1969 With the proclamation of The Public Colleges Act, Red Deer Junior College becomes a provincial institution. The College expands to include new classroom wings on each side of the Library and third floor of the administrative wing.
1977 College enrolment reaches 2,000 students. 1978 The College’s logo is introduced, in yellow, green, and blue colours. (below)
1970 RDC granted the right to offer two year university transfer courses. 1971 Official ground breaking for new residences and new academic complexes.
1979 Students’ Association opens its own building making RDC the province’s first and only college or technical institute student body to erect its own building. (right)
1972 Completion of major expansion includes: Bookstore, Cafeteria, Kevin Sirois Memorial Gym, weight room, dance studio, racquetball courts, painting and sculpture studios, enlarged Learning Resources Centre (Library), connected student residences, married and single parent townhouse residences.
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1974 An amendment removes 'Junior' from the Order-inCouncil and Red Deer College becomes the official name of the institution.
Nine new apprenticeship programs begin in rented facilities. 1981 Major expansion of Trades and Technology training. 1982 The RDC Foundation is formed. (below)
"Summer Evening" RDC Permanent Art Collection
1974 Permanent Art Collection established to commemorate 10th Anniversary. (above) 1975 Three new programs added: Chemical Technology, Early Childhood Development certificate, and Law Clerk diploma
1983 Opening of Apprenticeship and Technology Wings and new residences, which doubles the facilities in size. (Image: next page, top) Alumni Magazine | 13