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Moorpark College company history timeline

1967

Moorpark College officially opened on September 11, 1967.

The board of the Ventura County Community College District established Moorpark College in 1967.

1974

In 1974, the Exotic Animal Training and Management program launched.

1980

In 1980, the Moorpark College Foundation was formed to fund construction of an athletic stadium, amphitheater, and observatory.

1985

In 1985, the 4,000-seat stadium was named for Paul Griffin, Jr., a local developer and major benefactor.

The 6,000-seat stadium, completed in 1985, was named after Paul Griffin Jr., a major benefactor.

1987

In 1987, the Charles Temple Observatory, the only public observatory in Ventura County, and Carlsberg Amphitheater were dedicated at the college's 20th anniversary celebration.

1989

In 1989, the Center for Learning Assistance Services opened for service.

1997

In 1997, the Child Development Center and Disabled Students Center were expanded.

1998

In 1998, two new conference rooms were built in the Campus Center and an acoustic shell was installed on the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center.

1999

Also in 1999, students were first able to access their academic records and register for classes online.

In 1999, the Instructional Biotechnology Program opened an 8,000 square foot bio-manufacturing facility on the California State University at Channel Islands campus and The Moorpark Review a student creative arts journal debuted with the publication of original student writing and photography.

Also in 1999, students were first able to access their academic records and register for classes on-line at: www.moorparkcollege.edu.

2001

In 2001 the first High School at Moorpark College graduating class numbered 55.

2002

In March of 2002 Ventura County voters passed Measure S, a bond that will provide $356 million in construction financing for the Ventura County Community Colleges, of which $104 will be used to renovate/expand Moorpark.

Fall 2002 enrollment swelled to 15,400 and work began on a new Library and Learning Resources Center.

2004

In 2004 the college’s first bond project was completed, a parking lot renovation that added 600 spaces.

2005

In September 2005, the new Library/ Learning Resources building opened.

In 2005, the second bond project was completed, the installation of an all-weather track and artificial turf playing field.

2007

Also in 2007, the old library was renovated, renamed Fountain Hall, and opened for classes.

2008

In 2008 construction began on the Health Sciences Center, the Academic Center, and the Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Building.

2015

The current president, Luis Pablo Sanchez, was appointed for a term beginning February 3, 2015.

Moorpark is poised to grow to 19,000 students by the year 2015 and bond monies will fund 23 new or renovated classroom buildings and related facilities.

2017

On September 11, 2017, Moorpark College celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

2019

2019 median salary for a Historian in California: $81,130 according to the United States Bureau of Labor

2020

In 2020, the College completed $18 million renovation of the Raider Sports Pavilion.

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