Paradise Valley Community College

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Paradise Valley Community College

Former name	Northeast Valley Education Center
Type	Public community college
Established	1985; 39 years ago (1985)
Parent institution	Maricopa County Community College District
Affiliation	Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
President	Jana Schwartz
Students	14,000+
Location	Phoenix , Arizona , U.S. 33°39′10″N 112°00′37″W / 33.6529°N 112.0104°W / 33.6529; -112.0104
Campus	Urban
Branches	Scottsdale
Colors	Royal blue & sand
Nickname	Pumas
Sporting affiliations	National Junior College Athletic Association
Mascot	Paws the Puma
Website	www.paradisevalley.edu

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona. A branch campus, PVCC at Black Mountain,^[1] opened in 1985, with classes temporarily held at Paradise Valley High School. Once construction was completed in 1987, classes were held at its current location in what was then the far northern section of Scottsdale, Arizona to serve this rapidly growing area. It provides greater access for the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree.

The college mascot is the puma and the colors are royal blue and white.