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About the Community College D O Ñ A A N A C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E 6 History and Organization In 1965, Doña Ana County was designated by the New Mexico Department of Education as an appropriate site in southern New Mexico for an area vocational-technical school. In 1971, the boards of education of the Gadsden, Hatch, and Las Cruces school districts requested that New Mexico State University establish a branch community college located on its campus in Las Cruces to offer postsecondary vocationaltechnical education in Doña Ana County. The NMSU Board of Regents approved the request in 1972, and the voters in Doña Ana County approved an operational mill levy in May 1973. The institution became an official entity on July 1, 1973. It began offering vocational training programs on September 4, 1973, as the Doña Ana County Occupational Education Branch of New Mexico State University. College Mission, Vision, and Values MISSION STATEMENT. DACC is a responsive and accessible learningcentered community college that provides educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners in support of workforce and economic development. VISION STATEMENT. DACC will be a premier learning college that is grounded in academic excellence and committed to fostering lifelong learning and active, responsible citizenship within the community. VALUES STATEMENT. As a learning-centered community college, DACC is committed to the following core values: Education that— • offers lifelong learning opportunities • fosters dynamic learning environments designed to meet the needs of our students • guarantees equality of rights and access • ensures integrity and honesty in the learning process • provides comprehensive assessment of learning Students who will be— • respected for their diversity • provided with a safe and supportive learning environment • challenged to become critical and independent thinkers • expected to take an active role in their learning process Employees who— • practice tolerance and inclusiveness in decision-making and shared governance • encourage and support professional growth • demonstrate high ethics and integrity • encourage collaborative interaction among faculty and staff • practice responsible fiscal management and personal accountability • ensure equal opportunities for a diverse faculty and staff Communities that— • build partnerships, including educational alliances • strengthen industry partnerships to provide workforce development services and programs in support of economic development • develop and adapt instructional programs in response to changing educational needs Governance and Funding DACC is a community college campus of New Mexico State University. As such, it is governed by the Board of Regents of the university through an operating agreement between the university and the three school districts in Doña Ana County. Operating expenses for the community college are paid from state-appropriated funds, a property tax within the three school districts in the county, federal career-technical education funds, special grants, and tuition paid by students. Educational Facilities The central campus of Doña Ana Community College is located on 15 acres adjacent to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. DACC also operates a campus on the East Mesa of Las Cruces, as well as centers in Anthony, Sunland Park, and White Sands Missile Range. To make a community college education even more accessible, classes are also offered at some of the local high schools. Accreditation As a part of NMSU, Doña Ana Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The following are accrediting agencies for specific DACC programs: • American Dental Association • American Welding Society • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs • Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care • Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology • Joint Review Committee on Education Programs for the EMT– Paramedic • National Automobile Technician Excellence Foundation (ASC certification) • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Admissions Doña Ana Community College provides educational opportunities for those who seek to advance in the workforce or to prepare for further study at a higher level. The community college endorses the open-door admission concept and will admit—to the limit of its physical and financial resources—new, first-time students who wish to attend and who have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Assessment and COMPASS Placement When you apply to DACC, you will be required to take the COMPASS assessment, which covers basic academic skills, unless you have taken the ACT or SAT within the last year. There is no charge for the COMPASS assessment. Transfer students who have taken math or English courses at another institution are excluded from taking the COMPASS. COMPASS is not used to select students; rather, it ensures you will be
placed in classes best suited to your preparation and ability. These may include credit ESL courses, if English is not your first language. Academic assessment and placement improves your chances for success in your college courses. If deficiencies in basic academic skills are indicated, an individualized educational plan can be developed to help you acquire these skills. For more information call 527-7569. Orientation After completing the COMPASS assessment, new students should sign up for a Doña Ana Community College Orientation (DACCO) which will give them information on advising and registration. The orientation will also provide students with information on the various services available to them at DACC. After the orientation, students will meet with advisers who will assist them with course selection. Call 527-7710, 527-7683, 528-7062 or 527-7519 to reserve a space at a DACC Orientation. How to Apply You should follow these procedures when applying for admission to any program at the community college: 1. Complete the application for admission found in the back of this catalog or in any class schedule. 2. Submit the application with a $15 nonrefundable application fee (do not mail cash) to: Admissions Office, Doña Ana Community College, MSC-3DA, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001. 3. Request official high school and college transcripts. Have them sent directly to the DACC Admissions Office. Applicants possessing a high school equivalency must request to have official GED test scores sent to the same office. Transcript request forms may be obtained at the DACC Admissions Office, room DAMA-116. 4. Make arrangements to take the COMPASS assessment by contacting the testing coordinator at 527-7569 for dates, times, and location. There is no cost for the assessment. How GED Graduates Are Admitted A student who has successfully completed the GED is eligible to apply for admission to DACC. The student must request an official transcript of the GED scores and go through the regular admissions process. How Home-School Students Are Admitted Students enrolled in a home-school program may be accepted to Doña Ana Community College if they meet the requirements for regular admission. In addition, the home-school educator must submit a transcript or document that lists the courses completed and grades earned by the student and also indicates the date the student completed or graduated from the home-school program. How Transfer Students Are Admitted If you are a transfer student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and are eligible to return to the college or university last attended, follow the same procedures as outlined under “How To Apply.” Additionally, have official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities previously attended sent to DACC. A student who conceals the fact that (s)he has attended another college or university and who has not had transcripts submitted by each institution previously attended—whether or not credit was earned—will be subject to immediate suspension. An academic credit evaluation will be mailed to you from NMSU Registrars office. Admission of Students with Immigrant Status Legal immigrants (permanent residents) and partially documented, undocumented or refugee students who have attended a secondary educational institution in New Mexico should apply for admission through the DACC Admissions Office. They may also be eligible for in-state tuition and state-funded financial aid. The DACC Admissions Office (527-7710) can provide further information and answer questions concerning required documentation. Eligible nonresident international students should initiate the admissions process through the International Admissions Program Office located in Garcia Annex on the NMSU campus. How to Be Readmitted to DACC Former DACC students who will have been out of school for a more than 12 months before re-entering are required to complete an application for readmission. Applications should be submitted 30 days before the beginning of the semester or summer session for which the student plans to enroll. A student who has attended other institutions during an absence must have official transcripts forwarded directly to the DACC Admissions Office by the registrar of each institution and must be eligible to return to the college or university last attended. Transcripts must be received prior to the date of registration. Admission status at the time of readmission will normally be determined by previous DACC academic standing. However, academic performance at other institutions attended during the appliciant’s absence from DACC may be taken into consideration in determining the student’s academic admission status. Nondegree Admission IMPORTANT: Nondegree status makes a student ineligible for financial aid, student employment, veterans benefits, and participation in intercollegiate athletics and student government. Furthermore, courses taken while enrolled in nondegree status may not be used to meet NMSU admission requirements. Nondegree admission is designed to meet the needs of mature, parttime students who do not wish to pursue a degree at this community college. Transcripts from previous institutions (including high school) and/or results of college entrance exams may be required to assure readiness for university-level courses. Nondegree students are subject to the same regulations as regular students. They may not transfer more than 30 credits that were taken while in this status to any degree program. Admission requirements include a nondegree application and a nonrefundable $15 application fee. Changing from Nondegree to Degree-Seeking Status A nondegree student in good academic standing may apply for a change of status from nondegree status to regular (degree-seeking) status. Requirements for regular admission must be met, including submitting official high school transcripts as well as transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education. The status will be effective on or before the census date of the semester in which all official transcripts are received. If all official transcripts are received after the census date of the current semester, the change of status will take effect in the next immediate term. Early College Start Program Through the Early College Start (ECS) program, qualified high school juniors and seniors in selected Doña Ana County high schools can 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 C A TA L O G 7
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