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| name = Estrella Mountain Community College |
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| established = {{start date and age|1992}} |
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| parent = [[Maricopa County Community College District]] |
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| city = [[Avondale, Arizona|Avondale]] |
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| colors = {{color box|#642667}} {{color box|#bd893f}} Purple & gold |
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| athletics_nickname = [[Cougar|Mountain Lions]] |
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| sporting_affiliations = [[Arizona Community College Athletic Conference]] |
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| mascot = Roary the Estrella Mountain Lion |
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'''Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)''' is a [[community college]] in [[Avondale, Arizona]], [[USA]], serving the West Valley community since 1990, and at the Avondale campus since 1992. The college is located at 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, Arizona 85392, on the northwest corner of Dysart and Thomas Roads. |
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Estrella Mountain is a |
'''Estrella Mountain Community College''' ('''EMCC''') is a [[Public university|public]] [[community college]] in [[Avondale, Arizona]]. The college has been serving the Southwest Valley community since 1990 and at the Avondale campus since 1992. Estrella Mountain is one of the ten [[Maricopa Community College District]] (one of the largest community college districts in the United States) that provides educational opportunities and [[workforce]] training to the burgeoning western metropolitan [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] population of more than 285,000 residents. |
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== Academics == |
== Academics == |
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Serving an average of 14,000 students per year, EMCC offers numerous [[associate degrees]], university transfer partnerships, and multiple specialized certificate programs. In addition, the college is the home to the [[SouthWest Skill Center]]. Courses are taught by more than 300 resident and adjunct [[teacher|faculty]]. Average class size consists of approximately 20-32-credit students per instructor. |
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The college is [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[Higher Learning Commission]]. |
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== Accreditation == |
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Estrella Mountain Community College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission is located at 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; telephone number: 800-621-7440. |
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== Buckeye Educational Center == |
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In the Fall of 2011, Estrella Mountain Community College will open the Buckeye Educational Center in the newly renovated original Buckeye Union High School building at Eason Avenue and 9th Street in downtown [[Buckeye, Arizona|Buckeye]]. The new campus will provide academic courses, job training programs and community education classes. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.estrellamountain.edu Official website] |
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Other name | EMCC |
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Type | Public community college |
Established | 1992 |
Parent institution | Maricopa County Community College District |
Academic affiliation | Space-grant |
President | Rey Rivera |
Students | 15,000 |
Location | , , U.S. 33°28′49″N 112°20′37″W / 33.4804°N 112.3435°W |
Campus | Urban |
Branches | Buckeye |
Colors | Purple & gold |
Nickname | Mountain Lions |
Sporting affiliations | Arizona Community College Athletic Conference |
Mascot | Roary the Estrella Mountain Lion |
Website | www |
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is a public community college in Avondale, Arizona. The college has been serving the Southwest Valley community since 1990 and at the Avondale campus since 1992. Estrella Mountain is one of the ten Maricopa Community College District (one of the largest community college districts in the United States) that provides educational opportunities and workforce training to the burgeoning western metropolitan Phoenix population of more than 285,000 residents.
Academics
[edit]Serving an average of 14,000 students per year, EMCC offers numerous associate degrees, university transfer partnerships, and multiple specialized certificate programs. In addition, the college is the home to the SouthWest Skill Center. Courses are taught by more than 300 resident and adjunct faculty. Average class size consists of approximately 20-32-credit students per instructor.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.