Lower Columbia College History ~ Brief Highlights from the 1960s
The 1960s brought booming retail and industrial growth to the Lower Columbia region, resulting in new academic and vocational training programs, and increasing numbers of college graduates.

1961
Lower Columbia Junior College (LCJC) received community college status. Enrollment reached 700.

The Lower Columbia College Bookstore began in a small room in the Library in the Main Building. The exact year is unknown, but it may have been early sixties.

1962
Dr. Alan P. Crawford became president of LCJC. Enrollment reached 821 with 78 graduates.

1964
The Data Processing degree program began.

1966
Dr. Harold Lang became president of LCJC. The women's basketball program began.

1967
The Registered Nursing and Police Science programs began. 100 students graduated.

The state community college system was established. LCJC separated from Longview School District.

The Lower Columbia College Bookstore moved to the old Student Center.

1968
Dr. Leo C. Muller became president of LCJC. The LCJC baseball team became Baseball Division Champions.

1969
The LCJC baseball team became Baseball Division Champions. 143 students graduated. Dr. David B. Story became president of LCJC.