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elcome to GateWay Community College, one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. This year, we are proud to be celebrating 50 years of service to the community, to our industry partners and to thousands of students, like you, who we have helped achieve their educational and career goals. Driven by its Vision, Mission, Goals and Values, the college is committed to providing high-quality education through comprehensive services and innovative academic programs. Whether you plan to transfer to a university, enter the workforce with newly attained skills, or take classes for personal enrichment, GateWay offers approximately 150 associate degrees and certificates at locations throughout the Valley. At GateWay Community College, you have even more pathway options in professional and technical education, university transfer, or trade and technical training, with three campuses in the Phoenix area – Washington Campus (40th Street & Washington), Central City Campus (12th Street & Buckeye), Deer Valley Campus (29th Avenue & Bell) – and additional sites for our Water Resources Technologies program in Surprise and the SouthWest Skill Center in Avondale. Ensuring that you are prepared to enter the workforce or even start your own business, GateWay offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities through simulation in the Center for Health Careers Education, free healthcare and health screenings provided by students in the HUG Clinic and elsewhere, salon and spa services, a Honda and Toyota training facility, a student business incubator that is jointly managed by GateWay's Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, and the Maricopa Small Business Development Center. From service learning to volunteerism, to getting involved in causes you are passionate about, I encourage you to become engaged at GateWay by joining a club, attending an athletic event or participating in one of the many student life activities held on campus throughout the year. At GateWay, we truly believe that you are the primary reason we exist. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I want to thank you for choosing GateWay. We feel honored that you have selected GateWay among the many other choices. I assure you that our friendly and knowledgeable faculty and staff stand ready to assist you in your pursuit of higher education. Go Geckos! Sincerely, Steven R. Gonzales, Ed.D. President Welcome to GateWay Community College Letter from the President