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

2005 Press Releases

2005 Dec 14 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges' Earl Monsour, director of strategic information technologies, Honored As 2006 Premier 100 IT Leader By IDG's Computerworld

"The Voice of IT Management" Recognizes Earl Monsour for Creativity, Business Savvy in 6th Annual Awards Program

2005 Nov 23 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges receives $1 million to support dropout prevention program for underrepresented students

2005 Nov 14 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Television kicks off new show

2005 Oct 18 - District Office

HACU Awards South Mountain Community College Its Member Institution Award For Outstanding Service to Latino Students

2005 Sep 23 - District Office

Garcia Named ASU/Maricopa Community Colleges Alliance Director

2005 Sep 08 - District Office

The Maricopa Community Colleges Respond to Katrina Evacuees and Students

2005 Aug 08 - District Office

Maricopa Community College Leader, Vice Chancellor Ronald Bleed, Receives Excellence in Leadership Award for Innovative Achievements in Higher Education Information Technology

2005 Jul 27 - District Office

MATEC Industry Recognition Award: Charles Turner, Intel, Named as 2005 Recipient

2005 Jul 27 - District Office

SEMI Award for Excellence in Workforce Education: Richard Smith, Hamilton High School, Named as 2005 Recipient

2005 Jul 27 - District Office

Intel Educator-of-the-Year Award: Charles Sekafetz, Chemeketa Community College, Named as 2005 Recipient

2005 Jul 21 - District Office

Governor Announces 'P-20 Council'- Continues Effort to Prepare Arizona's Children for Success

2005 May 26 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board To Approve Property Tax Increase - Funds to be used to meet needs of growing enrollment

2005 May 25 - District Office

Albert Crusoe Appointed Vice Chancellor Of Human Resources

2005 Apr 08 - District Office

Media Advisory:
Career Expo Opens Doors To Employment Opportunities – Scottsdale Community College Hosts Free Event

2005 Apr 06 - District Office

Media Advisory:
Investigating The Genetics Of Prostate And Other Cancers - TGen's John Carpten, Ph.D. to discuss recent findings at Scottsdale Community College

2005 Mar 31 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board Approves Tuition Increase

2005 Mar 29 - District Office

Media Advisory: Kachina Sale To Benefit Native American Studies And Students

2005 Mar 29 - District Office

Media Advisory: "Artists Of Promise" The 2005 Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor's Awards

2005 Mar 29 - District Office

Media Advisory: "Artists Of Promise" The 2005 Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor's Awards

2005 Mar 24 - District Office

Scottsdale Community College Gets Go-Ahead For Business Center - Workforce Development Program to be located near Loop 101 and Raintree Drive

2005 Mar 16 - District Office

Governing Board Scheduled To Vote On Tuition Increase - $5 PerCredit Increase Recommendation Based on Growing Educational Demand

2005 Mar 14 - District Office

Governor Napolitano Encourages Support Of Maricopa Community Colleges Dropout Reduction Program

2005 Mar 11 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Earn "Exemplary Practice" Awards - Excellence in Student Development is Focus of National Commendation

2005 Feb 18 - District Office

Study To Examine Arizona'a High Tech Manufacturing Future - Maricopa Community Colleges and SRP enlist Battelle Corporation to conduct industry assessment

2005 Feb 17 - District Office

Maricopa Community Colleges Offer Students Seamless Transfer - Event to showcase opportunities at universities including minority serving institutions

2005 Feb 11 - District Office

Media Advisory
Attracting Youth To Health Care Careers Key To Easing Worker Shortage - Free Health Career Exploration Day Opens Young Eyes to Opportunities

2005 Feb 09 - District Office

Fitch Awards 'AAA' Bond Rating To Maricopa Community Colleges - $190-Million in General Obligation Bonds earn highest rating

2005 Jan 19 - District Office

Former Governing Board Memeber Barbara Turner Hitchcock Remembered As Dedicated Educator

2005 Jan 19 - District Office