Maricopa Community Colleges Hails Innovation Agenda
MCCCD Highlights Innovation Programs & Cost Savings to Taxpayers
TEMPE, Ariz. (PRWEB) March 22, 2018
"The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has made great progress in advancing innovation-oriented programs over the past year in a cost-efficient way," said Chancellor Maria Harper-Marinick, "while pledging further results-oriented reforms in the near future." From programs covering drone systems to cybersecurity to nanotechnology, MCCCD is offering an innovation agenda with resources to help prepare students for the economy of the future, while ensuring that its educational programs remain affordable for families and taxpayers alike.
"At Maricopa Community Colleges, we're redoubling our commitment to innovation to ensure that all of our students have the tools needed to compete for the jobs of tomorrow. In the coming months, we'll be announcing additional results-driven innovation initiatives that will enhance our existing programs at no additional cost to students or taxpayers," said MCCCD Board President, Laurin Hendrix. "By putting the future of our students first, we will continue to implement smart reforms that deliver high quality educational outcomes at a low cost to families."
"The success of our students is reflected in the health and economic vitality of our community, and sustained success in the future requires a long-term commitment to innovation. We are proud of the progress we have made in the past year to deliver on our promise of high quality, affordable education for over 200,000 students at MCCCD – and there is more to come," said Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick.
In recent months, MCCCD has introduced multiple new initiatives as part of its commitment to innovation from an educational, institutional, and cost savings standpoint. These programs are designed to ensure MCCCD students have the skills required for success in the technological workforce of the future, and cover cutting edge topics such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, UAV training, nanotechnology and other STEM areas.
Below are some highlights of recent MCCCD initiatives:
- Scottsdale Community College unveiled a state-of-the-art, expanded computer networking lab to help students become certified and trained in cloud computing and virtualization. SCC's lab and virtual data center's expanded capacity now supports 1,000 virtual machines.
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"These initiatives reflect our enduring investment in the future of our students and our community. As we roll out additional components of our agenda, Maricopa Community Colleges will focus on innovations inside and outside the classroom to ensure the best results for students, families and taxpayers. Stay tuned for exciting developments in the weeks and months to come," added Chancellor Harper-Marinick.
About Maricopa Community Colleges
The Maricopa Community College District includes 10 regionally-accredited colleges – Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, and South Mountain – and the Maricopa Corporate College, serving more than 200,000 students with two-year degrees, certificates, and university transfer programs. Earlier this year, College Choice ranked four Maricopa Community Colleges among the top 50 best community colleges in the United States.
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