Maricopa County, Arizona

Expanding community college offerings to include bachelor's degrees gives Americans a cost-effective choice in higher education

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.

Key Points: 
  • For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.
  • Community colleges exemplify flexibility and practicality, offering a là carte workforce development training, professional certificates, associate degrees, transfer programs and now bachelor's degrees at some community colleges.
  • Community colleges remain synonymous with affordability and provide students with accessible and attainable solutions to achieve their post-secondary education goals.
  • One solution to America's student loan crisis is allowing more community colleges the ability to offer affordable baccalaureate degrees in high-demand professions.

How community colleges are tackling the nursing shortage

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The following is written by Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges, a member of the American Association of Community Colleges:

Key Points: 
  • The following is written by Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges, a member of the American Association of Community Colleges:
    Arizona, like many states across America, is facing a nurse shortage.
  • A 2020 nursing workforce survey conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that the average age of registered nurses is 52.
  • As one of the first community colleges in Arizona to offer baccalaureate degrees, our system understands the urgency to alleviate the demand for the nursing profession.
  • As the voice of the nation's community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), delivers educational and economic opportunity for more than 10 million diverse students in search of the American Dream.

National University and the Maricopa County Community College District Reaffirm Transformative Partnership

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU), a distinguished non-profit university founded by Veterans and recognized as one of the most prominent private non-profit Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States with over 43,000 students, and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), one of the nation's largest community college systems in terms of enrollment with approximately 10,000 full and part-time employees and a student population of close to 100,000, today jointly announced their re-commitment to a transformative educational partnership between NU and MCCCD to create seamless pathways to possibilities for students, alumni, and employees to pursue bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Key Points: 
  • "The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals."
  • - Dr. Mark D. Milliron, National University President and CEO
    "The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals and enable professionals to excel in their careers through advanced degrees," said National University President and CEO Dr. Mark D. Milliron, who attended Mesa Community College in the Maricopa County Community College District.
  • "National University offers a comprehensive suite of online master and doctoral pathways along with a wide array of baccalaureate programs in flexible four-week and eight-week courses to provide as many options as possible for Maricopa County Community College District students and employees," said Dr. Gerardo de los Santos, vice president of community college relations at National University and recent inductee into the American Association of Community College Leadership Hall of Fame.
  • For more information about National University's community college transfer pathways, visit NU.edu .

CSE Bulletin: New Listing - Hertz Lithium Inc. (HZ)

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 4 avril/April 2023) - The common shares of Hertz Lithium Inc. have been approved for listing on the CSE.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - le 4 avril/April 2023) - The common shares of Hertz Lithium Inc. have been approved for listing on the CSE.
  • Hertz Lithium Inc. is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties.
  • Les actions ordinaires de Hertz Lithium Inc. ont été approuvées pour inscription à la CSE.
  • Hertz Lithium Inc. est une société d'exploration minière basée en Colombie-Britannique qui se consacre principalement à l'acquisition et à l'exploration de propriétés minières.

Russell Investments Selected as OCIO Partner by the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Russell Investments’ dedicated non-profit practice was selected by the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF) to manage its $52 million portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Russell Investments’ dedicated non-profit practice was selected by the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF) to manage its $52 million portfolio.
  • Our total-solutions approach allows the Foundation to focus on their incredibly impactful work to support community college students in Arizona and serve as a vital resource in their community,” said Kate El-Hillow, President and Chief Investment Officer at Russell Investments.
  • Brian Spicker, CEO and President of the Maricopa County Community Colleges Foundation, said, “Our Board Finance Committee and team engaged in a rigorous RFP process to identify a specialist in the non-profit space with proven ability to effectively partner with a foundation like ours.
  • More information on the firm’s OCIO enterprise is available here .

Meta and DPR Construction Launch Hardhat in Hand in Mesa

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. Hardhat in Hand is run in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and the Phoenix-based nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa.

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand , Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center .
  • "We're grateful for the partnership with DPR Construction, MCCCD and Chicanos Por La Causa to offer this unique training program and help participants launch a career in a high-demand field."
  • According to DPR Construction, there will be 2,000 construction workers on site per day at peak.
  • "Bringing the Hardhat in Hand program to Mesa expands the skilled trade opportunities in our community.

Over 25,000 Employees Joined Amazon Career Choice in the Last 6 Months

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Catherine is one of more than 25,000 employees who have joined Amazon Career Choice this year, bringing worldwide total participation to more than 80,000 employees since the most recent enhancements were announced in September .

Key Points: 
  • Catherine is one of more than 25,000 employees who have joined Amazon Career Choice this year, bringing worldwide total participation to more than 80,000 employees since the most recent enhancements were announced in September .
  • Career Choice is designed to help frontline employees grow their skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
  • All 750,000 U.S. hourly employees are eligible to participate in Career Choice just 90 days after starting at Amazon.
  • We've also made it easier for employees to benefit from the Career Choice program and advance their education with more accessible classes.

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless v2

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com , Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today at AWS Summit San Francisco announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless v2, the next generation of Amazon Aurora Serverless that automatically scales to hundreds of thousands of transactions in a fraction of a second to support even the most demanding applications.

Key Points: 
  • Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com , Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today at AWS Summit San Francisco announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless v2, the next generation of Amazon Aurora Serverless that automatically scales to hundreds of thousands of transactions in a fraction of a second to support even the most demanding applications.
  • Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 also includes Amazon Auroras capabilities for high availability, performance, and resiliency, with low latency and fast querying.
  • Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 also provides the full breadth of Amazon Auroras capabilities, including using multiple AWS Availability Zones for high availability, Global Database for local reads with low latency, Read Replicas for high performance, and Parallel Query for faster querying.
  • Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 can help us optimize costs, automate maintenance and patching, and ensure high availability across our district.

DeShawn Taylor, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG From Desert Star Family Planning Joins Amici Curiae Brief Opposing Mississippi 15-Week Abortion Ban Law

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Friday, November 26, 2021
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DeShawn Taylor, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG in 12/1/21 SCOTUS amici curiae brief for Mississippi 15-week abortion ban case.

Key Points: 
  • DeShawn Taylor, M.D., M.Sc., FACOG in 12/1/21 SCOTUS amici curiae brief for Mississippi 15-week abortion ban case.
  • is a board-certified OB/GYN, clinical professor, women's health and reproductive rights advocate, and owner of Desert Star Family Planning in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Desert Star Family Planning offers fully integrated women's health and sexual health services, including abortion.
  • ABOUT Dr. DeShawn Taylor, MD, MSc, FACOG Dr. DeShawn Taylor, is a board-certified Gynecologist and Family Planning Specialist, Clinical Professor, and Reproductive Justice Advocate who established Desert Star Family Planning clinic in Phoenix in 2013 and founded Desert Star Institute for Family Planning, a non-profit organization for which she is the President, in 2017.

Rio Salado College and InScribe Partner with Students to Develop Innovative Digital Community

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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TEMPE, Ariz. and DENVER, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rio Salado College and InScribe have partnered to launch a pilot series of innovative digital communities that will allow Rio Salado College's students to easily connect with their peers, advisors, and faculty to promote engagement and improve outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz. and DENVER, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rio Salado College and InScribe have partnered to launch a pilot series of innovative digital communities that will allow Rio Salado College's students to easily connect with their peers, advisors, and faculty to promote engagement and improve outcomes.
  • The decision to adopt a digital community strategy aligns with Rio Salado College's commitment to flexible, on-demand student support and to creating an inclusive culture across the institution.
  • Rio Salado is creating these virtual spaces so students from across the country can connect to get help, share ideas, build relationships, and find encouragement from each other.
  • Rio Salado's digital community is grant-funded through CIN, which also is preparing an in-depth research study of the digital community's impact.