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More than 40 years ago, Allan Hancock College responded to a community need for accessible higher education in the Lompoc Valley by establishing a Lompoc Center. Despite the lack of a permanent facility, and operating in such venues as former elementary schools and downtown storefronts, student interest and enrollment at the college's Lompoc Center grew steadily. 

To better meet the needs of students in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys, the college long held the goal to build a permanent Lompoc facility. Thanks to federal legislation, the process was allowed to start.

   1988    


President Ronald Reagan signed legislation allowing for the transfer of land title to the City of Lompoc. The city would transfer the deed to the college in 1993 for $1.
   1990    


Public hearing held and approval to officially establish an "educational center" granted in December.
   1993    


State funding for planning, working, drawings, and bid specifications approved.
   1995    


After Proposition 1C failed to pass in 1994, Senator Jack O'Connell negotiated successfully with the    Governor and legislative leaders to include $18.5 million for construction in the state budget.
   1996    


Proposition 203 passes; LVC receives $3.2 million in equipment and library material.
   1997    


On-site construction begins. Off-site plans submitted to city of Lompoc, Caltrans, and Mission Hills Community Service District for permits.
   1998    


City approves off-site plans & off-site bids opened.
   1999    


Construction complete.