What is the best way to create and maintain safe, productive communities? Engage in a community discussion about Criminal Justice at the next Arizona Town Hall here at the Rio Salado College Tempe headquarters, April 2.
This will be an action-focused discussion about the recommendations made during 2018 Arizona Town Hall meetings about Criminal Justice in Arizona.
Registration is FREE and open to Maricopa Community Colleges students, staff, alumni and the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Tempe Community Outreach Program on Criminal Justice in Arizona Tuesday, April 2, 2019. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Rio Salado Conference Center
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
If you’re interested in more information about Arizona’s criminal justice system, please review this 2018 Arizona Town Hall Background Report and fact sheet. The Background Report for the 111th Arizona Town Hall was prepared by the Morrison Institute, in partnership with Arizona universities and the Arizona Town Hall Research Committee.
Rio Salado College is proud to join Arizona Water Company as a co-sponsor for this event.
This Arizona ALFA scholarship is available to assisted living employees who want to advance their career in the senior living industry and quickly grow into an executive level position.
Our certificate program is designed to help you advance your career or step into a new field that will prepare you to work with seniors and their families at a management level. This lucrative career path combines business management with caregiving and allows you to quickly move into executive-level positions.
Register now Our workshops are designed for life-long learners-- who find joy in learning something new and meeting new people. No tests, no grades-- just yummy fun.
Time to break out the lightsabers, capes and curiosity for Geeks Night Out, Wednesday, March 20, at the Tempe Community Complex.
Rick Vaughn demos 3D printer
Geeks Night Out is the ultimate, family-friendly gathering for people who love exploring the wonders of science, technology and innovation! Free and open to the public.
Rio Salado is proud to serve as a partner in this annual City of TempeArizona SciTech Festival. Be sure to stop by our booth and join STEM Faculty Chair Rick Vaughn and Faculty Chair of Applied Technology Richard Cuprak to learn about the latest trends and technologies that are improving our world.
This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly fun run for competitive runners and not-so-competitive sports fans.
Dash with Splash 5K Walk/Run March 23, 2019 Arizona Falls Park
5802 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Check In: 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Race Time: 8 a.m. Registration fee: $35 until 3/22. $40 on Race Day.
All participants will receive a custom medal and t-shirt. The race is chip timed with age group awards in 14 categories and includes a free raffle drawing. Water, snacks and popsicles will be provided.
Start here-- go there! Our Maricopa Community Colleges transfer pathways are designed to save you time and money-- and help you seamlessly transition to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and The University of Arizona!
Transfer Pathways lay out specific courses that put you on track to obtain your bachelor’s degree. If you meet all of the program requirements, you can smoothly transfer to one of Arizona’s four-year universities.
As a reminder, most Rio Salado services will be closed for Spring Break, Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.
Rio Salado Testing Centers at Northern and the Tempe headquarters are among the exceptions and will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.
Visit this web page for the latest updates about college closures.
Saturday, March 16 Services Available:
Testing Centers at Northern, the Communiversity at Queen Creek, Life Long Learning Center in Surprise and our Tempe headquarters will be open for regular business hours.
Joseph Campbell once said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Lexi Von Hatten, a Rio Salado College dual enrollment student at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale is realizing the power she has to be a hero for special needs students!
This heartwarming MCTV115 feature by reporter Lisa Acquafredda reveals how a school project to create a sensory room for special needs students is creating a rippling effect she hadn’t quite imagined.
“It was just eye-opening to see that what we are doing is working and it just inspired me to keep going,” said Von Hatten, who hopes to be a teacher someday. “The ultimate dream is to change kids’ lives.”
Von Hatten is a member of Educators Rising Arizona, which mentors students to become teachers and encouraged her to take on the sensory room project for Mountain Ridge. Von Hatten will present her project at the Educators Rising state competition this spring.
“It’s really exciting to see a student so passionate, so young, so involved in their career already,” said Rio Salado Director of Early College Dr. E.J. Anderson.
We have a proud tradition at the Maricopa Community Colleges to host culturally-focused convocations in celebration of the diversity that makes our colleges so great.
We hope you will join us for these upcoming graduation celebrations!
African American Convocation - Saturday, May 4
American Indian Convocation - Friday, May 3
Asian Pacific Islander Convocation - Saturday, May 4
March is National Women's History Month! What began in 1980 as a week-long celebration of Women's History has extended into a month-long event filled with remembrances and recognition of the strength and achievements of American women.
The Rio Salado Library is proud to support this celebration and has created a National Women’s History Month Guide so you can explore the rich history of American women. Check it out now: https://libguides.riosalado.edu/womens-history
This week marks the 16th annual Arizona Adult Literacy Week (AALW), a community effort to increase awareness of the importance of adult literacy and higher learning.
Arizona Adult Literacy Week celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of adult education programs, instructors, volunteers, community organizations and students who have decided to go back to school.
This inspiring video will provide a glimpse into the life of Kathleen Hall, one of many adult students who has overcome obstacles to pursue a college education-- and found help and guidance through Rio Salado's Adults Achieving a College Education (AACE) program.
Ready to go back to school? We’re ready for you! Rio Salado’s adult re-entry programs are designed to help students prepare for their GED® tests, learn the English language and transition seamlessly to college. Get started on your educational journey now: www.riosalado.edu/programs/abe.
Rio Salado College serves as the principal provider of GED® test preparation programs for the Maricopa Community Colleges and the largest provider of adult basic education in the state of Arizona.
The Maricopa Community Colleges and most Rio Salado services will be closed for Spring Break, Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.
Rio Salado Testing Centers at Northern and the Tempe headquarters are among the exceptions and will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday - Friday, March 14 - 15.
Visit this web page for the latest updates about college closures.
Please also take note that some Rio Salado departments at the Tempe headquarters will have special office hours preceding the break, Monday - Wednesday, March 11-13.
Testing Centers at Northern, the Communiversity at Queen Creek, Life Long Learning Center in Surprise and our Tempe headquarters will be open for regular business hours.
This Ahwatukee Foothills News feature profiles our newly elected Maricopa Community Colleges District Governing Board President Linda Thor, who also served as Rio Salado College's president for nearly 20 years!
As you will see, she has dedicated most of her life to championing higher learning and the advancement of community colleges.
We truly admire Dr. Thor’s service to the Maricopa Community Colleges, her advocacy for community colleges and leadership through the years. You are an extraordinary role model.
We encourage you to learn about the significant contributions Dr. Thor has made to our school and higher learning during Women's History Month 2019.
Lennon Audrain photo courtesy of Brophy College Prep
Start Here-- Go There! Congratulations to Rio Grad Lennon Audrain for another outstanding achievement-- acceptance into Harvard's Graduate School of Education!
We are happy to report that Cox has fixed networking issues that were causing connection problems to RioLearn, www.riolearn.org and our website, www.riosalado.edu.
All students should now have access to both.
Thank you for your understanding.
Still having technical problems? Reach out to our Technology HelpDesk, 24/7 by calling 480-517-8600, 800-729-1197 or submitting an online ticket via www.riosalado.edu/help/tech.
🗓️ Priority Registration for current students begins March 4
🗓️ Open Registration begins March 18
New to college and eager to get started now? Take advantage of our 45+ Monday starts. Explore your online class options now: www.riosalado.edu/Schedule.
With 600+ online classes, flexible Monday start dates and credits that easily transfer-- Rio Salado is a convenient and affordable option. Make it happen now for summer and fall 2019!
Rio Salado provides distance-education options to students in all 50 states as a proud member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Learn more.
This scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, a $3,200 annual living allowance-- and provides students with an academic advisor mentor. It is one of the dozens of scholarships available from the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation.
ENJOY AWARDS & PRIZES! All participants will receive a custom medal and t-shirt. The race is chip timed with age group awards in 14 categories and includes a free raffle drawing. Water, snacks and popsicles will be provided. Note: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after March 8.
Soap Making for Beginners I
Thu, February 28, 2019
5:30 - 8 p.m.
Are you trying to live a more natural life? Do you find yourself wary of commercial products and gravitate toward organic products? This hands-on class will teach you the art and science behind soapmaking. You'll learn about natural colorants, soap additives, basic soap recipes and how to choose the right oils and rich butters for your skin type.
You'll also get a chance to make your own orange and lavender soaps to take home, along with recipes you can make on your own.
Our workshops are designed for life-long learners-- who find joy in learning something new and meeting new people. No tests, no grades-- just good old fashion fun!
Save the date for our follow-up, Soap Making for Beginners II workshop, Tues., Apr 30.
Look for exclusive opportunities for Rio Waves like the James P. Hornburg Memorial Scholarship for students majoring in Law Enforcement and Corrections and the Dr. Linda M. Thor Scholarship, which is geared toward helping single moms. Veterans, there are also exclusive scholarships for you.
Do the Math! The streamlined process, which only requires one general application, will make it well worth your time! Don't discount those small scholarships. The few hours you spend on a scholarship application will be a good investment. At the very least, you'll gain valuable practice in mastering the application process.
We are truly honored by NASA Engineer Dr. Christine Mann Darden's visit-- and the panelists and guests who joined us for our Feb. 14 Black History Month celebration!
Enjoy photos from our memorable visit on Facebook. Watch the event now on YouTube.
A special thank you to our featured guest, event moderator and panelists!
Featured Guest Dr. Christine Mann Darden: Dr. Darden began her career with NASA in 1967 alongside other pioneering black women, as portrayed in the book, Hidden Figures, which inspired the blockbuster movie. She would go on to serve NASA for 40 years as a mathematician, data analyst, aeronautical engineer, and one of the world’s leading experts in sonic boom prediction, sonic boom minimization, and supersonic wing design. She was the first African-American woman at NASA's Langley Research Center to be promoted into the Senior Executive Service, the top rank in the federal civil service. Dr. Darden has a Master of Science in Mathematics from Virginia State University and a Ph.D. in Engineering from George Washington University.
Moderator Valerie Churchwell, City of Phoenix Aviation Department Small Business Engagement Manager: Ms. Churchwell is responsible for the development and implementation of educational programs and services designed to increase competitiveness, capacity, and awareness of small, disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and two regional airports. She began her career as an electrical engineer in the nuclear aircraft and submarine industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Alabama and a Certificate of Project Management from George Washington University.
Panelist Selisa Rollins, Bonneville Power Administration General Engineer: Ms. Rollins is a general engineer/operations research analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in Portland, Oregon. She is responsible for developing scientific techniques and applying mathematical models to simulate the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. She received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University, where she is currently completing a doctoral degree. Ms. Rollins also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Engineering & Applied Technology Department at Rio Salado College.
Panelist Darnika Riley, Platform Management & Customer Engineer and Intel Corporation Internet of Things Group: Ms. Riley has more than 18 years of professional experience in the technology industry and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Application Development from California State University - Long Beach, and a Master of Science in Information Management from Arizona State University. She currently works at Intel Corporation as an Operations Manager within the Internet of Things (IOTG) organization. Ms. Riley is also very active in the local community and is passionate about helping to increase the pipeline of students interested in pursuing STEM fields.
Panelist Nicole Dent, Salt River Project Rotational Engineer: Ms. Dent holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron. Her interest in engineering was sparked in high school by participating in a program called Project Lead the Way. As an SRP engineer, she focuses on power generation and distribution. Ms. Dent established a nonprofit organization called the Legaci Foundation in 2018, which provides scholarships to high school students pursuing higher learning in Akron, Ohio. Ms. Dent also spends time mentoring and helping youth with their personal development.
Our Block Calendar System will be offline for maintenance beginning 10 a.m. today until 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17.
We appreciate your patience as we update our systems to improve our service to you.
Our academic calendar is divided into 16 blocks each term. Each block is 16 weeks long and has a fixed start and end date. When registering for classes, you select a start date for your classes. Your start date will determine your block for that term, and all coursework for that term must be completed within your block's start and end date. Learn more: www.riosalado.edu/calendar/Pages/default.aspx
“Throughout high school, I took over 24+ credit hours of education coursework that set me up on a pathway to becoming a teacher,” said Audrain. “By January 2017, I had earned both my associate in arts degree and my associate in arts in elementary education degree from Rio Salado - five months five months before I graduated from high school Brophy.”
Attention, dual enrollment Rio Waves—it’s time to pay for spring 2019 classes! Payment is due today, Feb. 11 by 5 p.m.
Here are your payment options.
Online: Log into your Student Center and go to the “Finance” section. Click on “My Payment Options/Manage My Payment Plan." Pay by debit/credit card, check or set up a payment plan.
By Phone: Using a credit card, call 480-517-8330.
In-Person: Visit the Rio Salado cashier’s office at our Tempe headquarters. Pay by credit card, check, cash or money order.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for in-demand careers like manufacturing, construction or information technology.
Dual Enrollment CTE
Are you a Valley high school student thinking about our dual enrollment program? Take advantage of our CTE classes! They'll help you gain real-world experience and foundational skills in a field you love! CTE pathways include early childhood, business and #computer technology-- depending on your high school’s program offering. Learn more about our dual enrollment CTE program
Teacher Education CTE Professional Growth
Are you a teacher interested in CTE professional development? Check out these class options from our teacher ed program.
