Friday, August 16, 2013

Rio Salado College: Reaching More Students and Professionals through Online and Distance Learning Programs



Rio Salado College is an Arizona-based community college. Its certificate and associate degree programs that go in in-person, online and hybrid programs are sanctioned by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Founded in 1978, Rio Salado College was one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges. The college started to offer its programs in remote classrooms located in over 180 facilities. Its first online class was conducted in 1996. By the end of 2006, Rio Salado College has been offering most of its programs online. The college was recognized as the leading innovator in online and distance learning systems in higher education.

In 1996, Rio Salado College moved its administrative headquarters from Phoenix to Tempe. At Tempe, the college operates two buildings in Rio namely, the Conference Center and the Tower; and one building in Hohokam, the administrative building.

Within Maricopa County, Rio Salado College maintains 15 affiliate physical locations, which include two Communiversities and eleven RSC locations. These different locations operate according to set times in the localities.

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