Columbia Gorge Community College is seeking public input on how well the institution is doing its job of providing better access to jobs training and an affordable pathway to higher education.

It’s been 43 years since a grassroots initiative resulted in the creation of the “Treaty Oak Area Education District,” now known as Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC). From its origins in downtown The Dalles, the college has expanded steadily, now with campuses in Hood River and The Dalles and an ever-growing presence online.