Accreditation
As part of New Mexico State University, Doña Ana Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
Telephone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462Web site: http://www.ncahlc.org
The HLC Accreditation Steering Committee provides additional resources.
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 Programs for the EMT-Paramedic
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- National Automobile Technician Excellence Foundation (ASC certification)
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Governance & Funding
As a branch of New Mexico State University, the community college is governed by the Boards of Regents of the the university through an operating agreement between the university and the three school districts in Doña Ana County. The community college Advisory Board, comprised of representatives of the three school boards, approves the budget, initiates mill levy and bond issue elections, and advises the college on program needs. The Board of Regents sets tuition and personnel policies , determines curricula and degrees, and handles all records, funds, receipts, and disbursements for the community college.
Operating expenses for the community college are paid from state-appropriated funds, a property tax within the three school districts in the county, federal vocational education funds, special grants, and tuition paid by students.
