Statement of Purpose

The functions of Danville Area Community College are conceived in the light of its mission:

Provision for General Education. General Education courses are selected and required of all degree- seeking students, preparing them to function effectively in interpersonal and interdependent relations.
Provision for Baccalaureate-Oriented Programs. The College offers academic courses which meet college and university requirements for freshmen and sophomores in most major fields.
Provision for Career-Oriented Programs. Courses in career education provide job training, retraining, and upgrading to meet local, state, and national work force needs.
Provision for Adult Education. Students are provided opportunities to improve basic education, secondary education, and life skills.
Provision for Developmental Courses. Developmental Courses are offered to assist students in reading, English, mathematics and science in preparation for college credit courses.
Provision for Continuing and Community Education. A variety of non-degree and non-credit courses, workshops and seminars is offered to meet the educational and recreational needs of the community.
Provision for Student Personnel Services. Guidance, counseling, career information, testing services, and college orientation are available to all students. Provisions are also made for students with special needs.
Provision for Student Activities. As part of the educational experience at Danville Area Community College, all students are encouraged to participate in student government, organizations, publications, athletics, social activities, and cultural affairs.
Provision for Community Services. Through its faculty, staff, student services, and facilities, Danville Area Community College endeavors to make its resources available to the public.
Provision for Business and Economic Development. Training programs and other business assistance initiatives are offered for the area work force and community employers to meet their needs.