As a branch of New Mexico State University, the community college is governed by the Boards of Regents of the university through an operating agreement between the university and the three school districts in Doña Ana County (Gadsden, Hatch, and Las Cruces). The DACC 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. Typically, the Board meets at least four times per year (twice each fall and spring semester), and annually with the NMSU Board of Regents.

Governance Documents

DACC Advisory Board

Members of the Advisory Board
Ms. Laura Salazar Flores, Vice President from Gadsen Independent School District Ms. Laura Salazar Flores, President
Gadsden Independent School District
TBD, Vice President

Mr. Daniel Castillo Mr. Daniel Castillo
Gadsden Independent School District
Ms. Elva Garay, President Ms. Elva Garay
Hatch Valley Public Schools
Ms. Merlinda Hinojos Ms. Merlinda Hinojos
Hatch Valley Public Schools
Ms. Teresa Tenorio Mr. Bob Wofford
Las Cruces Public Schools

DACC Advisory Board Meetings

April 20, 2023, 6:00 PM, DAEM 207 & Zoom

December 19, 2022, 5:30 PM, DAEM 207 & Zoom

September 1, 2022, 6:00 PM, Zoom

July 7, 2022, 5:30 PM, Zoom

May 10, 2022, 6:00 PM, DAEM 207 & Zoom

March 3, 2022, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207 & Zoom

November 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Zoom

September 2, 2021, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207 & Zoom

May 6, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Zoom

November 5, 2020, 6:00 p.m., Zoom

September 3, 2020, 6:00 p.m., Zoom

May 7, 2020, 6:00 p.m., Zoom

March 5, 2020, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207

November 12, 2019, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207

September 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207

May 2, 2019, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207

March 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m., DAEM 207