Centralia Community College

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Centralia College is a public community college located in Centralia, Washington and services Lewis County and southern Thurston County. It was founded in 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State.

The president of the college is Dr. James M.Walton and the Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate has five members. The college has an enrollment of approximately 10,444 head count with 2,580 FTEs. There are approximately 212 full-time employees. The campus occupies 29 acres. There is also a satellite of Centralia College in Morton, Washington called Centralia College East.

Construction of a new science center is underway and is scheduled to open in Spring 2009. The Health and Wellness Center along with the Gym was built in 1935; renovation will be completed in January 2009.