 It was founded by Zvi Arad, who served as its president for 24 years.The college was established in 1994 by Zvi Arad at the request of the mayors of Netanya, Yoel Elroi and Zvi Poleg.A partner in the initiation and establishment of the college was Miriam Feirberg, who at that time served as head of the Education Department of Netanya.