Gila Community College (GCC) is beginning a new chapter—officially breaking away from its long-standing affiliation with Eastern Arizona College (EAC) to become a fully independent, accredited institution. With independence comes local control, and GCC is already showing what that means for students, faculty, and the broader Gila County community. “It …
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Program to launch in Fall 2025 at Gila Pueblo and Payson campuses, offering opportunities for aspiring nurses in Gila County. The Arizona State Board of Nursing has officially approved Gila Community College’s Provisional Application to offer an Associate Degree in Nursing with a Practical Nursing Option. The program will be …
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It has been nearly two years since Gila Community College leadership announced its intent to separate from Eastern Arizona College to the harsh criticism of its constituents, but in January the slings and arrows were deflected when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) approved pre-accreditation/candidacy for the …
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After receiving heavy criticism in a public forum at Miami High School last August, the Gila County Community College District Governing Board has made significant progress toward accreditation in its bid to become an independent school district. Despite seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, the Board is working with a new educational partner, …
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GILA COUNTY, AZ – In May 2024, the Gila County Community College District was reviewed and evaluated as meeting the Eligibility Requirements for accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) (https://accjc.org/). The College is preparing the required Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER) for submission in August 2024. …
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Gila County, AZ. — Pursuant to A.R.S. §15-1402.01(A)(4), Alternative organization for community college districts, the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCPCCD) Governing Board shall hear testimony and discuss the conversion of the College from a provisional community college district to an independent community college district. This item will appear …
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It’s been a rocky road in the relationship between the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCC) and Eastern Arizona College (EAC) in the months since the district announced its intention to split from EAC to seek independence. Just when it looked like the situation had completely deteriorated and GCC …
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After Meeting with Senate President Petersen,EAC agrees to continue admitting new GCC Students as the termination date of the contract is extended until 2025 PAYSON – Students seeking to begin coursework at Gila Community College campuses for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester can continue to do so under an agreement …
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GLOBE- The Gila Community College Hiking Classes, begin 7 a.m. Sunday, August 27 at the Wellness Center, on the campus up Six Shooter Canyon. Two classes are offered and will meet together for this first day. Listed as Beginning Hiking I and Beginning Hiking II, the two classes are being …
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This year’s recipients of the Globe-Miami Community Investment Fund were announced at Freeport’s 3rd Quarter Partnership meeting in Globe. The fund, established in 2012, has distributed $1,326,000 to this region and is governed by a board made up of local community leaders representing diverse organizations and two FMI representatives. The …
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