
The building underwent a major renovation and opened in 2011 as the Q-Building which is home of the Mathematics Department.Ī new building for the study of life sciences (anatomy, physiology, general biology, biotechnology, microbiology, marine biology and environmental biology programs) opened at the main campus in August 2009. In 2007 PVCC acquired the adjacent George L. The building was built using a modular construction system. In 2007 the L-Building was built to house classes for Nursing, Fire Science and EMT. The PVCC Center for the Performing Arts, containing stage facilities for drama and music performances, opened in 2005. Warren Buxton in 1990, are on display near the college's library. Several art collections, such as the over 600 Western-themed pieces donated by faculty-emeritus member Dr. The campus also has a Learning Resource Center building which houses the library, computer labs, and tutoring center. In 1997 ground was broken for construction of the M-Building. The first graduation official ceremony was held on May 10, 1991. The college operated as an extension of Scottsdale Community College and gained independent accreditation in 1990. In 1989 PVCC began offering Chemistry courses. Since then, PVCC has expanded in both campus size and enrollment along with the development of the Phoenix area. The permanent site was inaugurated on May 2, 1987. The campus was designed by Lescher & Mahoney. The district gave the college its present name and began campus construction in 1986. PVCC was founded by the Maricopa County Community College District as the Northeast Valley Education Center in 1985 with classes temporarily held at Paradise Valley High School.
