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7th Ave. (480) 377-4050 619 N. 7th Ave.  Phoenix, AZ 85007
Ann Ott Adult Learning Center (480) 377-4300 1801 S. 12th St.  Phoenix, AZ 85034
Avondale (480) 377-4400 420 N. Central Ave.  Avondale, AZ 85323
East Valley (480) 377-4150 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 15  Mesa, AZ 85204
Lifelong Learning Center (480) 377-4250 12535 Smokey Dr.  Surprise, AZ 85374
Luke Air Force Base (480) 377-4010 7383 N. Litchfield Rd.  Glendale, AZ 85309
Northern (480) 377-4200 1715 West Northern Ave.  Phoenix, AZ 85032
School of Dental Hygiene (480) 377-4100 1150 E. Washington St.  Phoenix, AZ 85034
Scottsdale Adult Learning Center (480) 941-5166 1170 N. 86th Way  Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tempe (480) 517-8540 2323 W. 14th St.  Tempe, AZ 85281

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Community Development 

Community Development

Reaching those who need education the most: students, the community and you!

  • Rio Salado keeps with Maricopa Community College's vision to tailor educational opportunities to the communities we serve. 
  • Rio Salado and its partners continually find creative ways to empower communities all over the Valley.
  • Rio Salado continues to expand its offerings through community-based partnerships and collaborations, as well as new location development.
  • Rio Salado expands learning opportunities through its:  Sites & Locations
  • Rio Salado is known for providing an affordable and convenient way to obtain educational opportunities and for creating a culture of inclusiveness to help diverse residents pursue life's goals.

Rio Salado is...

  • Located in communities that have under-served populations, families that may have first generation college students, and families that may need college orientation.
  • Offering programs and services of the highest quality that reflect needs established by the communities it serves.
  • Creating partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, civic organizations, churches, social service agencies, incarceration establishments, business and community leaders to boost resources to enhance student success.
  • Opens doors to a college education for multi-generational residents who might not otherwise have an opportunity to pursue higher education.

Department Leads

  • Dr. Jo Jorgenson, Dean, Instruction & Community Development
  • Dr. Todd Aakhus, Director of Community Partnership Programs
  • Elizabeth Cole-Fay, Director of Community Partnership Programs
  • Blair Liddicoat, Associate Dean, Adult Basic Education
  • Miranda Lopez, Director of Community Partnership Programs
  • Michael Pattarozzi, Associate Dean, Instruction & Community Development

 

 
Community Development