Linn-Benton Community College
| Type | Community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| President | Greg Hamann |
| Location |
Albany, Oregon, USA Coordinates: 44°35′13″N 123°06′54″W / 44.58694°N 123.11500°W |
| Campus | Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, & Sweet Home |
| Colors | blue, gold and white |
| Affiliations | NWAACC |
| Mascot | Roadrunner |
| Website | www.linnbenton.edu |
Linn–Benton Community College (LBCC) is a two-year junior college, located in Linn County, Oregon. The school offers more than 80 degrees and certificates.
LBCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Lower division collegiate credits earned at LBCC may be transferred to any public university in Oregon. There is also a degree partnership with Oregon State University for those seeking a bachelor's degree.
LBCC was established in 1966 with the purpose of supporting the citizens of Linn and Benton counties.
In the 1960s a community college was a conceptual idea, however, it wasn't until 1964 that a study was conducted to assess the need of such an institution. The results of this study showed that post-high school opportunities, educationally, were non-existent and that many graduating high school students were interested in a local community college.
It was then that Linn County asked for the support of Benton County in assistance for foundation of a college in the mid-Willamette Valley. This partnership reached success on December 6, 1966 when, by referendum vote, Linn and Benton County voters approved the formation of a college district by nearly 3:1.
The first classes began in 1967 during the same year LBCC started operations full-time. The campus headquarters was located on the corner of First St. and Ellsworth St., however, classes were offered at rented locations throughout the LBCC college district.
During this time, six occupational programs were offered. This included a sewage waste/treatment program that was described to be the "first of its kind offered in the country". Tuition was $60 per term.
In February 1970 a permanent campus was slated for construction based on a vote by voters in Linn and Benton counties. Voters agreed that bonds should be issued to pay for construction. The ideal location for the campus was two miles (3.2 km) south of Albany, off of Pacific Blvd. The campus was dedicated in October 1974. Takena Hall, the campus student union was completed in 1979.
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