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Pictured here is Dr. Myrna Harrison, who was appointed as Rio Salado’s President in 1980. Harrison, who was featured in a 1981 Phoenix Magazine article said "Our whole emphasis is to work with the communities, the city managers and the city councils to develop interest in education." She also said "Companies believe the better educated the employee, the better the employee."
Here’s a look at other historical recognitions and achievements about the college and a couple of pop culture factoids from 1980-81.
1980
- RSC establishes the first telephone registration system in Arizona and the first mail registration and information processing center in the MCCCD
- Myrna Harrison appointed president
- RSC receives five-year accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
1980 Memories:
- CNN launched by Ted Turner
- Pac-Man and the Rubik’s Cube were a sensation
- The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer televised live
- Sandra Day O'Connor appointed first female Supreme Court justice
Check out other historical photos and facts on our 40th Anniversary website at www.riosalado.edu/40 and ourFacebook photo album.
You can share your photos, stories and memories via email to RSCmemories@riosalado.edu or social media using the hashtag #RioSaladoCollege40th.