Mission Statement
DACC is a responsive and accessible learning-centered 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 economical needs