Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College
Motto "Learn more, earn more."
Type Community College
Established 1969
President Dr. Jackie Elliott
Students 10,231 (total 2015-2016 enrollment)
Location Coolidge, Arizona, United States
Campus Signal Peak Campus, Aravaipa Campus, Superstition Mountain Campus, Maricopa Campus, San Tan Campus, Casa Grande Center, Corporate Center
Colors Green and Gold
Nickname CAC
Mascot Vaqueros and Vaqueras
Website http://www.centralaz.edu

Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college located in Coolidge, Arizona. "CAC," as the school is commonly known, serves the population of Pinal County.

History

For more than 45 years, Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses and three centers located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.

Campus

Campuses include: Signal Peak, located in Coolidge, Arizona, Aravaipa, located in Winkelman, Arizona, Superstition Mountain, located in Apache Junction, Arizona, Maricopa, located in Maricopa, Arizona, and San Tan, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. The three centers include The Casa Grande and Corporate Centers, located in Casa Grande, Arizona and the Florence Center, located in Florence, Arizona.

Organization and administration

Dr. Jacquelyn Elliott became President/CEO of Central Arizona College on July 1, 2016.

Academic profile

The college offers a full array of academic degrees and certificates, career training and personal enrichment classes. Online and university transfer courses, along with continuing education classes and workshops are also offered, providing multiple learning opportunities for community members.

Student life

Sport

The mascot for Central Arizona is the Vaquero/Vaquera for women's teams (vaquero/a is Spanish for cowboy). Their colors are gold and green. They participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association, the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, and the Western States Football League. CAC competes in division 1 in the NJCAA. The Vaqueros have won 39 National Titles. Currently, CAC fields 10 intercollegiate teams, five for men and five for women. Men's sports at Central Arizona College include baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field and rodeo. The Vaqueras women compete in basketball, softball, and cross country, track and field and rodeo.

Notable alumni

References

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External links

Coordinates: 32°57′21″N 111°39′10″W / 32.9557438°N 111.6526577°W / 32.9557438; -111.6526577

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