PVCC offers a wide variety of options for learning:

• Under the umbrella label, "choices@pvc," the college provides various opportunities for distance learning, including:

  FlexExpress,
  Guided Independent Learning (GIL),
  Online Courses in both English and Spanish (www2.pvc.Maricopa.edu/online),
  Instructional Television (ITV), and
  Open Entry/Open Exit.

• The college also offers new approaches to learning. Various combinations of courses are offered in "learning communities," as well as the "First Year Experience" program.
• Learners can also arrange their course-taking through flexible scheduling, such as Afternoon College, Friday College, Saturday-only classes, and Late Start classes.
• Learning Connections ­ Consortium of Educational Institutions (K-12 through university) serving the PVCC Service Area, including northern Maricopa County
• Partnership with University of Findlay ­ Environmental Management
• Partnership with College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, Glendale Campus
• Center for International Studies ­ PVCC Collaboration with the American Graduate School of Management, Thunderbird Campus
• ISO 9000 Quality Systems ­ PVCC Center for Business and Workforce Development Collaboration with Gladhill Associates International
• Center for Mind Body Wellness
• Health Care Core ­ In classroom format and Internet/Online format in Partnership with Rio Salado CC
• Fine and Performing Arts Programs
• Human Services courses
• Pre-Professional courses
• Microsoft Networking Technology
• Student Life Center
• Service Learning Center
• Emerging Leaders, Levels I and II
• Student Leadership Council
• College Clubs
• Employee and Organizational Learning Initiative
• Automated Planning and Budgeting System

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