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The College is committed to providing opportunities for each individual student's total educational development. Specific student services are integrated with the instructional program of the College to address individual needs for educational, personal, social, cultural, and career development.
Student Programs and Resources
The Dallas County Community College District invites all students to take an
active role in their college experience. There are many opportunities for students to
become involved in the decision-making processes for the college. You may want to join
a student club, participate in student government/ambassador activities, or serve on one
of several committees engaging in real decision making for the College. Depending on
the college you attend, students may be involved regularly in decisions regarding:
Counseling/Advisement Services
Tutoring Services
Testing/Appraisal Center
Individuals desiring to take tests in the Centers must provide picture identification
There is a charge for some test services. For additional information, please contact
the Testing Center of the campus you plan to attend.
The Student Code of Conduct provisions regarding disruptive behavior
and/or academic dishonesty apply equally to Test Centers and classrooms.
Irregularities will be referred to the proper authorities for disciplinary action.
Health Services
The health services are available to current students and staff. Students do not
need to be sick to come to the Health Center. Health questions and concerns are
welcomed. Students with chronic health problems are encouraged to visit the Health
Center to discuss any special concerns with the nurse before attending classes and/or
whenever problems arise. No information about the individual's health is released
without the written permission of that individual unless required to do so by law.
Student Health Insurance
Job Placement Services
All DCCCD colleges participate in a computer-assisted job bank which contains
full and part-time opportunities in the Metroplex. Such opportunities are categorized by
the career program areas offered by the DCCCD. All Placement Offices strictly adhere
to EEO and Affirmative Action Guidelines. Employers listing positions with the
DCCCD Job Placement Service must be EEO employers. All services are free of charge.
Special Services
Students with disabilities attending any DCCCD college have a right to appeal
decisions concerning physical and academic accommodations by submitting a written
petition to the college's designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Officer.
For additional information, please contact the Special Services Office at the college
you plan to attend.
Student Organizations
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intramural Sports
Housing
College Police Departments
All colleges of the DCCCD comply with the provisions of the Campus Security
Act of 1990, Public Law 101-542. Copies of the document for each campus are available
upon request through the College Police Department.
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
DCCCD Catalog:
DCCCD Colleges' Home Pages, Addresses, and Maps
The Student Programs and Resources Office plans and presents a wide variety of
programs and activities for the general campus population and the surrounding
community, including lectures, art gallery activities, and performance events. Programs
often are coordinated with the various instructional divisions to provide students with
valuable educational experiences. Leadership conferences, retreats, and service learning
programs offer students opportunities to develop skills that may enrich the quality of
their own lives and the life of their community. Student Programs and Resources seeks
to involve students meaningfully in campus life. Recent research in higher education
indicates that for many students involvement is an important contributor to academic
success.
Individuals may find counseling/advisement services helpful as they make plans
and decisions in various phases of their development. For example, counselors and
academic advisors can assist students in selecting courses of study, determining
transferability of courses, choosing or changing careers, gaining independence, and
confronting problems of daily living. Assistance is provided by the counseling/advising
staff in the following areas:
1. Career counseling to explore possible vocational directions, occupational
information, and self appraisal of interest, personality and abilities.
2. Academic advisement to develop and clarify educational plans and make
appropriate course choices.
3. Confidential counseling sessions to assist students in managing the academic
environment and dealing with issues which may hinder success.
4. Small group discussions led by counselors focusing on such areas as interpersonal
relationships, test anxiety, and assertiveness. Counselors will consider forming
any type of group for which there is a demand.
5. Crisis intervention and referral sources to provide in-depth assistance for such
matters as legal concerns, financial aid, tutoring, job placement, medical problems,
or emotional problems.
For students needing special assistance in course work, tutoring services are
available. Students are encouraged to seek services through self referral as well as
through instructor referral.
The Testing/Appraisal Center offers a variety of testing services which meet the
expressed needs of students, staff, and community. Some of the services provided include:
1. Academic Testing - supports instructional programs by providing:
Instructors tests, Make-up exams, Self-paced exams, Telecourse/DC-Net testing
2. Assessment Testing - used to determine course placement.
3. Standardized Exams - includes national and state exam programs such as:
TASP, ACT, SAT, CLEP, GED, etc...
4. Psychometric Testing* - involves assessment of:
Personality, Vocational Interests, Aptitude, and many others
before receiving test materials. (Some Centers may also require the student identification
card.) *Students must be referred by a counselor/faculty member for psychometric
testing.
The Health Center is a multi-purpose facility that promotes health, wellness,
and preventive care for the college community. Registered nurses coordinate and
provide the health services which include:
antacids
Optional student health insurance, with optional coverages of spouse and children,
is available at the college. This limited coverage policy is administered by a local
insurance company for a relatively inexpensive fee.
The Dallas County Community College District provides job placement
services free of charge to DCCCD students (credit and non-credit), alumni, former
students, and those in the process of enrolling. Although services may vary among
DCCCD colleges, most Placement Offices provide opportunities for students to learn job
search skills such as how to establish employment contacts, complete an application,
write a resume and cover letter, and interview for a job.
The Special Services Office offers a variety of support services to enable students
with disabilities and/or special needs to participate in the full range of college
experiences. Services are arranged to fit the individual needs of the student and may
include sign language interpreters, note takers, tutors, mobility assistants, readers/audio
tapers, and loan of specialized equipment such as wheelchairs, audio tape recorders,
talking calculators, closed captioning decoders, raised-line drawing kits, and large print
materials. Academic, career and personal counseling, special testing accommodations,
registration assistance, and extensive information and referral services are also available.
Students with special disabilities and/or needs who wish to request accommodations are
responsible for documenting their needs and should initiate their request with the Special
Services Office, preferably at least one month prior to registration. They will be
provided orientation and registration information.
Information about participation in any organization may be obtained through the
Student Programs and Resources Office. The development of student organizations is
determined by student interest. Categories of organizations include co-curricular
organizations pertinent to the educational goals and purposes of the College; social
organizations to provide an opportunity for friendships and promote a sense of
community among students; service organizations to promote student involvement in the
community; pre-professional and academic organizations to contribute to the
development of students in their career fields.
The purpose of the intercollegiate athletic program is to provide opportunities for
female and male athletes to continue educational activities in sports. Bringing together
those students with motor skills beyond the level of the college physical education class
and/or intramural offerings, the program promotes physical fitness, intellectual
development, social interaction, sportspersonship and team commitment. Additionally,
the athletic program strives to be a force for bringing together both participants and
spectators of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Participation on athletic teams is
voluntary on a non-scholarship basis for women and men meeting requirements
established by the Metro Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic
Association.. Most teams are associated with the N.J.C.A.A. and conference champions
compete at regional and national tournaments. In the last several years, the DCCCD
institutions have been the national champions in basketball, taken second place in the
national baseball tournament, have been regional champions and participated in the
district tournament in both men's and women's soccer. For more information regarding
eligibility, rules, standards, and sports offered, contact the Physical Education Office.
The Intramural Sports program provides opportunity for men and women to
participate in a variety of individual, dual and team sports in a supervised recreational
setting. Students can enrich their campus life, have fun, make new acquaintances and
obtain beneficial exercise through the intramural program on the campus. For additional
information, contact the intramural director in the Physical Education Office or the
Student Programs and Resources Office.
The College does not operate dormitories of any kind nor maintains listings of
available housing for students. Students who do not reside in the area must make their
own arrangements for housing.
Campus safety is provided within the framework of state law to "protect and police
buildings and grounds of state institutions of higher learning." All laws of the State of
Texas are applicable within the campus community. Officers of the College Police
Departments are licensed Peace Officers of the State of Texas; they are specifically
trained and educated to protect life and both College and personal property. These
officers are vested with full authority to enforce all Texas laws and rules, regulations, and
policies of the College, including the Code of Student Conduct.
To satisfy the requirements of the "Drug Free Schools and Communities Act," the
DCCCD, its colleges and facilities are committed to creating an educational and work
environment free from use or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol. All of the
DCCCD facilities prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities.
Information and confidential referrals concerning counseling and treatment programs for
drug and alcohol abuse may be obtained from the Counseling/Advisement Center, Health
Center, and location Human Resources Office.
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