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How This Catalog Can Help
Students To Succeed
This catalog is a valuable tool in answering your questions
and helping you while you are at Pima Community College.
The Pima Community College Catalog is organized to guide
you through each step of your college career at this institution:
• Admission/Registration
• Tuition and Fees
• Financial Aid
• Certificate and Degree Requirements
• Course Descriptions
• Campus Services
• Faculty Information
• Selected Policies
If you have any questions about the material in this catalog
or need help in planning your educational goals, please see
a PCC advisor or counselor at any of the campuses or centers.
This catalog is one of three publications that are essential to
a student’s success at Pima Community College.
The other two publications are:
• Schedule of Classes—a semester publication of
classes offered. The schedule is available online
(www.pima.edu) and at all campuses.
• Student Handbook—an annual publication of regulations
and resources at PCC. The handbook is
distributed to students attending orientation and
available at any campus Student Services Center.
Accreditation
Pima Community College (4905 e. Broadway Blvd.,
Tucson, AZ 85709, 520-206-4500) is accredited by the
higher learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission can
be reached through their website (www.higherlearningcommission.org),
by telephone (800-621-7440), or by mail at
30 N. laSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Il 60602-2504.
The following programs have also been accredited or certified
by specialized agencies recognized by the Arizona
Department of education and/or the U.S. Department of
education: Automotive Technology, Building And
Construction Technology, Dental Assisting, Dental hygiene,
Dental laboratory Technology, emergency Medical
Technician, health Information Technology,
histotechnology, Machine Tool Technology, Nursing,
Paralegal, Pharmacy Technology, Radiologic Technology,
Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Teacher
education, Therapeutic Massage, and Veterinary
Technology. In addition, Pima’s Aviation Technology program
is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
College Vision
Pima Community College will provide access to learning
without the limits of time, place or distance.
College Values
We value:
• Accountability
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Integrity
• People
• Quality
Mission Statement
The mission of Pima Community College is to develop our
community through learning.
College Goals
1. To improve access to all College programs and services.
2. To provide excellent teaching and responsive student
services.
3. To prepare a highly skilled workforce.
4. To create student-centered partnerships with colleges
and universities.
5. To provide effective developmental and adult basic
education.
6. To create partnerships with business and industry, the
local schools, government, and other constituencies
that enhance the community.
7. To foster responsible civic engagement.
Institutional
Effectiveness Policy
The College
The College is committed to ensuring institutional effectiveness
through continuous assessment and quality
improvement. Accordingly, the College will establish
responsive and integrated planning, evaluation, development
and project-support systems to help the College fulfill
its mission in the most effective and efficient manner.
(Adopted by the College Board of governors, March 11,
1992)
The College annually measures its overall mission performance
by reporting to the community through the College
planning process.
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