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Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) is a two year, junior college, located in Linn County.

The campus sits on 104 acres (421,000 m²) next to US Highway 99E, located two miles (3 km) south of Albany, Oregon and 11 miles (18 km) east of Corvallis, Oregon. It is comprised of thirteen brick buildings in the Brutalist style, and five additional contemporary buildings. These buildings are on the perimeter of a giant courtyard, while a covered walkway connects the buildings and is adjacent to the courtyard.

LBCC is supported financially through tuition, property taxes and the State of Oregon.

Accreditation

LBCC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Credits earned at LBCC can be transferred to any university within the Oregon University System.

History

LBCC was established in 1966 with the purpose of supporting the citizens of Linn and Benton counties.

In the 1950s a community college was a conceptual idea, however, it wasn't until 1964 until 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 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.

In May, 1998, a dual enrollment program was established between Oregon State University and LBCC in the fields of agricultural sciences, business and engineering. This was extended to all programs in 1999.

School colors

The colors of LBCC are blue, gold and white. Its mascot is the roadrunner.

Academic programs

LBCC offers several degrees and certificates:

• Associate of Applied Science
• Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
• Associate of Science
• Associate of General Studies
• Certificates for Pro/Tech majors
• ROTC
• GED

LBCC also offers unique regional specific programs:

• Agriculture
• Animal Technology
• Animal Technology: Horse Management
• Horticulture
• Materials and Metallurgy Technology
• Refrigeration/HVAC
• Water/Wastewater Technology

Driving Directions to LBCC Main Campus

LBCC's central location makes it covenient. People residing in places like Corvallis,the site of Oregon State University, are about ten miles away. A stones throw from Linn-Benton's main campus perspective students can find other Oregon cities. The links found in this section allow visitors to access maps and driving directions from various locations to LBCC's main campus.

• Driving directions to LBCC from Corvallis
• Driving directions to LBCC from Harrisburg

• Driving directions to LBCC from Jefferson

• Driving directions to LBCC from Junction City

• Driving directions to LBCC from Lebanon

• Drving directions to LBCC from Philomath

• Driving directions to LBCC from Sweet Home

Extension Campuses

Linn-Benton Community College is located just off Hwy 34 and Hwy 99 and offers students even more opportunity with its three extension campuses: Corvallis, Lebanon, and Sweet Home. Evening and Weekend classes are custom designed to fit busy schedules. Part-time courses fit working schdules. Community Colleges like LBCC have relatively low tuition costs allowing those who attend to maintain a very light class load, unlike many State Universitys who often charge hundreds of dollars in fees alone. LBCC is a great option for non-traditional students with full-time obligations looking for part-time academic and professional advancement. The following links lead to maps and directions to these campuses from the main campus in Albany. The additional links lead to the home pages for each extended campus learning center.

• Driving directions from LBCC's main campus to the Benton Center, Corvallis. For information about the Benton Center, click the next link to access the Benton Center homepage

• Driving directions from LBCC's main campus to the Lebanon Center. For information about the Lebanon Center, click the next link to access the Lebanon Center homepage

• Driving directions from LBCC's main campus to the Sweet Home Center. For information about the Sweet Home Center, click the next link to access the Lebanon Center homepage

Financial Aid

Paying for college gets more expensive every year. Many options are available to help students surmount this obstacle: grants, loans, scolarships, and Work Study. The Government provides a Free Applications for Federal Student Aid or(FAFSA), allowing students access to federal funds like the Pell Grant. Need for federal work study, loans, and federal scholarships are also determmined using this form. Fastweb is a great place to find scholarships unrelated to the previously stated sources. Through LBCC Student Life and Leadership students have the opportunity to pay their tuition costs. Below are links to these resources beginning with the widely used fafsa application.

• To learn more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, click the following link to the FAFSA homepage.

• To learn more about how to apply for thousands of scholarships, click on the following link to the Fastweb homepage.

• To learn more about Student Life and Leadership at LBCC, click on the following link to the Student Life and Leadership homepage.

External links

• Linn-Benton Community College (www.linnbenton.edu)