Gila Community College enters uneasy peace with Eastern Arizona College

by David

Abbott It’s been a rocky road in the relationship between the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCC) and Eastern Arizona College (EAC) in the months since the district announced its intention to split from EAC to seek independence.

Just when it looked like the situation had completely deteriorated and GCC would be left hanging without an accredited partner—leaving students scrambling to find viable alternatives and instructors wondering if they would still have jobs—negotiations resumed with a nudge from Senate President Warren Petersen, (R-Gilbert).

As a result, students who thought they would have to change their educational plans,