Dallas County Community College District
The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven community colleges in Dallas County, Texas (USA).[1] It is headquartered at 1601 S. Lamar St. in Dallas. The Colleges of the DCCCD serve more than 70,000 students annually in academic, continuing education and adult education programs.
Motto | Higher Education That Actually Gets You Hired |
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Type | Community college district |
Established | 1965 |
Chancellor | Dr. Joe May |
Academic staff | 3,449 (full-time and adjunct) (Fall 2015) |
Administrative staff | 3,996 (Fall 2015) |
Students | 86,000+ (Fall 2018) |
Location | |
Campus | Urban |
Website | http://www.dcccd.edu/ |
The Colleges of Dallas County Community College District offer associate degree and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, including one- and two-year certificates and degrees.[2] DCCCD is one of the largest community college systems in Texas.
History
The Dallas County Community College District was founded as the Dallas County Junior College District in 1965, and became known by its current name in 1972. The first college, El Centro College in downtown Dallas, was established in 1966. Dr. Bill J. Priest served as the founding chancellor from 1965 until his retirement in 1981.[3]
District and Service Area
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of DCCCD includes the following:[4]
- all of Dallas County, and
- all territory included in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (a portion of which is in adjacent Collin County and Denton County).
The Colleges of the DCCCD maintain an "open-door" admissions policy regarding new students, allowing many people to attend college who otherwise might not be able to do so.
Colleges
DCCCD Main Campuses |
The seven colleges in the Dallas County Community College District, with the years they opened, are:
- Brookhaven College (1978)
- Cedar Valley College (1977)
- Eastfield College (1970)
- El Centro College (1966)
- Mountain View College (1970)
- North Lake College (1977)
- Richland College (1972)
In addition to the seven colleges, several other campuses also operate based on the needs of the local community:
- DCCCD Bill J. Priest Institute
- DCCCD R. Jan LeCroy Center
- Eastfield College – Pleasant Grove Campus
- El Centro College – West Campus
- El Centro College - Mockingbird Campus
- North Lake College – North Campus
- North Lake College – South Campus
- North Lake College – West Campus
- Richland College – Garland Campus
- All College Campuses will become one in fall 2020 will be renamed Dallas College
Administration
The Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees consists of seven members who are entrusted with governing the district. The board defines the vision of the district, serves as a liaison between the district and the community, approves annual budgets and sets policies, among other responsibilities. Board members are elected officials who serve six-year terms without compensation.[5]
References
- "Maps and Locations". www.dcccd.edu.
- "Degrees, Certificates and Classes for Credit". www.dcccd.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- "History of DCCCD". www.dcccd.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- Texas Education Code, Section 130.176, "Dallas County Community College District Service Area".
- "Board of Trustees". www.dcccd.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-24.