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Media

RG 10: Media

    SG 1:     Events

    SG 2:    Programs

    SG 3:    Promotional 

    SG 4:    Issues

    SG 5:    Red Mountain campus

    SG 6:  Oral Interviews

 

Events

SG  1     Events

Box 1: 

Item 1:  1974 Wool Bowl MCC & Indian Hills Community College. Football game recorded in black and white with classical music played throughout. (VHS)

Item 2:  CC Meeting on review of Spring registration success - group of faculty and staff, deans, discussing what worked and what to do to improve future registration days. (01/29/1985) (VHS)

Item 3:  Video on the MCC trip to China with Rick Effland and students. Photo montage with voiceovers from MCC students, Faculty, and Chinese students that took part in the program. The voiceovers are stories and experiences from both MCC students in China and Chinese students that worked with MCC students. Chinese university was Wuyi University.Sister city relationship with Kaiping. Tape has the same video back-to-back. (2000) (VHS)

Item 4:  Congressman Jeff Flake speaks at MCC Elsner Library. MCTV produced video. Jeff Flake makes speech on bills he is part of and working on, state of politics at the time of filming including border patrol and policies, federal budget & spending, tax cuts. Q & A follows with audience members. (04/15/2003) 1:05:36 trt  (VHS--2 copies)

Additional notes:  image distortion, poor picture quality in beginning 

Item 5a/b:  “Jobs for the 21st Century” President George W. Bush visits MCC and speaks about the high growth of IT industry and getting skilled workers into the industry. 

Makes comments about the ongoing war at the time and winning the war, plus his time in Baghdad and meeting troops. Keeping us safe by going on the offensive, talks about freedom for all around the world 
Jobs going to non-Americans from foreign countries (Mexico) because Americans don’t want to work those jobs, talks about the “temporary worker program” 
Chief Operating Officer of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers & Chair of Computing Technology Industry Association speaks on stage with the president about common set of standards for colleges and students across the board / worked with the Department of Labor
MCC President Christiansen also speaks on stage about business and industry center
Students share their stories of attending community college (single mother, others already in their careers but were laid off and went back to school)   (1/21/2004)  (DVD--2 copies)

Item 6:  ASMCC End of the Year Banquet. Purpose of the banquet to recognize excellence at MCC. Attendees have dinner, watch a video, some are individually recognized with award. President Christiansen makes speech, reads out different clubs and organizations on campus. (2005)--52 mins--Listed as “Pt. One” on DVD cover (DVD)  Additional notes:  Not a professional production, at first shaky footage during dinner. 

Item 7:  MPS Happenings (from Mesa Public Schools)  5th grade students traveled to MCC to visit the Planetarium - footage of the young students on campus doing experiments and working with MCC students and staff. MCC offering STEM outreach program in the planetarium, welcomes local schools to visit. 2008 Latino Town Hall held at MCC -  footage of meeting, plus a video of Latino leaders is shown.  (12/2008) (DVD)

Items 8a/b:  President’s message from 2009 and provides update on progress from MCC. New Saguaro building at Red Mountain campus is discussed, as well as MCC’s recognition by College Weekly magazine. The President discusses MCCD partnership with ASU for transfer pathways. 4 minutes. (Fall 2009) (DVD--2 copies)

Item 9:  Mesa 11 channel on MCC Dumpster Dive event where students sort through trash to find items that could be recycled. Footage of students on campus going through trash, a few student interviews, MCC recycling coordinator Suzi Dodt interview. (11/13/2009) (DVD)

Box 2:

Item 1:  Bridging Cultures: Mesa Community College Hosts a Smithsonian Exhibit. Documenting China: Contemporary Photography & Social Change. Short video on the Smithsonian Exhibit that came to MCC, held inside Elsner Library. Interviews with students and faculty on the exhibit and why it is important. (6/24/2008) (DVD)

Item 2:  Documenting China: Contemporary Photography & Social Change. Interviews with MCC students in Elsner library, faculty, and Paul A. Elsner on comprehensive libraries and touching on social themes (DVD)

Items 3a-c:  MCC Quest with Deanna Villanueva Saucedo MCC and MPS Community Liason. Video about the Documenting China exhibit at the library. Interview with Zoe Luter (outreach librarian) on the Documenting China exhibit and work that went into getting the exhibit here. Rick Effland MCC anthropology faculty spoke about his background and experiences in visiting China and research. He discussed topics of social issues, one child policy, the Documenting China exhibit, rural vs urban areas. Lena Arkawi, China study abroad student speaks about her experience there. Talked about interactions with Chinese students, coursework, and culture. (2008) (DVD--3 copies)

Item 4:  Video on Documenting China, behind the scenes of installation. Interview and voiceover by Zoe Luter. Duplicated footage and interviews from students and faculty regarding the exhibit, but half the footage includes extended interviews with Zoe Luter (MCC outreach librarian), faculty, and Paul Elsner. Footage of the other events and programming  on campus that were in conjunction with the exhibit. 28:30.  (DVD)

Item 5:  Documenting China 2008, Good Day Arizona 3 TV news segment. Judy McQueen librarian from MCC 9 on camera interview speaks about the Smithsonian Exhibit - what it’s about, where it came from, hours and reception so far. (04/01/2008) (DVD)

Item 6:  “Perspectives of a Photographer: A Tour with Bob Galloway” Bob visits the Documenting China exhibit at MCC and reviews some of the photographers showcased and provides perspective on their images and the context behind the images or the photographer’s goal. As each photographer is discussed, their work is displayed on the screen. Bob provides some background information on the social changes in China at the time. (DVD)

Items 7a/b:  MCC Quest  “B” roll footage.  Several minutes of footage used for Documenting China DVDs including, people viewing the exhibit, students walking on campus, building shots, and footage of inside/outside Elsner library. (3/13/2008) (DVD and Betacam)

Items 8a/b:  MCC PSAs on Documenting China exhibit. Two PSAs giving general information regarding the exhibit, date, location and webpage to find more information. Images of exhibit photographs, people viewing the exhibit at Elsner Library. (30 and 45 seconds.  (DVD and Betacam)

Box 3:

Item 1: Mesa Community College Graduation. Student Lisa N. Norman sings national anthem.Choir sings. Speeches: Larry Christiansen (MCC president), Arnette Ward (provost of Chandler-Gilbert Community College), Lisa M. Kelly (class honor speaker), M. Grant Christiansen (governing board member). Video: MCC 25th Anniversary look-back on MCC history via photos and voice-over. Students walk. (1990) (VHS)

Item 2: Mesa Community College Graduation. Star Spangled Banner is sung, prayer is recited, choir sings, President Christiansen gives speech and introduces platform party - Dr M Grant Christiansen, senior admin officers: dean of instruction, dean of student services, dean of admin services, exec director of business & industry institute, senior admin Officers for Chandler-Gilbert: provost, assistant provost of instruction, assistant provost of student services. Video of chandler-gilbert education center history as extension of MCCD from 1984 and then CGCC development in 1987. Speech by CGCC officials - ceremony recognizes CGCC graduates too. Speech by governing board member Dr. Grant Christiansen, and David Udall (chair of commission of excellence), class honors speaker, awarding of degrees. Additional prayer at the end. (1991) (VHS)

Item 3:  Mesa Community College Graduation. Graduation procession followed by national anthem sung by choir. Senior administrative officers are announced: dean of instruction, dean of student and community services, dean of admin services, exec. director of business and industry institute, associate dean of instruction (math, science, physical ed), associate dean of instruction (arts and humanities), associate dean of instruction (business, technology, nursing), chair of commission on excellence and communication, grand marshal & president of faculty. David Udall speech, video montage of students and community in between speech, speeches by honor students, MCC President Christiansen speech, awarding of degrees. (1992) (VHS)

Item 4: Mesa Community College Graduation. Color guard and national anthem, choir sings. Speeches: Larry Christiansen (MCC president), M. Grant Christiansen (governing board member), Don Evans (Commission on Excellence and Education). Video:  “MCC--A Profile in Excellence!” Effective teaching and technology in teaching:  Excellence, Access, Communication, Empowerment. Speeches: Paul Elsner (chancellor), 1993 class honor speaker, Belinda S. Amata. Students walk. (1993) (VHS)

Item 5: Mesa Community College Graduation. Flag ceremony, national anthem. President Christiansen gives speech, Dr. christiansen from governing board speaks. Tape cuts to another speech but an intro was left out. Video presentation is shown, “MCC Students : Building a healthy Community” - footage of students’ community engagement, academic achievements. Speech from another governing board member, speech from Honors student. Mrs Keyworth gives faculty message to students. Awarding of degrees. (1994) (VHS)

Item 6:  Mesa Community College Graduation. Processional of students, flag ceremony, choir sings. Members of the platform party announced-  dean of instruction, dean of student and community services, associate dean of instruction (math, science, physical ed), associate dean of instruction (arts and humanities), associate dean of instruction (business, technology, nursing), committee chair. Governing board member of district colleges, Ed Contreras gives speech. Video presentation on 30 years focusing on excellence - history of MCC with images and voice-over for 30th anniversary. Class honors speaker gives speech. Awarding of degrees. (1995) (VHS)

Items 7a/b: Mesa Community College Graduation. Students in line walking to their chairs, the professors/faculty walking up to the platform. National anthem and presentation of colors, choir sings, speech by Larry Christiansen (MCC president), speech by Nancy Stein (MCC governing board member), speech by Ed Contreras (MCC governing board member), speech by Ron Peters (chair on MCC Commission on Excellence and Education). Video about MCC-- “what will you miss most about MCC?” students answer. Andrea Johnson (class honor speaker) gives a speech. Students walk and receive their diplomas, films the after party. (5/17/1996) (1 hr 40 min) (VHS--2 copies)

Items 8a/b: Mesa Community College Graduation. Students going to chairs, color guard and national anthem. Choir performs song written by student Tita Macruse. Speeches: Larry Christiansen (MCC president), Ed Contreras (member of Maricopa CC governing board), Julie Pace (Commission on Excellence and Education). Video about “volunteerism: a strategic solution” and MCC preservation volunteer program. 1997 class honor speaker Sharon A. Skinner. Students walk. (5/16/1997) (VHS)

Additional Notes:  Another VHS is with this ceremony video.   Volunteerism--A Strategic Solution, for Graduation 1997 (**presumably short film shown on graduation ceremonies VHS; however it won’t play on vcr)

Items 9a/b: Mesa Community College Graduation.   Flag ceremony with choir singing national anthem.President Christiansen announces platform party. Ed Contreras, president of governing board of MCCD gives speech. Video “Soaring to New Heights” is shown - video montage of student activity, clubs, events, student awards banquet and other campus activity. 2 students performed original compositions. Additional words by President Christiansen and staff, then awarding of degrees. (5/15/1998) (VHS--2 copies)

Box 4:

Item 1:  Mesa Community College Graduation. Student processional, presentation of colors, singing of national anthem. Ed Contreras gives speech on caring and compassion and how it relates to information technology. Dr. Louis J. Casillas gives speech.Video, “Journey into New Millennium” - what will the future be like? Honors speaker gives speech, Dean of Instruction presents candidates for degrees -- students walk. (05/14/1999) (VHS)

Additional Notes:  Bad audio quality at the beginnings, cutting in and out plus static on the bottom of the screen.

Item 2:  Mesa Community College Graduation. Student processional, presentation of colors, singing of national anthem and then 2 songs by the choir. President Christiansen introduces platform party: Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students & Community Services, Dean of Admin Services, Campus Dean MCC at Red Mountain, Alumni representatives, Chair Commission on Excellence and Education, Grand Marshall and president of faculty senate, Ed Contreras- governing board member. Ed Contreras gives speech on the importance of recognizing the support students receive from people in their life. Dr. Louis Casillas makes speech, followed by video on Vision of Excellence featuring the Paul A. Elsner Library. Honors student speaker gives speech, Dean of Instruction presents candidates for degrees -- students walk. (05/12/2000) (VHS)

Items 3a/b:  Vision of Excellence: Paul A. Elsner Library. Video for MCC Graduation 2000. Paul A. Elsner, President Christiansen and Student Leadership president speak at library ceremony. Footage of exterior & interior of library, students using library. (DVD and VHS)

Item 4:  Mesa Community College Graduation.  Student processional, presentation of colors, national anthem, followed by President Christianson speech. Ed Contreras, president of governing board of MCCD gives speech on graduates planning for their future. Next speech given by Nancy Stein, member of governing board of MCCD. Chair of MCC Commission on Excellence and Education, Dr. Louis J. Casillas gives speech. Video is shown - “Discovery” showcases MCC students, clubs, classes - image stills and video clips. Student gives speech, followed by Jeff Andelora giving faculty message to candidates.  (05/18/2001) (VHS)

Item 5a/b:  Mesa Community College Graduation.  Student processional, presentation of colors, singing of national anthem. President Christensen recognizes the platform party and associate deans. Ed Contreras (governing board member) gives speech on the history of MCC, history of the towns in AZ, and living life with vigor. Superintendent of mesa public schools and  Chair Commission on Excellence and Education gives speech, followed by video “Embracing Change for the Future”. Students are interviewed to answer the question, “how has MCC changed you?” Class honor speaker gives next speech, followed by Mark Gooding presenting faculty message to class. Dean of Instruction presents candidates, students walk.  (5/10/2002) (DVD and VHS)

Items 6a-d:  Mesa Community College Graduation.  Student processional, presentation of colors, singing of national anthem by choir. President Christiansen gives speech and introduces platform party - Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students & Community Services, Chair Commission on Excellence and Education, Grand Marshall and president of faculty senate, Ed Contreras- governing board member. Ed Contreras gives speech on education, inspiration and zen. Superintendent of mesa public schools and  Chair Commission on Excellence and Education gives speech, followed by video “Building a Foundation for the Road Ahead” that showcases a student’s success story.  Speech given by honors student speaker, faculty message is given, and Dean of Instruction presents candidates for degrees. Students walk. (2003) (DVD--3 copies)

Items 7a-c:  Mesa Community College Graduation.  Student processional, presentation of colors, singing of national anthem by choir. President Christiansen gives speech and introduces platform party. Ed Contreras (governing board member) gives speech on considering how one wants to be remembered after life, and how to live (values) now after graduation. Video shown, “Embracing the Journey - Coming Together, Staying Together, Succeeding Together” video footage of events, how students help the community (literacy program, mcc/fire dept program, science day on campus for elementary students). Class Honors speaker Starla Decker speaks, Charles Louis gives faculty message, Dean of Instruction & Judge David Udall give speeches. StudentsWalk. (2004)  (DVD--3 copies)

Additional Notes:  This DVD makes a lot of noise in the DVD player.

Programs

SG 2      Programs

Box 1:

Item 1a/b:  Current students of Library Tech program at MCC interviewed past Library Tech graduates, asking them about the program, what they are doing now. Following video is a celebration of current library tech graduates and celebration of the program’s 30th anniversary. Different key speakers discussing the history and importance of the program. (4/18/1997) (VHS--2 copies)

Item 2: 12 News segment: academic team (All AZ Academic Team) from community colleges being honored at state. Spotlight segment on Jacob Moore, student at MCC, wants to be inspiration and good influence to Native American students. (1997)

-Second segment: 5 News segment of MCC Kirk Center free baby shower--activities and advice for expectant parents, various booths, Bev Tittle-Baker, Mesa Neighborhood Dev. announcing the news; women’s purses and what can be dangerous to children, a “Gaggin’ Dragon” mascot to teach expectant mothers not to smoke (1998)

-Third segment: Channel 5.  MCC opening Educational Development Training Center classes start date, hoping to help people on welfare get an education; Leah Palmer from the center speaks about the program--computer literacy and computer technology classes to help skills for office jobs, counseling and support offered; college credit earned as well (1998) (VHS)

Item 3: MCC Media Arts program - the background of the program, what groups were surveyed to determine efficacy. Interviews with employers that have employees that took part in MCC Media Arts program. Employers attest to benefits of the program. Interview with ASU faculty on MCC transfer students that were in Media Arts program at MCC, plus the transfer students. (05/30/2003) (VHS)

Item 4:  Recording of Channel 12 news segment on MCC’s Nursing Program. The program was for Latino certified nurses from outside the U.S., a brush up course to get training they need for U.S. workforce. One interview with a student in this program and footage of the classroom and instruction. (09/07/2004) (VHS)

Item 5:  Channel 10 News segment on MCC Soccer Thunderbirds. News reporter speaks to a few players, the coach, shots of players practicing. (10/11/2005) (VHS)

Item 6: Recording from Fox 10 News segment covering robotics students at the Avnet Tech Games held at MCC campus. Reporter interviews 3 MCC students at the conference, later shows larger group of MCC students, another portion shows student explaining hardware parts for a computer, demonstration of robot design. (03/03/2006) (VHS)

Item 7: Channel 12 News evening edition - Kids Culinary Camp at MCC where kids get a crash course in cooking. Interview with Chef Amee Hoge and kids in the camp, footage of cooking in the kitchen. No additional program details shared. (07/30/2009) (DVD)

Item 8:  Fox News on Health & Wellness Center at MCC - newscaster on site and interviews nursing program department chair and instructor on the program and open house. Newscaster is shown and taught how to draw blood by instructor, then moves to the exercise center to show equipment and available services/tests and open house. (09/16/2010) (DVD)

Items 9a/b:  2009-2010 scholarship recipients from MCC giving testimonials on the benefits of the Scholarship and how it’s helped them. Produced by MCC, professional. (DVD--2 copies)

**9b--Titled as “Student Donor Reception” but seems to be just another copy of Scholarship Testimonials. Possibly titled incorrectly on both DVD label and video title. 

Promotional

SG 3      Promotional

Box 1:

Items 1a/b:  “Get Smart: Investigate the MCC Library” year unknown but appears to be early 1990s. An Educational Services Librarian shows 2 students around the library and available services. They visit and review circulation, class reserves, circulating books, study rooms, periodicals, reference librarian, online catalog, microfilm, academic services (tutoring, e-training), ILL. It took place so long ago they had typewriters, not regular use computers. (early 1990s) (DVD and VHS)

Item 2:  ABC News 15 “Person of the Week: Billie Harris” trainer for Lady Thunderbirds at MCC. First Black Female Pitcher on Arizona’s Amateur League, and first Black Woman inducted into National Softball Hall of Fame. Interview with Billie and some MCC softball players about Billie and her teaching. (10/25/1996) 3:36 mins.  (VHS)

Items 3a/b:  Channel 12 News half hour news program - footage of students in class, footage of MCC campus and “older students,” which represents half the student population over 30 years old at the time. 2 students interviewed - one student helps other older students adjust to college life via a workshop. (n.d.)  (DVD and VHS)

Items 4a/b:  Newscenter 10 segment - video starts mid-way through an interview with Jan Loomis (MCC) on why students attend MCC. Students interviewed on affordability and teacher-student ratio of MCC versus a university like ASU. Footage of students in class. Same DVD has a second news segment on record student enrollment at MCC.  This segment appears on news channel 5. Students waiting to enroll are interviewed, as well as Jan Loomis (Director of Admissions). At the time, MCC is 3rd largest educational center in the nation. The movie Dog Day Afternoon has been recorded after the news segments, followed by Lost Horizons film. (n.d.) (DVD and VHS)

Item 5:  Video has different commercials/promotions for MCCD and MCC, one happening one after another. The first 3 commercials are for MCCD, listing all their colleges and student testimonials. Another commercial “Breakdown of Education Monopoly” is about the impending new millennium, year 2000, and what that means for society - Not related to MCCD. Lots of graphics. Last commercial appears to be from late 1980s and is about the different types of technology and how it is used in MCC programs. Interviews with MCC Faculty, footage of the old Elsner Library’s Information Commons. Interviews with staff on how they use technology in their day to day jobs. Titles on VHS label don’t really match the videos shown.  (n.d.) (VHS)

Item 6:  30 Years Focused on Excellence. A video on the history of MCC. A review of its opening and development in the 60s and into the 70s. Highlights from athletics, student clubs, music and arts. Black and white video with voice overs. (n.d.) (VHS)

Item 7:  This has the same 30 Years Focused on Excellence content but there is an additional video afterward about MCC offerings and campuses, “Soaring to New Heights”. Video is just a montage of footage of students, image stills, music, special effects. I believe this video was shown at one of the commencement ceremonies, too. 10 min of 30 Years video, 4.5 minutes of “Soaring to New Heights”  (n.d.) (VHS)

Items 8a/b:  MCC Connect promotional video showing students giving short blurbs on using MCC Connect or being “part of the conversation” (n.d.) (DVD--2 copies)

Item 9:  “MCC Vision Mission Values” promotional video for MCC. Montage of program clips and students. No voiceover, just video and music. (n.d.)  (DVD)

Item 10:  MCC New Physical Science Building, showing off the new building. MCC President briefly discusses cost and where funds came from. Interview with a few students on why they like the building and how it’s helping their education. (n.d.)  (DVD)

Item 11:News channel 3 short segment on MCC new physical science building, interview with Mike Sims physical science chair - in planetarium. Discusses LEED certified building, programs in physical science, building cost.  (9/22/2008) (DVD)

Box 2:

Item 1:  MCC Registration promotional video that shows campus footage, students on campus. Voiceover of different programs available and contact information, classes start date. 30 seconds.  (8/10/2001) (VHS)

Item 2:  MCC Spring 2003 Registration promo - career & technical programs listed, class start date, number, and list of other MCC campuses. 30 seconds. (2/6/2003) (VHS)

Items 3a-c:  Promo for Fall MCC enrollment with general info of website, Fall start dates, and some programs offered. 30 seconds.  (08/01/2003) (VHS--3 copies)

Item 4:  Promos for MCC, Spring registration. Footage of students, campus, contact info., program info. 2 videos on the tape - first is “Spring register now” second is “Spring classes begin”. 30 seconds each.  (11/21/2003)  (VHS)

Items 5a-d:  Promos for MCC, Fall registration. Footage of students, campus, contact info., program info. 2 videos on the tape - first is “Fall register now” second is “Fall classes begin” 30 seconds each.  (7/29/2004) (VHS--4 copies)

Box 3:

Item 1:    Two radio commercials--one for Fall 1996 and one Spring 1997 enrollment with personality Al McCoy.  Mentioned Mesa Downtown Center along with classes at Motorola University in Tempe and ASU Research Park and the “new” Williams Campus in East Mesa.  55 sec each.  (cassette tapes--3 copies)

Item 2:  Promo in Spanish (cassette tape--1 copy)

Item 3:  Two radio commercials:  “MCC All Locations” promo for Spring (no year) and “MCC Winter Intersession” with Al McCoy.  “All Locations” promo mentions general education and computer classes, senior programs, ESL and GED programs.  Classes at “brand new” second campus at MCC at Red Mountain, ASU Research Park, two downtown centers (Country Club and Brown) and Centennial park.  Also online classes.   “Winter Intersession” promo mentions full credit classes in English, math and science. 60 secs each.  (cassette tape--1 copy) 

Item 4:  Three radio commercials:  “MCC Version 1”/”MCC 60 sec. Version 2”/Gateway Community College 60 sec Version 1” with Al McCoy.  “MCC Version 1” mentions an ASU Transfer office on campus, classes available at Motorola University in downtown Mesa, knowledgeable advisors and faculty for day and evening classes.  “MCC 60 sec Version 2”  mentioned academic and occupational programs and that students may be eligible to enroll by phone.  “Gateway CC 60 sec Version 1” mentions over 36 technical programs, ability to start classes after Labor Day, program advisors and easy access to valley freeways.  60 sec each.  (cassette tape--1 copy)  Beginning of tape states that there will be 2 MCC, 2 GWCC, and 1 GCC promos, but tape only has the two MCC and one GWCC promo.

The following 7 ½ ips reels have not been heard because we currently don’t have the equipment to listen to them.  Identification is based on the labels on the outside of the boxes.

Item 5:  Community College Month Heads Out radio promo audio with Al McCoy. April 3, 1995.   (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 6:  Mesa Community College Heads Out radio promo audio with Al McCoy, June 23, 1995.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 7:  Arizona Community College Month PSAs audio with Al McCoy.  Run through April 30, 1996.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 8:  Mesa Community College radio promo audio with Al McCoy for Fall 1996/Spring 1997.  (7 ½ ips--2 reels)

Item 9:  Mesa Community College radio commercials with Al McCoy, Fall and Extended College, 1997.  30 sec and 60 sec.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel).

Item 10:  Mesa Community College radio commercials with Al McCoy.  Spring 1998.  2-30 sec and 1-60 sec.  (7 1/1 ips--1 reel)

Item 11:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Summer 1998.  60 sec.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 12:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Spring 1999.  60 sec.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 13:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Summer 1999.  60 sec. (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 14:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Fall 1999.  60 sec (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 15:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Spring 2000.  60 sec (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Box 4:

Item 1:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Fall 2000 enrollment. (7 ½ ips--2 reels)

Item 2:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  Fall 2001 enrollment/MCC Extended Campus.  6/27/01  (7 ½ ips--3 reels)

Item 3:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  “Tails Out”.  11/9/01.  (7 ½ ips--3 reels)

Item 4:  Mesa Community College radio commercials with Al McCoy.  2-60 sec.  undated.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 5:  Community College Month PSAs with Al McCoy.  2-30 sec.  undated.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 6:  “Pearl Bailey”  “Tails Out”.  2-30 sec.  undated.  (7 ½ ips--1 reel)

Item 7:  Mesa Community College radio commercial with Al McCoy.  60 sec.  Fall 1998.  (7 ½ ips-1 reel)

Issues and Red Mountain

SG 4      Issues and 

SG 5 Red Mountain

Box 1:

Items 1a/b:  News Channel 3. MCC had a student population problem at the time and could not find a class for a Stress Management course, so the class began meeting at a Carl’s Jr. fast food restaurant. Footage of the class, student interviews and the instructor, Dr. Charles Mitchell speaks about the unusual arrangement. (10/13/1986) (DVD and VHS)

Item 2:  “Enfoque en tu Futuro” Maricopa Colleges Televisión. Information on Prop 300 and how it affected enrollment rates due to students being forced to show legal documents in order to obtain in-state tuition. Student at MCC is interviewed on their decision to attend college and are receiving a private scholarship from MCCD. Segment on ESL courses available from MCCD college, two SCC students interviewed about the program. (12/2009) (DVD)

Items 3a-d:   Informational video on the Saguaro building at Red Mountain campus. The design, building process and uses of the building. Interviews with faculty, architects, students, and MCC President. (09/03/2009) (DVD--4 copies)

Item 4:  Mesa 11 channel -  MCC Saguaro Building. Information on programs offered and some building features at Saguaro. Interview with Jo Wilson, Dean MCC at Red Mountain. Interior and exterior shots of the building. (09/03/2009) (DVD)

Item 5:  Fox News covering the Sahuaro Building at Red Mountain campus. Newscaster is on site, handles tarantula, lizard, and goes into snake pit to handle a snake. (09/03/2009) (DVD)

Oral Interviews

SG 6     Oral Interviews

Item 1:  Cassette tape of oral interview with Allen Benedict (transcript of this interview is in RG 13 Oral Interview Transcriptions Box 1)

Item 2:  Cassette tape (1 of 2)  of oral interview with Carl Matthusen (transcript of this interview is in RG 13 Oral Interview Transcriptions Box 1)

Item 3:   Cassette tape (2 of 2) starts with a short follow-up oral interview with Paul Elsner followed by the second part of the oral interview with Carl Matthusen (transcript of this interview is in RG 13 Oral Interview Transcriptions Box 1)