This article was originally published on Friday, November 27, 2015 and is only presented for historical purposes. The information below may no longer be relevant or accurate.
Steep, relentless enrollment decline at Mesa Community College could force the dramatic downsizing or even closure of its Red Mountain campus, a 100-acre architectural jewel opened less than 15 years ago.
Full-time enrollment at MCC has dropped by nearly a quarter since the 2010-11 school year and by more than a third at the Red Mountain campus specifically, according to an MCC report. Factor in widespread budget pressure at the Maricopa County Community College District level, and things aren't looking good.
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