Message from the President
Dear Incoming Students:
Welcome to Danville Area Community College. You have taken your first bold step toward your future – be it in a transfer-track sequence of courses or a technical or healthcare related program of study. The first step toward your future is always the most challenging one, but trust me, these initial steps you take at DACC will lead you to clear and structured pathways of success and educational goal attainment. Along these pathways of discovery, you will find a caring and award-winning faculty and staff poised and ready to ensure your experience at the college is meaningful and full of academic rigor, inquiry and skill acquisition.
Student success is a priority of Danville Area Community College. We offer a wide range of student and academic support services to guide you on your academic career. Tutors are available in all subjects and available in all classroom buildings throughout the campus. Students with documented disabilities are offered an array of services and assistive technologies. We truly strive to engage with all students and their academic needs. Financial aid is readily available to all qualifying students and the DACC Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for all students. Last year, we granted over $1 million scholarship dollars to students. The foundation also funds the DACC Food Bank.
DACC boasts one of the most picturesque community college campuses in Illinois. Amassing more than 75 lush acres, the historic buildings house modern layouts, spacious classrooms and labs, all equipped with cutting-edge technologies, instructional tools and collaborative learning spaces. Partnerships established between the College and local businesses and industry assure students receive the most advanced skills training available. Class sizes averaging 15 students per faculty member offer a unique and personalized instructional experience for all students. A diverse range of teaching and learning modalities, such as online, hybrid and hi-flex, are offered to students to meet their educational needs and personal circumstances. Reasonable tuition rates ensure an affordable education for all members of the community. DACC is an open access institution, allowing anyone who wishes to learn and grow an opportunity for a quality education.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff, I welcome you on your exciting journey of exploration, knowledge expansion, skill attainment, and extraordinary personal growth at Danville Area Community College.
My best regards,
Dr. Randall P. Fletcher
President, Interim