Western Technical College history

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In 1973, when Western Iowa Tech received permission to offer a two-year associate of arts degree, the curriculum became fully comprehensive.

In the fall of 1980, credit enrollment totaled 1,323.

On-campus housing, Sun Ridge Court Apartments, was built in 1982.

In 1984, the Transportation Center, located at 5001 East Gordon Drive, was added to the Sioux City campus.

In 1991, Doctor Robert H. Kiser retired from the presidency of the College after 25 years of service.

Through community partnerships, the College constructed and opened the Denison Campus in 1993.

In 1994, extensive construction joined the College’s first two structures into an instructional, student service administrative facility known as the Doctor Robert H. Kiser Building.

In 1996, through community partnerships, the College constructed and opened the Cherokee Campus and Conference Center.

Online classes were first offered in 2002 providing a whole new, convenient platform for learning.

In 2008, the Sioux City campus expanded significantly adding 66 acres of undeveloped woodland, prairie, and watershed to its Loess Hills Arboretum and Nature Trail.

In 2014, another complex, Prairie Place, was added to the Sioux City campus bringing total housing accommodations to more than 500 students, and a permanent WITCC Le Mars Center was opened.

In 2016, the College celebrated 50 years of operation and lost its first president, Doctor Robert H. Kiser.

^ Western Technical College (2018-01-14). "Preserving the past, building for the future". La Crosse Tribune.

With updated facilities, our focus is shifting to the student experience. It builds upon the previous plan, Vision 2020, which included a $79.8 million referendum to create facilities that represent current and future work environments.