Its findings arise from a meeting of educators and scientists called by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on including "discovery-based" research in undergraduate courses. Niccole Cerveny, a geography professor at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz., developed one of the models of undergraduate research highlighted in the December 2015 report. She believes…
MCC President Dr. Shouan Pan is interviewed about the state of public education on Politics Unplugged on AZ Family Channel 3. View: Politics Unplugged MCC coverage is at 16:40 Dr. Pan is at 18:55
Looking for ways to pay for college? Juan Carlos Sanchez, financial aid outreach specialist at Mesa Community College, says your first, go-to resource is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA. This one application unlocks a trove of federal grants, scholarships, loans and more!
Qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, an appearance in the 2015 World Championships, Pac-12 Conference field athlete of the year, Pac-12 champion and a second place finish in the 2015 NCAA Championships. These are just some of the achievements and accolades Pau Tonnesen, MCC track and field alum, has obtained over his past two seasons competing for the Arizona track and…
Tilt Art Gallery, founded by MCC alumnae Melanie and Melanie Craven, will host a lecture and presentation of process by Ron Bimrose, Artist & Educator of Fine Art at Mesa Community College on March 10 at 6pm.
Courtney Guinn is the third candidate to make a bid for Mesa's District 1 City Council seat, which will change hands when Councilman Dave Richins steps down next January. The city has said it wants to encourage pedestrian activity and connect the district's residential areas to assets such as Mesa Community College and Banner Desert and Cardon Children's…
Local band Harrison Fjord is named one of the up-and-coming Phoenix metro bands. The bands began in the choir room at Chandler High School and most of them now attend Mesa Community College.
Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named Mesa Community College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million dollars in prize funds, as well as Siemens Technical Scholars Program…
3 topics on one page in the AZ Republic:1. A search committee co-chaired by Arizona State University President Michael Crow plans to move fast to find a replacement for outgoing Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Rufus Glasper.2. Maria Harper-Marinick, executive vice chancellor and provost of Maricopa Community Colleges, was approved by the district's governing…
As the cost of college continues to climb, students are looking for affordable options and Arizona’s community colleges are looking to cash in. The schools are attracting new students by being available 24/7. The report examines MCC's Red Mountain 2-4-1 schedule.AZ Family and Tucson News Now:Video Link: http://www.azfamily.com/clip/12166230/new-flexible-classes-offered-at-community-…
Mesa Community College near Phoenix, Arizona, gives game technology students "an introduction to game design, programming and content creation, with a focus on production," says occupational program director Burton Borlongan. Those who focus on programming are well prepared because "the curriculum is platform neutral; it isn't focused on any one game console or mobile phone."
Rufus Glasper is retiring after 30 years as an administrator at Arizona's Maricopa Community College. He spoke about the evolution of two-year colleges, challenges in Arizona and Maricopa's future to Inside Higher Ed.
Cameren Ward talks about his role as student services specialist in Mesa Community College’s Testing Services Center.
Mesa Community College has set a new height in the thirty-six year history of its Manufacturing Technology program, a vital component of the Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AzAMI) at the college. As of December 10, 2015 the program received NIMS Accreditation, the highest benchmark for metalworking training in the United States as based on national, industry- written and industry-driven…
MCC President Dr. Shouan Pan and four MCC students will be recognized as the City of Mesa remembers the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several celebrations. The events are organized by the Mesa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee and will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 and Monday, Jan. 18, which is Martin Luther King (MLK) Day.
Karney Hatch, director of “Plant This Movie”, and Maribou Latour, host and creator of the Visionary Aquaponics podcast, are teaming up to make a documentary about aquaponics around the world. They will visit and report on some of the most exciting aquaponics projects in the world today. MCC is named to that list.Before It's News
Article about the Be Great Graduate program at Boys & Girls Club, a college prep/readiness course for underprivileged teens. Student Vanessa Hernandez mentions MCC as a college option.
New Frontiers newsletter notes the NF increase in MCC student scholarships from three $1000, to five $1000 scholarships for 2015-16.Also, the Office of Community Partnerships with Pat Esparza and Neva Hansen will move to the Red Mountain Campus in mid March.
The January speaker for the Palo Verde Chapter of SAR is Theo Heap, a "Man for All Seasons" at Mesa Community College. Beginning in 1965, he was Athletic Director and Associate Dean of Students for 10 years, Dean of Admissions for one year, Dean of Administrative Services for two years, and President for eight years.The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational, and…
Dianna M. Johnson, of Mesa, Arizona, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of roofing. She is an MCC alum.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, called the FAFSA, opens the door to federal funding for college. Juan Carlos Sanchez, financial aid outreach specialist at Mesa Community College, says in recent years, the application has become more user friendly. In February, MCC hosts a College Goal FASFA Day dedicated to helping students and parents fill out the federal form.
Benedictine University at Mesa is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Barmettler as the first-ever head men's and women's soccer coach at the University. Barmettler's most recent coaching stop was at Mesa Community College, where he has been coaching since 2012. He helped revitalize the men's soccer program that hadn't reached the postseason in seven years, turning it into a perennial…
After almost 30 years with the Maricopa County Community College District, in Arizona, with 13 of those years as chancellor, Rufus Glasper will be leaving his post in February to become president and CEO of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
Letter to the editor: "It must be tough to be a poor, working-class student attending college in Arizona. Little attention seems to be paid to the dramatic cuts made to higher education in both community colleges and our three state universities."
Beginning with the spring 2016 semester Mesa Community College will offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Sustainable Agriculture, the first of its kind in Arizona. League for Innovation in the Community College East Valley Tribune linkLiving Architecture Daily linkhttp://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/New-Degree-Program-Prepares-Students-for-Careers-…