Academic Advisement And Counseling
Professionally qualified counselors and academic advisors are available for consultation for both day and evening students to assist with the determination of vocational goals, the selection of program of study, career or transfer, and with the selection of classes. Advising for vocational students may also be done by the appropriate division chairperson or by faculty advisors. Additionally, the Counseling and Advisement Department provides orientation services, maintains information and other resources related to career and baccalaureate programs of study, and provides assistance with personal problems. Counselors and advisors are located on the first floor of Lincoln Hall, Room 104, and are available on an appointment or walk-in basis. Division Chairs and Faculty Advisors are available on an appointment basis only. To make an appointment or for additional information students may call the Counseling and Advisement Office at 443-8750.
The Admissions and Registration Office provides walk-in student registration, telephone registration, and student schedule changes for students enrolled for less than twelve credit hours. The Office also provides student tuition and course fee billings and class schedules for part-time as well as full-time students. Additionally, Admissions and Registration provide students with general information about the College and makes available various informational items such as catalogs, brochures and maps. The Admissions and Registration Office is located on the first floor of the Administration Building (Vermilion Hall #7) and can be reached by calling 443-8801.
The Assessment Center is located on the first floor of Cannon Hall, Room 103. Here the staff administers a variety of assessments, including the placement assessment for new students, the post-test for graduating students, the Constitution test, and the CLEP. The staff also administers assessments for the nursing program, the Microsoft Office Specialist certification, and alternative delivery courses. In cooperation with the college’s Corporate and Community Education, the Assessment Center serves as a testing site for local businesses. It also serves as an official testing site for members of the community who need an exam proctored. For more information about the Assessment Center, or to schedule an appointment, please call 443-8708.
The Career Services Center located on the first floor of Lincoln Hall, Room 104, assists students in making career and life planning choices. Students wishing assistance in their career choice or in gaining skills which will aid them in the job hunting process are encouraged to visit the Career Center. A variety of career information is available including computerized career guidance programs. Career Services also helps students with their full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment needs. Services are designed to help the DACC students acquire the skills necessary for successful job searching as well as connect the student with potential employer contacts. A wealth of career and job search information is available in the Career Center.
A Danville Area Community College student who may receive any State or Federal financial aid must meet the following minimum standards of program guidelines and academic progress in order for financial aid to be awarded:
Because various sources of funds are limited, it is usually
necessary
to meet a student's needs by combining several forms of aid. The
combination
of more than one kind of aid is referred to as a "financial aid
package". Please visit the DACC’s web site and choose the Financial Aid Department for
additional detailed information.
Health Services
The Health Services Office is staffed by a licensed nurse Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 49 weeks out of the year. The Health Services Office is located on the lower level of Lincoln Hall, Room 007.
Students may utilize any or all of the following services: Blood pressure and weight check, urinalysis, and blood glucose monitoring. First aid treatment is also provided, and a place to rest if a student feels ill.
The Health Service's Office also has health pamphlets on a wide range of subjects, and can refer students to a variety of health services available in the community. Please feel free to come in, or call 443-8755.
If a student requires emergency medical treatment for injury or serious illness, the student will be taken to the emergency room of the local hospital or the Danville Polyclinic; the cost of the treatment, transportation, and service rendered is the student's responsibility.
Contact the library:
Circulation Desk 443-8883
Reference Librarian 443-8739
Email: library@dacc.edu
Library Web Page: www.dacc.edu/library
You can search the library catalog from the library page. Article
databases
(which have full-text of journal articles or indexes pointing to
articles),
general online information resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias,
etc.),
“how to use” pages, and guides to other web resources can be found
there.
Some sources linked on this page can be used both on and off campus,
others
can only be searched at DACC workstations in labs, offices, or the
library.
Librarians are available by phone, email, or in person to help you find
the
sources you need and to learn how to use the online or print resources.
Library Cards: DACC students will use a college ID card as a library card (pick student ID up from the Information Office in Vermilion Hall). Students should bring IDs to the Library Circulation Desk to have library barcode stickers attached and be registered into the library computer system. While a barcode will continue to be valid for as long as a student is enrolled, new student ID cards should be picked up each semester and attached to the original, barcoded ID. Lost barcodes can be replaced, but students may be assessed a fee to replace an ID card. ID cards are for personal use only and must be shown to check out any materials from the library. The barcode ID # is also used for out-of-library access to some of the web-based information resources. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the library of changes of address, telephone, name, etc.
What’s at the library? The library’s online catalog, LINC, describes and locates books, videos, cds, etc., available at DACC as well as the libraries throughout the Lincoln Trail Libraries System. Electronic resources are linked through the library’s web pages.
Upon entering the library, you will find the Reference Collection, the Information or Reference Desk (help available here), workstations for the online catalog (LINC) with Internet connection, the Circulation Desk, study tables, and stairs to the lower level. Beyond is a foyer with elevator and rest rooms. In the next area, the Reading Room, are features new books, current journals, newspapers, general magazines, and the video collection. The last upstairs area houses the computer information resource lab, sometimes closed for instruction with classes, and a tv/vcr viewing area.
On the Lower Level, older journal issues, microfilm of print back issues, and microfilm reader/printers are located. Also on the Lower Level are the mail book collection, called the Book Stacks (arranged by Dewey Decimal numbers), the Children’s Collection, 16 mm films, CDs, the Vertical File / clippings and pamphlets, Poster collections, the Technical Services Department, and the Director’s Office.
At the far north end of the Book Stacks, an area of tables and desks are set aside for Quiet Study. A “no noise” policy is enforced in this location. The Listening Room contains audio equipment and a tv/vcr for group viewing.
Reserves Collection: When instructors place items on reserve for class use, they are available from the Circulation Desk. The online catalog lists many, but not all, reserve items.
Interlibrary Loan: The LINC online catalog allows direct borrowing from other LINC libraries (Champaign, Lakeland, etc.). Books and photocopies needed but not at DACC can be requested from other libraries. Allow time for interlibrary loan delivery.
Fines and restrictions: Most overdue items from the DACC library do not have fines. Reserves, videos, and interlibrary loan items have modest amounts charged as late fees. If items are not returned, a replacement cost and processing fee are charged to the borrower’s account, and library check out privileges are suspended. When an overdue or “lost” item is returned, the processing fee and item charge are deleted. (We just want the items returned.) NOTE a block is placed on a student account in the cashier’s office until the lost items are returned or fees paid. Registration for courses cannot be completed and transcripts will not be issued until the block is resolved.
Library Instruction: Library facilities, materials, and staff are here to help you do your best as a student at DACC. Learning to use information resources is a skill that enhances your success and empowers your future. Many instructors incorporate library instruction into their courses. Don’t assume that these sessions repeat each other. What is designed for one class often differs significantly from another course. Take every opportunity to become a more effective library and information user. Librarians are happy to teach individuals as well as groups. Don’t hesitate to ask
Student Support Services Center
The Youth Education Employment Program (YEEP) is targeted to the out of school youth age 19 and under. Major emphasis placed on employability skills for both GED and post-secondary youth.