIENCE AND LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAMS PART OF NATIONAL DISCUSSION
Maricopa Community Colleges continue to grow programs that provide industry jobs

2004 Jun 02 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES MOVE TO PAPERLESS GRADE REPORTING
District to save nearly $200,000 in mailing costs

2004 May 19 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES GOVERNING BOARD TO APPROVE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE -Funds to be used to meet needs of growing enrollment

2004 May 17 - District Office

COMMUNITIES GET NEW VOICE AT MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Chancellor selects panels to create new links with constituencies

2004 May 06 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CELEBRATE ACADEMIC SUCCESS DURING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
Graduates enter workforce during economic upswing - job outlook positive

2004 May 04 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND MICROSOFT WELCOME WEB DEVELOPERS
Web guru Scott Guthrie to present free training event

2004 Apr 27 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD APPROVES TUITION INCREASE
Tuition at Maricopa Community Colleges remains below national average

2004 Apr 27 - District Office

PVCC PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH NARROWS TO THREE
Public invited to attend forums for new college leader

2004 Apr 06 - District Office

50 Years of Amazing Challenges and Changes for African-Americans
Maricopa Council on Black-American Affairs (MCBAA) Annual Convocation Marks
Anniversary of Landmark Ruling: Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education

2004 Apr 06 - District Office

Calendar Alert

2004 Apr 01 - District Office

FUTURIST TO SPEAK ON HEALTH CARE POSSIBILITIES Glen Hiemstra sees major advances in preventive medicine

2004 Mar 18 - District Office

MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES EDUCATE WORKFORCE OF TODAY AND TOMORROW-
Economy is strengthened through education and training

2004 Mar 12 - District Office

HEALTH CARE CRUSADER TO SPEAK IN PHOENIX
Vincent DeMarco wants coverage for 700,000 uninsured citizens

2004 Mar 10 - District Office

HEALTH CARE CRUSADER TO SPEAK IN PHOENIX
Vincent DeMarco wants coverage for 700,000 uninsured citizens

2004 Mar 09 - District Office

NINA MASON PULLIAM LEGACY SCHOLARS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Non-traditional student scholarship program offers full sponsorship to 15 students

2004 Feb 27 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD CONSIDERS TUITION INCREASE
Budget analysts cite increased costs and uncertain funding for backing proposal

2004 Feb 19 - District Office

GOVERNING BOARD APPOINTEE VOICES ENTHUSIASM FOR NEW POST
Scott Crowley welcomed by Governing Board

2004 Feb 09 - District Office

MEDIA ADVISORY

2004 Feb 01 - District Office

DR. ANNA SOLLEY HONORED AS TOP WOMAN IN BUSINESS
Vice Chancellor is also highest ranking Latina in District

2004 Jan 30 - District Office

INCOMING GOVERNING BOARD CHAIR OUTLINES CHALLENGES FOR 2004
Linda Rosenthal elected President of Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board

2004 Jan 28 - District Office

MARICOPA STUDENTS GET POLITICAL SCIENCE LESSON OF A LIFETIME
Meetings with Senators and Representatives highlight trip to Washington, D.C.

2004 Jan 27 - District Office

NATIONAL EXPERTS DEBATE THE ETHICS OF HUMAN CLONING
Maricopa Community Colleges Honors Forum Lecture Series to focus on Reproductive Technologies

2004 Jan 22 - District Office

PRESIDENT BUSH CHOOSES MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE
- Jobs for the 21st Century focus of discussion

2004 Jan 13 - District Office

LINDA B. ROSENTHAL TO HEAD GOVERNING BOARD FOR MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

2004 Jan 08 - District Office