Media Coverage

Community Colleges Creating Pathways for Underprepared Students

Published Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Some community colleges have acknowledged the need to address the lack of academic readiness within student ranks, says Dr. Gerardo de los Santos, president and chief executive officer of the League for Innovation in the Community College. His short list of community colleges on the cutting edge includes Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio; Miami Dade College and Valencia College in Florida; and Austin Community College in Texas. Tactics at those schools vary from using technology to...

East Valley Partnership Chief Roc Arnett Describes His Eden

Published Tuesday, January 7, 2014

MCC is part of this article on East Valley Partnership President Roc Arnett's game plan for the Southeast Valley for 2014.   Education 2 of 4 “When you add up Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus, the community colleges, the private colleges that have come into Mesa and elsewhere, you’re looking at about 157,000 college students,” Arnett said. “Thirty-three percent of our persons who are 25 or older have bachelor’s degrees. “But when you look at some of the very high-end...

Rock Hounds Gather for Flagg Gem and Mineral Show

Published Monday, January 6, 2014

Several thousand seasoned collectors, families and kids are expected to attend the 42nd annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show set for Jan. 3-5 in the west parking lot of Mesa Community College at Dobson Road and Southern Avenue. Rock hounds gather for Flagg Gem and Mineral Show - East Valley Tribune_ Events.pdf

'Deadhead Volunteers' Needed at Rose Garden

Published Monday, January 6, 2014

Where can you see roses bloom in the desert? The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College proudly showcases more than 9,000 rose bushes of more than 300 varieties. To prepare for the next blooming cycle in mid-March, the Rose Garden is looking for volunteers with gardening skills to spare in the largest rose garden in the southwestern United States. 'Deadhead’ volunteers needed at rose garden - East Valley Tribune_ Local Treasures.pdf

Songs of the Season at MCC

Published Thursday, December 5, 2013

Mesa Community College choral groups, along with vocalists from Tempe’s Sun Valley Community Church, perform a variety of Christmas music highlighted by John Leavitt’s “What Child is This.” Songs of the Season at MCC Red Mountain campus - East Valley Tribune_ Get Out.pdf

MCC to Host Holiday Concert

Published Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The music program at Mesa Community College will host a holiday concert Dec. 6-7 at the Red Mountain Campus, 7110 E. McKellips Road.   East Mesa school news for Dec.pdf

Summit to Help Form Plan for Urban Mesa

Published Friday, November 29, 2013

Update on Fiesta District revitalization. Summit to help form plan for urban Mesa.pdf

Human Trafficking Awareness Week Calendar Items

Published Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Human Trafficking event calendar coverage: Channel 3: http://events.azfamily.com/Human_Trafficking_Awareness_Week_at_Mesa_Community_College/289095108.html Channel5:  http://events.kpho.com/Human_Trafficking_Awareness_Week_at_Mesa_Community_College/200564629.html EV Tribune: https://www.spingo.com/promote/event/1889483/   Fox 10:  Channel 12, AZ Republic: http://azcentral.eventsabout.com/performer.aspx?perf_id=2093998

Sustainable Food System Student and Fashion Design Student on Maricopa Now

Published Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Video from Maricopa Now of MCC Sustainable Foods student Melissa Webb who started her own business. Beginning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX--w_XTD_k AND at minute 24:56, fashion student Ashley Cooper, who is a successful fashion design alumna, is covered, along with MCC instructor Angela Johnson. The link also contains an informational profile of MCC, minute 15:27

Help, Support for Veterans at MCC, Maricopa Community Colleges

Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Veterans are finding the Maricopa Community Colleges to be the destination of choice when looking to fulfill their educational goals. That's because the colleges are not only committed to helping students succeed, they also provide services that are specifically designed for veterans. MCC student interviewed. Help, support for veterans at Maricopa Community Colleges.pdf  

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