Arizona Teachers Join National Rally to Raise Minimum Wages
Published Wednesday, April 22, 2015While across the nation people turned in their taxes on April 15, another nation-wide event took place that could help minimum wage workers make Tax Day a lot easier next year. Teachers and minimum-wage workers flocked to the Arizona State University Tempe campus to rally in a national campaign called “Fight for $15.” Jodie Kay, an adjunct faculty member at Mesa Community College, is quoted. Ariz.pdf
Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Graham
Published Tuesday, April 21, 2015MCC education alumnus Anthony Graham is featured in NACCTEP News. He founded a leadership program for young men in northern Alabama called Ready yoUrself for the Future, also known as R.U.F.F. Their mission is to empower young men to become outstanding leaders in their home, school, and community. In just four years, they have mentored over 900 young men. NACCTEP - National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs Newsletter.pdf
AZ College Students Speak Out About Fee Hikes
Published Monday, April 20, 2015Students are voicing their opinions about proposed tuition and fee increases at Arizona colleges. No MCC comment, just general MCCCD information. AZ college students speak out about fee hikes - CBS 5 - KPHO.pdf
All-USA Coverage
Published Monday, April 20, 2015Two MCC students are among "20 Community College students honored as nation's best": 20 community college students honored as nation's best.pdf http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/20/phi-theta-kappa-all-usa-community-college-award-winners-2015/26035505/ Spotlight on ALL-USA winner and MCC student Valerie Le Grande: All-USA spotlight_ After a decade of trauma, hope through education _ USA TODAY College.pdf http://college.usatoday.com/2015/04/20/all-usa-spotlight-after-a-decade-of-...
Meza Selected as City of Mesa Police Chief
Published Friday, April 17, 2015The city of Mesa announced April 6 that interim Police Chief John Meza has been selected as the new police chief. Chief Meza, a former assistant chief, has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Mesa Community College within the Administration of Justice Program. Meza selected as city of Mesa police chief.pdf
MCCCD Artists of Promise on Display in Phoenix
Published Thursday, April 16, 2015Video coverage of Artists of Promise event: http://www.azcentral.com/videos/news/2015/04/15/25810701/
Coverage of Winners of 10th Annual Avnet Tech Games
Published Tuesday, April 14, 2015Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced today the 2015 winners of the Avnet Tech Games. Of the more than 200 students from universities and community colleges who competed in the games on Saturday, April 11 and in the virtual competitions, 31 students collected $1,000 scholarships. Additionally, nine faculty advisors received $2,700 in honorariums for leading the winning teams to victory. MCC had 3 winning teams. Phoenix Business Journal PDF: Local college students...
Woman Gives Back to Mesa College Advisor Paying for Students' Gas, Food
Published Thursday, April 9, 2015MCC student Tina Jones nominated Loretta Damon for CBS 5's Pay It Forward program and this week delivered $500 cash to Damon. College advisors always have their hands full helping students transition into life on their own, but at Mesa Community College, Damon specializes in American Indian students. Helping students succeed is Loretta Damon's job, but she keeps on going long after she clocks out. Pdf here: Woman gives back to Mesa college advisor paying for students' ga - CBS 5 - KPHO.pdf...
Mesa College Has Supported Its Community for Decades
Published Tuesday, April 7, 2015A My Turn column by Roc Arnett: Community colleges have become increasingly necessary over the years, and I'm honored to have led this one. Mesa college has supported its community for decades.pdf
At 72, MCC Grandma Gets Her Degree--And Doesn't Have to Give up Knitting
Published Monday, April 6, 2015Bonnie J. Brockway, a 72-years-young great-grandma and soon-to-be college graduate, was a bit worried when she went back to school at age 70. But MCC's educational atmosphere gave her a new life. www.wranglernews.com_pdf_wn040415_graduate.pdf