| 2013 | March 22 | Groundbreaking is held on the Pecos Campus for the multi-use Coyote Center which will house athletics, academics and enrollment and student services.
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| 2013 | February 8 | Third annual Champagne, Chocolate and all that Jazz fundraising event raises $31,000 for student scholarships. |
| 2013 | March | CGCC is named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seventh consecutive year. |
| 2012 | January | CGCC celebrated its 20th anniversary of being accredited as an independent college by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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| 2012 | February | The second annual Champagne, Chocolate and all that Jazz student scholarship fundraising event raised over $25,000.
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| 2012 | September 19 | CGCC is awarded $2 million of $13.4 million Department of Labor grant to expand the Electrical Utility Technology program and develop a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pipeline. |
| 2012 | April 5 | The National Science Foundation awards an $8.7 million grant to Scottsdale, Chandler-Gilbert, and Glendale Community Colleges to create and deliver professional development workshops for middle school mathematics teachers.
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| 2012 | August | The National Science Foundation awarded $587,000 (distributed over four years) to CGCC for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholarships. |
| 2012 | July | CGCC was one of only 10 colleges nationally to receive a three-year curriculum and faculty-development project supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and co-sponsored by the American Association of Colleges & Universities and The Democracy Commitment. Bridging Cultures to Form a Nation: Difference, Community, and Democratic Thinking will build campus capacity for more effective forms of civic learning through the humanities. |
| 2012 | October | Grand opening of its Environmental Technology Center (ETC) on the north end of the Pecos campus. The two-acre living laboratory features a 1,200-square-foot ramada with solar panels and energy-monitoring devices surrounded by community gardens. |
| 2012 | November 15 | Grand opening of the Many Views, One Vision mural on the Pecos campus which was painted by the campus community under the direction of artist-in-residence Barbara Gomez. |
| 2011 | February | •With the opening of Bridget Hall, housing a library, computer commons, food service, bookstore, student life spaces, and a multi-function meeting space, the CGCC Williams Campus became a comprehensive, full-service campus
•CGCC held first annual student scholarship fundraiser, "Champagne, Chocolate & All That Jazz," which raised more than $15,000
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| 2011 | August | CGCC was selected by the White House to participate in the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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| 2011 | October | •CGCC was named to the U.S. President's Community Service Honor Roll
•CGCC fall headcount increased from 3,490 in 1992 to 14,000+ in 2012, representing a +300% increase over 20 years
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| 2010 | January | •Ironwood Hall, housing physical science laboratories, general education classrooms, lecture halls, a ceramics studio, and faculty offices on the CGCC Pecos Campus opened (LEED Gold Certified)
•CGCC launched the second annual "Be the Connection," an employee giving campaign benefiting student scholarships |
| 2010 | April | Dr. Linda Lujan named CGCC's third president.
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| 2010 | May | CGCC received an Environmental Leadership Award from SRP for its use of solar energy.
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| 2010 | October | •CGCC was named to the U.S. President's Community Service Honor Roll
•Fall headcount was 12,296 - a 38% increase over 5 years prior
•CGCC received the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence
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| 2010 | November | CGCC received a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Advanced Technology Education grant entitled, ”Developing the Digital Technologist for the New Millennium,” in partnership with the University of New Mexico.
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| 2009 | January | •CGCC's Sustainability & Ecological Literacy program began
•Engel Hall, which houses the college's Nursing program, opened at CGCC Williams Campus (LEED Gold Certified)
•A new Aviation Hangar opened at the CGCC Williams Campus
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| 2009 | March | CGCC launched the first annual "Be the Connection," an employee giving campaign benefiting student scholarships, which raised more than $100,000.
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| 2009 | July | Dr. Maria Hesse retired after seven years as CGCC president. Dr. Linda Lujan named interim president.
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| 2009 | August | Javelina Hall, a general classroom building, opened on the CGCC Pecos Campus (LEED Gold Certified).
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| 2009 | October | •CGCC received the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence •CGCC was named to the U.S. President's Community Service Honor Roll |
| 2009 | November | CGCC received the Community College National Center for Community Engagement Award for Service-Learning Collaborations with K-12 Schools.
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| 2008 | February | The new Student Information System is implemented.
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| 2008 | August | •CGCC launched Biomedical Research Technology and Fire Science programs
•CGCC & NAU 90/30 Partnership began
•Jacaranda Hall, a general classroom building, at the CGCC Pecos Campus opened and was the first LEED Silver Certified building in the Maricopa District
•CGCC launched "I Start Smart" student success program
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| 2008 | September | CGCC was awarded a $573,000 grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program, for the “High-Tech Transfer Program Scholars” program.
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| 2008 | October | CGCC was named to the U.S. President's Community Service Honor Roll.
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| 2007 | March | CGCC was one of five exceptional community college teacher education programs honored by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society for two-year colleges, at the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) conference in New Orleans.
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| 2007 | March | The CGCC Sun Lakes Center, which houses Workforce Development, continuing education and general classes, celebrated the completion of its expansion project, adding a second floor to the original building.
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| 2007 | Spring | After a successful site visit in November 2006, CGCC was approved for continued affiliation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC/NCA) for a period of 10 years.
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| 2007 | April | CGCC was the winner of the "Assessment of Student Learning" category in the National Council of Instructional Administrators (NCIA) annual Exemplary Initiatives Competition.
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| 2007 | September | CGCC received the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 2007 Campus Sustainability Leadership Award in the category of two-year colleges.
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| 2007 | October | •CGCC named its Performing Arts Center after founding Provost and President Arnette Scott Ward
•CGCC was named to the U.S. President's Community Service Honor Roll
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| 2006 | August 11 | The name of the Sun Lakes Education Center was officially changed to the CGCC Sun Lakes Center.
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| 2006 | October | CGCC was named to the U.S. President's Community Service Honor Roll, one of approximately 50 of the country's 1100 community colleges to receive this recognition in its inaugural year.
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| 2006 | December | CGCC was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning as one of 76 colleges and universities to receive its new Community Engagement Classification.
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| 2005 | June | CGCC was presented with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award for its contribution to the growth of the local economy and service to its community.
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| 2005 | August | CGCC launched a nursing program at the Williams Campus.
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| 2005 | October | •CGCC debuted men’s and women’s intercollegiate golf
•Fall headcount was 8,940 - a 44% increase over 5 years prior
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| 2005 | November | CGCC was recognized by the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) as one of the 2005 CCSSE High Performing Colleges in Active and Collaborative Learning.
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| 2004 | April | The National Council on Student Development (NCSD) recognized CGCC with a Best Practice Award for the college's "Special Services Faculty Liaison" program.
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| 2004 | May | The CGCC International Student Services Office opened.
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| 2004 | August | •CGCC launched an Administration of Justice Studies program
•Northern Arizona University opened an office at the CGCC Pecos Campus
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| 2004 | November | A bond referendum passed for $951 million of which $83 million was designated for CGCC.
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| 2003 | January | A Career and Placement Services office opened at the CGCC Pecos Campus.
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| 2003 | April 11 | A grand opening ceremony was held for the CGCC Performing Arts Center, the Student Center, and the baseball field at the Pecos Campus.
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| 2003 | June | CGCC, along with Estrella Mountain, Glendale, and Mesa Community Colleges and in collaboration with Arizona State University, awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for "Maricopa Engineering Transition Scholars" or METS.
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| 2002 | July 3 | Arnette Ward retired after seven years as Provost and ten years as CGCC President.
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| 2002 | July 4 | Maria Hesse named CGCC's second President.
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| 2002 | August | The CGCC Electric Utility Technology program began.
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| 2001 | January | The CGCC baseball program debuted.
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| 2001 | August | Teacher education, engineering, and digital imaging programs began at CGCC.
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| 2000 | February | A Learning Assistance Center opened in the CGCC Library.
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| 2000 | October | Fall headcount was 6,217 - a 76% increase over headcount five years prior.
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| 2000 | April 15 | A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the CGCC Performing Arts Center.
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| 1999 | January | Classrooms, faculty offices and science labs opened at the Pecos Campus. |
| 1999 | | The Disability Resources & Services office opened.
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| 1998 | | The athletics program debuted with women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s softball. |
| 1998 | | •The library and learning resources building opened at the Pecos Campus.
•CGCC began offering dual enrollment courses at East Valley High Schools |
| 1997 | February | A ten-year accreditation was received from the North Central Association. |
| 1997 | May 10 | The ribbon-cutting and building dedication for the Sun Lakes Education Center was held. |
| 1997 | August | A groundbreaking ceremony was held for new buildings at Pecos Campus.
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| 1997 | | The publication of the Connection newsletter began.
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| 1996 | May 8 | The groundbreaking ceremony for the Sun Lakes Education Center was held.
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| 1996 | August 27 | At an MCCCD Governing Board meeting, Chancellor Paul Elsner made the Williams Campus an extension of CGCC.
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| 1996 | | The partnership with ASU East (now ASU at the Polytechnic campus) began at the Williams Campus.
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| 1995 | | The Williams Campus opened and the Aviation program moved on site.
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| 1995 | January 13 | CGCC purchased an additional 40-acre parcel of land to the east of the original 80-acre parcel at the Pecos Campus.
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| 1994 | May | CGCC service-learning program won the MCCCD Innovation of the Year award.
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| 1994 | Fall | The first learning community was taught (COMPASS).
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| 1994 | | MCCCD passed a $386 million bond. Approximately $31 million was provided for the expansion of CGCC’s Pecos Campus, as well as enhancements to the Williams Campus and the development of the Sun Lakes Education Center.
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| 1994 | Fall | The Center for Computer Training was established.
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| 1993 | Fall | The first service-learning course was taught (English 102).
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| 1992 | February 28 | CGCC was accredited as an independent college by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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| 1992 | March 25 | Arnette Ward was named founding President of CGCC.
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| 1992 | May | CGCC’s Collaborative Learning program was recognized as the MCCCD Innovation of the Year.
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| 1989 | | An updated facilities master plan for the Pecos Campus was completed by Smith, Hinchman & Grylls/Southwest, Inc.
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| 1988 | January | The class schedule was expanded so that all classes a student needed to complete an associate’s degree were offered.
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| 1988 | Spring | A student leadership program was initiated.
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| 1988 | June 18 | The State Board of Directors for Community Colleges approved the aviation maintenance program after compromise agreements were reached with Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona.
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| 1987 | June | CGCC offered a summer session for the first time, with more than 300 students enrolled.
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| 1987 | August | The CGCC Pecos Campus opened for classes.
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| 1987 | October | A dedication ceremony was held for the Pecos Campus featuring the theme “Pioneering New Horizons.”
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| 1987 | Fall | An honors society was established with 18 students.
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| 1987 | Fall | The CGCC student records system was separated from MCC’s student records system.
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| 1986 | August | Construction began on the Pecos Campus.
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| 1986 | September 25 | Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the CGCC Pecos Campus, with the theme of Pioneering a New Beginning, a tribute to the roots of the Chandler and Gilbert communities.
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| 1985 | Spring | Two Assistant Provosts, Andy Bernal and Margaret Hogan, were hired.
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| 1985 | | Chandler-Gilbert Education Center opened as an extension of Mesa Community College in rented facilities on Chandler Boulevard, at the site of the former Seton Catholic High School.
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| 1985 | | The initial facilities master plan for the Pecos Campus was completed by Lendrum/Sasaki Associates.
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| 1984 | | MCCCD passed a $75 million bond of which $5.6 million was provided for the construction of CGCC's Pecos Campus.
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| 1984 | June 26 | The Southeast Valley Task Force reported on their recommendations at the MCCCD Governing Board meeting.
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| 1984 | | Ms. Arnette Ward was appointed as Provost of Chandler-Gilbert Education Center.
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| 1983 | November 22 | Community officials from Chandler and Gilbert lobbied MCCCD for the establishment of a branch campus, sooner than originally scheduled.
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| 1981 | March 10 | The MCCCD Governing Board approved the purchase of an 80-acre site near the corner of Pecos and Gilbert Roads, with some conditions.
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| 1981 | April 25 | The State Board of Directors for Community Colleges approved Maricopa District's request to purchase the 80-acre site.
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| 1981 | July 15 | MCCCD purchased 80 acres of land on Pecos Road in Chandler.
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| 1979 | March 17 | The State Board of Directors for Community Colleges approved the concept of expansion into Southeast Valley.
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