Central Arizona College

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

Central Arizona College
Motto"Learn more, earn more."
TypeCommunity College
Established1969
PresidentDr. Jackie Elliott
Students10,231 (total 2015-2016 enrollment)
Location
Coolidge
,
Arizona
,
United States
CampusSignal Peak Campus, Aravaipa Campus, Superstition Mountain Campus, Maricopa Campus, San Tan Campus, Casa Grande Center, Corporate Center
ColorsGreen and Gold
NicknameCAC
MascotVaqueros and Vaqueras
Websitehttp://www.centralaz.edu

History and campus

For more than 50 years, 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.

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

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