Geographic Information Science

Led by Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, a team of committed administrators, district leaders, and county politicians oversees the operations of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD).

Together, they astutely guide Maricopa Community Colleges, one of the nation’s largest community college districts, in charting a course that promotes innovative, transformative, and cost-effective higher education.

They also play a significant role in the district’s success regarding its respected and diverse faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, impressively trained support staff, and valuable business and community partnerships.

History And Accreditation

Maricopa Community Colleges traces its roots back to the founding of a single college in 1920. Today, it is a bustling district with 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations across Maricopa County and the Metro Phoenix Area, offering students over 600 degree and certificate programs.

Vision

Excellence in education for a better world.

Mission

The Maricopa Community Colleges ignite talent, transform lives, and enrich communities through teaching, learning, and service.

Values

• Student-Centric: Students are the essence of our work; we partner with students as leaders and decision-makers in their own learning.
• Integrity: We foster a culture of honesty, trust, and transparency.
• Collaboration: We work together using system-thinking in pursuit of our vision and mission.
• Inclusiveness: We value all contributions and diverse perspectives.
• Innovation: We advance a culture that stimulates big ideas, creativity, and exploration.
• Respect: We treat each other with dignity, civility, and kindness.