Central Arizona College (CAC) is a public community college near Coolidge, Arizona. CAC serves the population of Pinal County.
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History and campus
Central Arizona College was founded in 1969.
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
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.
Notable alumni
Tony Barnette, professional baseball player
Matt Brase, professional basketball coach
Brent Gaff, professional baseball player
Scott Hairston, professional baseball
Rich Harden, professional baseball player
Mike Hrabak, professional basketball player
Zepherinus Joseph, runner
Ian Kinsler, professional baseball player
Todd Kohlhepp, convicted serial killer
Bob Lacey, professional baseball player
Obed Mutanya, distance runner
Matt Pagnozzi, professional baseball player
Tom Pagnozzi, professional baseball player
Bridget Pettis, professional basketball player
Donald Sanford, American-Israeli Olympic sprinter
TJ Shope, member of the Arizona House of Representatives
Josh Spence, professional baseball player
Dan Wheeler, professional baseball player
Matt Wilkinson, professional baseball player