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P A R A D I S E V A L L E Y C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

Points of Pride

College Pays

About PVcc

Community Connections

TransferPartnerships

paradisevalley.edu

Our mission is to educate the whole person, and to serve our students and our communities by providing learning opportunities that are designed to help them achieve their goals.

Mission We personally invite you to explore our campus

and learn more about what PVCC has to offer.

It is a place where students belong and where

you always [ H AV E C H O I C E S ]

• Accounting• Administration of Justice• Administrative Office Professional• Advanced EMT (Paramedic)• Audio Production Technologies• Computer Information Systems• Computer Information Technology• Dietetic Technology• Early Childhood Education• Emergency Management• Emergency Response & Operations

• Fire Science• General Business Specialized• Microsoft Applications Development• Microsoft Networking Technology• Music Business• Nursing• Organizational Management• Programming & Systems Analysis• Retail Management• Strength, Nutrition & Personal Training• And More!

Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) or CertificateStart your career at PVCC.

PVCC at Black Mountain serves the needs of the Valley’s north central and northeast communities, and is situated on 10 developed acres of an 82-acre parcel of land owned by the Maricopa County Community College District. The initial 10,000-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2009, with a public/private/non-profit partnership with the Foothills Community Foundation and the Desert Family Foothills YMCA (known as the Black Mountain Partners).

P V C C B L A C K M O U N T A I Nparadisevalley.edu/blackmountain

P A R A D I S E V A L L E Y C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G EOur main campus is located in North Phoenix, west of the SR51 Union Hills exit.

Transfer Partnerships

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Union Hillsparadisevalley.edu | 602.787.650018401 North 32nd StreetPhoenix, AZ 85032

Black Mountainparadisevalley.edu/blackmountain | 602.493.260034250 North 60th Street, Building AScottsdale, AZ 85266

Dragan CerovicCertificate in EMT

One of my biggest concerns was going back to school at my age, but I really enjoyed the diverse group of people that you get to go to class with and the instructors who made the transition really easy.

• Associate in Arts (AA)• Associate in Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE)• Associate in Arts, Fine Arts – Art (AA)• Associate in Arts, Fine Arts – Dance (AA)• Associate in Arts, Fine Arts - Theatre (AA)• Associate in Business, General (ABUS)• Associate in Business, Special Requirements (ABUS)• Associate in General Studies (AGS)• Associate in Science (AS)• Arizona General Educating Curriculum (AGEC) (ASU, NAU, UA)

Ready. Set. Transfer.

PVCC has transfer partnerships with the 3 major Arizona State Universities, and special science transfer partnerships with other universities.

[ 2011/2012 ] 4,800 former PVCC students were enrolled in Arizona state universities

Veterans Servicesparadisevalley.edu/veterans

ethan MccarthyUS Airforce VeteranAssociate in Arts, General Studies, & Administrative Justice

Getting out of the military and coming to PVCC, I was definitely nervous at first… but all the resources they offer on campus have been really great and I’ve been able to excel.

cOMMUnItY cOnnectIOnS PVCC Resources

Open to the PublicPARTNERS - Career Success American Express CBS Radio City of Phoenix Fire Department Henkel Research Lab Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Maricopa County Justice Court PureTech Systems State of Arizona

Athleticsparadisevalley.edu/athletics

Center for thePerforming Artsparadisevalley.edu/cpa

The Buxton Library paradisevalley.edu/library

Facility Rentalparadisevalley.edu/facilityuse

Career Services Centerparadisevalley.edu/ careerservices

Fitness Centerparadisevalley.edu/fitness

A.W.A.R.E (Adults Who Are Returning to Education)paradisevalley.edu/clubs/aware

lisa cristAssociate in Arts

Do not be afraid to start again. There is nothing but support at PVCC and it has all been completely worth it.

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PARTNERS - Positive Social Change Adopt a Family American Cancer Society Relay for Life Festival of Tales Paradise Valley Unified School District - North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Rock the Vote Senior Olympics Southwest Human Development Special Olympics STEAMtastic VITA/AARP Tax Preparation Program Valley of the Sun United Way

P A R A D I S E V A L L E Y C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

A comprehensive community college, where the power of learning transforms lives and enables positive social change.

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Less thanHigh School $973,000

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Median Lifetime Earnings

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9,477 PVCC Students

OutstandingGraduate Achievements

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11.5%

10.3%

Average Student Age

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Ethnicity

3.2% Asian

64.4% White

15.3% Hispanic

11.9% Other

3.6% African American

1.6% Native American Indian

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[ 2013 ] PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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cOlleGe PRIDeParamedic Students – 100% pass rate on the National Registry of EMTs advanced level psychomotor examination.lPn Program – Ranked #5 in Arizona by practicalnursing.orgearly childhood Program – Only National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited program in MCCCD.cPA - The performing arts department nominated for 12 ariZoni Theater Awards of Excellence in 2013.Phi theta Kappa Honor Society – Special commendation in 2013 for fulfilling all requirements to be named a “5 Star Chapter.”emergency Medical technician (eMt) Program – Recognized as one of the top 80 programs with a significantly higher than average return on investment, according to FireSience.orgcivil Discourse – Take 2 Activism program - 2014 Diversity Action Committee Award of Excellence.

StUDent PRIDeMario Marquez – Panelist in the fourth NBC News Education Nation Summit in New York.Holly cook – Chancellor’s Civic Leadership MedallionRebbecca Malvin – Sony, Inc., Technological scholarship.Alumna April Steiner-Bennett – Former Olympic pole vaulter, 2014 NJCAA Achievement Award recipient. Zac Mihalevich & Megan Oleno – All-Arizona Academic Team. All-USA Scholarship recipients. Marissa Vandervort – GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship.

Zac MihalevichAssociate in Arts

The things we do here make a difference and PVCC is the first thing I can point to that shows I am making something of myself on my own.

Adam MakonnenPVCC Student

The M.E.N. (Male Empowerment Network) Program at PVCC has helped me realize my potential as a leader and create relationships that I will cherish for a lifetime.

Marissa VandervortAssociate in Arts

I’m honored to call PVCC my transfer school. They have given me a great base for what I want to do in my life and career.

Alexander James (AJ) GilmanAssociate in Arts, Business & General StudiesAssociate in Science

Being in both college & high school has given me a great head start to experience both dynamics at the same time.

PeOPle PRIDeBlack Mountain campus Site Coordinator loretta Mondragon – selected to participate in MCCCD and National Latino Leadership Academy program.Michaelle Shadburne – Manager, Employee Organizational Learning, 2013 North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development (NISOD) Roland Terrel Leadership Award.Ashley Brunk – Part-time writing center tutor - awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2012/2013 Academic Year.Dr. Marilyn cristiano – 2013 - 2014 Communication Educator of the Year, Southwest Communications Association.Dr. lois Roma-Deeley – Creative Writing Professor, named National 2012 Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Dr. lois Roma DeeleyCreative Writing Professor

I believe it is my job to provide my students with challenges, resources and options - all the while setting high standards for excellence.

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Marco Antonio BurciagaAssociate in Arts

As a student-athlete academics were challenging, but the support at PVCC has helped me succeed.

2 time national Women’s Soccer champions8 national cross country team championships

80+ Individual Academic All-AmericansNearly 50 All-American Academic Team - Honors Student Athletes’ Cumulative GPA - 3.06Track and Field - Matt Whitlatch - 2013 National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Greg Silcox, Athletics Director – • 2014 National Association of Collegiate Directors Of Athletics (NACDA) Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year

• 1 of 5 - 2014 Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Employee Recognition Awards

Paradise Valley Community College is one of 10 colleges, two skill centers, and multiple satellite locations, which comprise the Maricopa County Community College District located throughout metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Paradise Valley Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

PVCC is ranked among the NATION’S TOP 150 Community Colleges!

Military Friendly SchoolOn-campus services for all veterans & veterans’

dependents.

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MY SEMESTER

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE tO GRADUAte!

Julie MatawayAssociate in Arts,Certificate in Journalism

There are so many people here that have helped inspire me, and really opened my eyes to what I was capable of doing, what I was good at doing, and what I was passionate about.

PVCC offers the Flexibility of Multiple Start Dates 16-Week | Mid-Semester 14- or 12-Week

& Accelerated 8-Week Express

In-person | Hybrid | Print-based | Online

DAY, EVENING, ALMOST ANYTIME

Students who transfer with an associates degree are 49% more

likely to complete a bachelor’s degree within 4 years.

(Compared to transferring w/o an Assoc. Degree)

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