The University of Wisconsin–Washington County, part of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, is a two-year campus of the University of Wisconsin System located in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States. The founding of a University of Wisconsin campus in Washington county began with the purchase of land owned by local farmer Carl Pick and UW Regent approval of the site on November 12, 1965. Groundbreaking for the new campus took place on July 12, 1967 and classes first started in September, 1968. The campus has consistently expanded from 1980 to 2009 because of increased enrollment and University program offerings. On February 18, 2009 a dedication was held for the approximately 30,000 square feet (2,800 m) of space that was added, including a new Learning Center, state of the art lecture halls and classrooms, engineering labs, faculty offices, and a commons area where students can relax or study. The current dean of the campus is Dr. Alan Paul Price. The college is a part of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Dr. David Wilson is currently the chancellor of all UW colleges and also for the University of Wisconsin-Extension.