[2] The college also offers workforce training, non-credit personal interest classes and post-baccalaureate certificates.

[8] The report documented not only the ignored complaints of sexual harassment but also a hostile work environment and numerous administrative and financial problems.

[11] PCC also received media attention in early 2011 as the former school of 2011 Tucson Shooting perpetrator Jared Lee Loughner.

While at PCC, some of his teachers complained to the administration about his disruptions and bizarre behavior, as they thought them a sign of mental illness and feared what he might do.

From 1971 to the present, the college district has expanded to meet the growing educational needs of the Tucson area.

There are six campuses across the Tucson metropolitan area: Additionally, there are four Learning/Education Centers: The Pima Community College Community campus was opened in 1975 to meet non-traditional educational needs, including distance learning, non-degree activity classes, and adult education.

In 1997, the campus moved to Bonita Avenue and Commerce Park Loop, near St. Mary's Road and Interstate 10.

[13] First established as the South Education Center in 1986, the Desert Vista campus moved to its present location in 1993.

and Drachman Street on Stone Avenue, close to downtown Tucson and east of Interstate 10.

After many years in temporary, makeshift facilities, the observatory now has a new, permanent home which was designed by Professor Iadevaia.

These centers are: Adult learning centers for basic education, ESOL instruction, citizenship classes, and GED preparation are located at the following locations: In 2019, a partnership with The Catholic University of America was announced whereby students could earn an associate degree from Pima and a bachelor's degree in business management from Catholic University.

[20] At the time of launch, it was hoped to grow the program to include 100 students per cohort in three years.

"[21] Given this, in 2017, Catholic University began exploring partnerships with existing institutions in the Southwest instead of opening up a new campus.

[19][20] The two colleges worked with local business leaders[19] and with Education Design Lab and Extension Engine[20] to develop the curriculum for the program.

[22] PCC is governed by a five-member board of governors, whose members serve six-year elected terms.

It provides GED and adult literacy classes, art and theater, senior facilities, and summer camps.

[23] PCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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