[4] In 1965, the citizens of Ventura County passed a bond for 8 million dollars to build the first part of the college.

Construction of the administration, science, technology, gymnasium, and Maintenance buildings, and the Library and Campus Center began in 1966.

During his tenure, enrollment doubled and the college added emphasis on preparing students to transfer to four-year schools.

In 1980, the Moorpark College Foundation was formed to fund construction of an athletic stadium, amphitheater, and observatory.

Nearby Oxnard College solicited Moorpark's help in establishing a Camarillo Center,[6] located on California State University, Channel Islands's campus.