Central Arizona College

Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college near Coolidge, Arizona. CAC serves the population of Pinal County.

Central Arizona College
Other name
CAC
MottoLearn more, earn more.
TypePublic community college
Established1969 (1969)
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentJackie Elliott
Students10,231 (total 2015-2016 enrollment)
Location
Near Coolidge
,
Arizona
,
U.S.
CampusSignal Peak Campus, Aravaipa Campus, Superstition Mountain Campus, Maricopa Campus, San Tan Campus, Casa Grande Center, Corporate Center
Colors   Green and gold
MascotVaqueros and Vaqueras
Websitewww.centralaz.edu

History and campus

Since 1969,[1] Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the communities of Pinal County. CAC provides educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities.

With five campuses and three centers located throughout the county, 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.[2]

Academics

The college offers an 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 learning opportunities for community members.

Sports

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. 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.

Ian Kinsler
Donald Sanford

Notable alumni

References
  1. "About Central". Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  2. "HLC Board of Directors". Higher Learning Commission. November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  3. "Brent Gaff Stats". baseball-almanac.com. March 20, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  4. Mayo, Nikie; Walters, Elizabeth (November 4, 2016). "Todd Kohlhepp: Timeline of events". The Greenville News. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. Sinai, Allison (July 12, 2012). "Introducing Israel's Olympians: Donald Sanford". jpost.com. Retrieved August 15, 2014.

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