Page Content Under the vision and leadership of Chancellor Joe May, Dallas College is working to develop and implement the nation’s first higher education network. View Dr. May's Remarks From Conference Day 2017 View a transcript of this video. About Dr. Joe May Selected as the seventh chancellor of the former Dallas County Community College District, Dr. Joe May assumed his duties in late February 2014. Throughout his career, May has expanded opportunities for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree by starting at a community college. At the same time, he brings a strong commitment to improving the Dallas economy by helping to grow middle-class jobs. He is known both nationally and internationally as a result of his relentless advocacy for the role of community colleges in solving today’s most challenging social issues. Dr. Joe May Chancellor District Office Email Dr. May On Twitter On Linkedin Read more about Dr. May Read Dr. May's Welcome Dr. May Comments on DACA Announcement Following the announcement today by President Donald Trump that the DACA program – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – will end, Dr. Joe May, shared a message with all Dallas College students and employees. He reassured DACA students, in particular, that he and the district stands behind them – that they are not alone. Helping Our Texas Neighbors Hurricane Harvey has changed lives forever. Dallas College is poised to help our higher education colleagues on the Texas Gulf Coast once they evaluate and share their needs and provide assistance in other areas as well. Learn how you can help Dallas College Partners with XPRIZE for Adult Learners "Adult literacy is critical to the success of families, communities and the workforce. Providing higher education that improves lives and communities is the mission of Dallas College, so we are pleased to support the $7M Barbara Bush Foundation Literacy XPRIZE efforts," said Dr. Joe May. Dallas College Gets the Green Light on First Bachelor’s Degree “Students in our area now can choose a quality, affordable bachelor’s degree in early childhood education,” said Dr. Joe May. “It also supports the governor’s goal to provide quality prekindergarten for our youngest Texans, and it comes at no additional fiscal cost for the state.” Early College High Schools In June 2016, Dr. May shared how Dallas College and Dallas ISD are partnering to open eight new Early College High Schools. Download the PDF (PDF - 2.4mb) Initial Results of The Student Experience Survey In May 2016, Dr. May and team of consultants presented the initial findings of a six-month Student Experience Survey. A PDF is available for viewing. Download the PDF (PDF - 1.88mb) Latest Media 2019 Tornado RecoveryVideo: DCCCD Network News April 25, 2018Video: DCCCD Network News Feb. 23, 2018Video: JOE Talk - Network Update (Feb. 2018)Video: DCCCD Network News Dec. 12, 2017Video: 2017 State of the DistrictDr. Joe May's DACA Letter to Congressional LeadershipDACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)Helping Our Texas NeighborsVideo: DCCCD Network News June 30, 2017Video: DCCCD Network News May 26, 2017DCCCD Network News Dec. 23, 2016Video: DCCCD Network News Nov. 11, 2016Video: DCCCD Network News Oct. 14, 2016Video: DCCCD Network News Sept. 16, 2016 Upcoming Public Events Latest Tweets Skip Twitter Feed Tweets by ChancellorMay