Student Handbook
Mission
Danville Area Community College is committed to providing quality, innovative, and accessible learning experiences which meet the lifelong academic, cultural and economic needs of our diverse communities and the world we share.
Vision Statement
Danville Area Community College will continue to be an active partner in building and maintaining the academic excellence and economic vitality of the diverse communities it serves. This vision will be accomplished by:
- Providing a friendly and dynamic environment in which to learn and grow;
- Embracing the ever-changing world of technology;
- Creating a learning culture where assessment of student academic achievement is valued across the institution, departments, and programs;
- Offering an affordable and convenient education for students;
- Promoting a global perspective of education;
- Reflecting diversity and inclusiveness in our students, faculty, and staff;
- Cultivating partnerships with the community to develop innovative and vital solutions to meet changing academic and economic needs;
- Challenging students to explore their full potential through rigorous academics, diverse campus organizations, and innovative career experiences; and
- Enhancing opportunities for student success through comprehensive support services.
- Being respectful
- Being honest and sincere
- Being fair and reasonable
- Acting responsibly by meeting commitments and obligations
- Remaining true to the academic disciplines
Excellence
- Being accountable through the evaluation and adjustment of our services, processes and programs as needed to assure timeliness, quality, effectiveness, and financial stability
- Providing superior learning experiences and services
- Being learner focused to meet the needs of those we serve
- Encouraging continuous improvement and lifelong learning, growth
- Being innovative and proactive
Communication
Positive and productive relationships and environment for those we serve.- Openly exchanging thoughts, messages, information and ideas throughout our college and community
- Fostering an environment of belonging, acceptance
- Encouraging participation, involvement and collaboration
- Demonstrating spirit, sound teamwork principles and practices
- Empowering others by enabling them to make decisions, take actions that match their capabilities
Adaptability
- Providing relevant, meaningful educational services
- Being flexible and willing to change
- Developing and demonstrating the competencies, as well as versatility needed for continuing success
- Anticipating and capitalizing on opportunities for growth, success
- Taking appropriate risks that contribute to learning, growth, or ultimate success
Diversity
- Promoting and upholding our vision that all are treated with equality, fairness, dignity, and respect.
- Delivering a curriculum and services which are inclusive of global considerations and which value the voices, experiences, and worth of a variety of cultural perspectives.
- Fostering educational practices which support the learning styles of each unique human being.
Statement of Inclusion
Danville Area Community College provides access to a broad spectrum of quality educational opportunities and life experiences. DACC values diversity as an enhancement of those experiences, in its classrooms, administrative offices, and board room. The College is committed to policies that promote fairness and inclusion for all in the life of the College. As a reflection of the College's commitment, the DACC Board of Trustees strives to promote fairness and inclusion in all policies and practices of the College.
The College should be free to pursue standards and policies that allow it to fulfill its diversity vision. The students who are educated will help provide tomorrow's leaders, and their College experience must demonstrate the richness and substance of our diverse, multi-cultural and global environment. The College environment should promote understanding and appreciation of others, while encouraging students to grow as individuals.
In accord with this philosophy, the DACC Board expects the Community College to continually evaluate its hiring, admissions, and financial aid policies to ensure diversity and equal access within the institution. The College should ensure that the results of these evaluations conform to the concept of open access -- the cornerstone of the community college mission.
A community college is, in effect, a microcosm of our greater society. As such, it should encourage and enhance the fullest understanding of human rights and responsibilities and should teach the skills that allow students to effectively participate in a democratic society. The College is responsible for creating opportunities for all within the College community to interact with understanding, tolerance, and respect for others. In this way, diversity in education not only serves as a model for the world at large, but it also helps perpetuate social harmony for the future.
