DACC GO BOND

Mission

DACC is a responsive and accessible learning-centered community college that provides educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners in support of academic interests, workforce development, and economic growth.

Vision

DACC will be a premier, inclusive college that is grounded in academic excellence and committed to fostering lifelong learning and active, responsible citizenship within the community.

DACC GO Bond Priorities

Detailed Scope of Work and Impact to User Groups

DACC will meet its capital needs by combining issuance of local General Obligation bonds (GO bonds) with requested state matching funds.

• $16 million in GO bonds in 2023 (Cycle 7) and $16 million in 2027 (Cycle 8). With potential state matches, the capital strategy encompasses $47.75 million with a target of about 33% state funding assistance over the course of its implementation.
• The capital plan continues a variety of capital ‘funds’ dedicated to site and facility renewal and re-purposing and the highest priority capital projects selected based on their educational program impact or longstanding capital improvement need.
• Specific projects to be implemented in the upcoming funding cycle 2023-2026 totaling $16,000,000

Area Security and Safety Upgrades: $1,400,000

Improves security and surveillance access/control and camera systems, exterior locks, and site lighting at all DACC locations guided by Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles which include natural surveillance, natural access control, and territoriality and the 2018 Technologies Systems Master Plan.

Infrastructure Improvements: $1,150,000

Funds for maintenance and repair, and site development to DACC sites

Classroom Upgrades / Facility Renewal / Renovations: $2,850,000

Renovation and re-purposing to selected instructional areas at all DACC sites, including room configuration, furniture, room finishes, and instructional equipment guided by a Classroom Renovation Master Plan and other assessment to best utilize space to meet program needs.

Information Technology / Upgrades / Equipment acquisition: $2,500,000

Renovation and re-purposing to selected instructional areas at all DACC sites, including room configuration, furniture, room finishes, and instructional equipment guided by a Classroom Renovation Master Plan and other assessment to best utilize space to meet program needs.

Facilities

In the 2023-2026 funding cycle (Cycle 7), DACC has the following priority:

• Improvement to the Sunland Park Center to replace portables with permanent classrooms, and provision of science labs, and student areas. $8,100,000.

College Strategies

• Due to declining enrollment levels and pandemic impacts, DACC will shift its focus from facility growth to facility renovation/re-purposing, as well as instructional technology renewal to stay at the forefront of educational delivery.
• DACC will continue to identify projects that align with state and service area priorities.

Early Voting Locations

Doña Ana County Government Center:

October 10 – November 3
Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm

November 4
Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm.

Dona Ana County Government Center
845 N. Motel Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88007

All Other Locations:

October 21 - November 4

Tuesday-Saturday from 11 am - 7 pm.

Anthony Public Library, 750 Landers, Anthony

DACC Chaparral, 755 Prescott Anthony Drive, Chaparral

DACC East Mesa Campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces

DACC Sunland Park, 3365 McNutt Rd., Sunland Park

Hatch High School, 170 E. Herrera Rd., Hatch

Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main St., Las Cruces

Mesilla Town Hall, 2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla

NMSU Corbett Center, 1600 International Mall, Las Cruces

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