Imagine More

Pella is a happening place! With all kinds of events and coordination needs in our community, Central’s conferences and events team is here to serve as a one-stop shop for premier event planning.

Coming Spring 2025: The C Store — Central’s on-campus convenience store with must-have items for students and Pella residents alike.

With more ideas and plans in the works, Central is imagining more to serve the needs of campus and our community of Pella.

Coming January 2025: In addition to the dining plan, there’s a new way for Central students to dine! The beloved Guilders (Central’s version of flex dollars as part of a meal plan) will extend beyond Central’s campus to a pilot group of restaurants in the area — with aspirations to someday have partner restaurants in the area accept Guilders.

There’s a housing shortage in Pella. We all know it; we all feel it. The good news is ... the college has land with the potential to be developed into rental units that benefit both Central students and Pella residents. Plans are underway to make it happen!

Central is committed to being more intentional in our partnerships for program and activity development. We want to ensure the public knows what’s going on at Central and feels welcome on our campus whether it’s for an event or a walk on a beautiful day! We are also working toward making sure our students know about the amenities, events and resources in our wider community through programming and campus messaging.

Central and Pella have identified opportunities to partner within all levels of education. Together, we’ll fill those needs! With 50 local partners for internships and community-based learning, K-12 partnerships in Central’s education program through student teaching, the Little Dutch Academy and Central Teacher Academy, adjustments to transfer credits and degree transfers, partnerships and more, we’re preparing our graduates and tomorrow’s educators to lead and make a difference in our world.

Handshake is a platform designed to provide college students with access to meaningful career opportunities. Now, not only can students use the tool to find internship and career opportunities, they can also secure employment on campus or in the community.

This extends area businesses and retailers the opportunity to fill openings and work with Central students in part-time and other positions. The platform is now a one-stop-shop for students looking to work, find a great internship, volunteer in the community or all three!