Dallas College is a

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with seven campuses in Dallas County, Texas. It serves more than 70,000 students annually in degree-granting, continuing education, and adult education programs. Dallas College offers associate degree and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study as well as a

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in education. It is one of the largest community college systems in Texas.

History

Dallas College was founded as the Dallas County Junior College District in 1965, and became known as the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) in 1972. The first campus, Dallas College El Centro Campus in

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, was established in 1966. Dr. Bill J. Priest served as the founding chancellor from 1965 until his retirement in 1981. In 2020, the Dallas County Community College District renamed the district to Dallas College, while each campus kept its name.

District and service area

As defined by the

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, the official service area of Dallas College includes the following: *all of Dallas County, and *all territory included in the

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(a portion of which is in adjacent

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). Dallas College maintains an "open-door" admissions policy regarding new students, allowing many people to attend college who otherwise might not be able to do so.

Campuses

The seven campuses in Dallas College, with the years they opened, are: * Dallas College El Centro Campus (1966) *

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(1970) *

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(1970) * Dallas College Richland Campus (1972) *

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(1977) * Dallas College North Lake Campus (1977) * Dallas College Brookhaven Campus (1978) In addition to the seven campuses, several other locations also operate based on the needs of the local community: * Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center * Dallas College Cedar Hill Center * Dallas College Coppell Center * Dallas College Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center * Dallas College Dental Hygiene Center * Dallas College Downtown Design Center * Dallas College Downtown Health Sciences Center * Dallas College Garland Center * Dallas College Irving Center * Dallas College Pleasant Grove Center * Dallas College R. Jan LeCroy Center * Dallas College West Dallas Center

Administration

Dallas College 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.

References

External links

Official website
{{authority control Two-year colleges in Texas . Universities and colleges in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex