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As GCC moves forward during a time of transition, we know that you need information quickly and with clarity. This website, committed to transparency, will give you the latest information and news directly from the Governing Board.
Thank you for your support as we work toward gaining independent accreditation for the County’s community college.
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Governing Board Meeting
Full meeting minutes available for download here.
Statement from Board Chair Jan Brocker on August 9, 2023 Vote To Protect Education Opportunities for GCC Students
I'd like to explain my vote here, if I may. Not so much from a personal perspective, but because this is such an important moment for the students of GCC and for the taxpayers of Gila County that this Board has been elected to represent. The past few months have been...
Gila Community Provisional Community College District, Eastern Arizona College Reach Agreement in Principle Regarding Terms of Accreditation Transition
After Meeting with Senate President Petersen, EAC Agrees To Continue Admitting New GCC Students As Termination Date of Contract Is Extended Until 2025 PAYSON - Students seeking to begin coursework at Gila Community College campuses for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester...
July Town Hall Presentation
Purpose of this Town Hall Meeting: • To provide accurate and truthful information • To encourage dialogue and address questions and concerns • To share future plans and goals Click here to download the presentation PDF
Special Governing Board Meeting
Full meeting minutes available for download here.
July 5, 2023 Update: Upcoming Town Hall Meetings (July 25 & 27)
Please remember, we have scheduled an upcoming Town Hall to share information about the transition. The first Town Hall has been scheduled for the Globe Campus at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25th. The second Town Hall is set for the Payson Campus at 5:30 p.m. on...
Governing Board Meeting
Full meeting minutes available for download here.
Special Governing Board Meeting
Full meeting minutes available for download here.
Governing Board Meeting
Full meeting minutes available for download here.
May 2023 Update: Letter from GCC Interim President Janice Lawhorn and Governing Board Chair Jan Brocker Regarding EAC Transition
On Monday, May 8, 2023, the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCPCCD) Governing Board approved the termination of the Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Educational Services and Programs Intergovernmental Agreement and Operating Agreement, effective June...
Gila County Provisional Community College District Governing Board

Dist I - Connie Cockrell
Secretary

Dist II - Janet Brocker
President

Dist III - Fernando Shipley
Member

Dist IV - Kurt Knauss
Treasurer

Dist V - Sam Moorhead
Vice President