Danville Area Community College
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Danville Area Community College is a public two-year community college
located in Danville, Illinois
. DACC was founded in 1946 and has grown into an independent college serving about 5000 students per year in over 1500 unique courses. Students at DACC are enrolled in programs and courses including college transfer, occupational degrees and certificates, re-training, skill development, customized training and areas of special interest.
under the direction of Principal R. M. Duffin. The centers were closed in the spring of 1949, and Danville School District 118 decided to continue teaching college classes using the name Danville Community College. Mary Miller, who had headed the DHS English department, led the new college. At that time the tuition rate was $5.00 per credit hour, with a $5.00 student and library fee. In 1951, the name was changed to Danville Junior College.
In 1965, the college moved to buildings provided by the US government which had been part of the Veterans Administration on the southeast side of town; this provided the present-day 75 acres (303,514.5 m²) campus. Local citizens raised money for the renovation of the buildings.
In June 1966, the College separated from District 118 under the provisions of the Public Junior College Act and became an independent two-year area college under the control of the Board of Trustees of Junior College District No. 507. The name Danville Junior College was changed to Danville Area Community College on July 1, 1979 to be more reflective of the services rendered.
Since the campus opened in 1965, several new buildings have been added, including the Mary Miller Center (named for the college's first president and housing the gymnasium and the Sciences division), the Ornamental Horticulture
building, the Technology Center, the Child Development Center, and Lincoln Hall. In addition, several of the existing buildings, dating from the late 1890s, have been renovated, including the Clock Tower Center, Vermilion Hall, Cannon Hall and Prairie Hall. The expanded Bremer Conference Center is scheduled to re-open in November 2007.
In 2002, DACC opened the Downtown Center in the heart of downtown Danville in order to facilitate the growing demand for career-preparatory classes. In 2006 the Downtown Center moved to the Job Training Partnership facility at 407 North Franklin Street.
DACC has hosted the NJCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship
since 1994. This takes place in the Mary Miller Center Gymnasium and is a source of pride and joy for the college and the local community. Members of the Danville community volunteer to help the college.
In the early 1990s DACC hosted an Illinois High School Basketball Tournament called the Topper Classic, which featured such schools as Farragut Academy, ML King High and Danville High. Players in this tourney include Kevin Garnett, Ronnie Fields, and Keon Clark among others. Farragut would beat King in the championship game, which is considered one of the greatest games in Illinois High School History. Kevin Garnett put on a show while Ronnie Fields stole the show.
, Edgar
, Iroquois
, Champaign
and Ford counties in Illinois. As of March 2009, residents of this district, or students who work in-district more than 35 hours per week, pay tuition of $79.00 per credit hour, and all students pay a $12 per credit hour technology / activity fee. Additionally, out-of-district students with authorization from their local districts also pay the in-district rate.
Out-of-district students pay $150.00 per credit hour, with the exception of a designated 7-county area in Indiana
, covering Vermillion
, Parke
, Fountain
, Warren
, Tippecanoe
, Benton
and Montgomery
counties; students in these counties pay $93.33 per credit hour.
As of July 1, 1984, in-district students aged 60 or older pay a tuition rate of $1 per credit hour, as well as applicable course fees.
For current and complete information, consult the DACC website.
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Danville, Illinois
Danville, Illinois
Danville is a city in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is the principal city of the'Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses all of Danville and Vermilion County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 32,467. It is the county seat of...
. DACC was founded in 1946 and has grown into an independent college serving about 5000 students per year in over 1500 unique courses. Students at DACC are enrolled in programs and courses including college transfer, occupational degrees and certificates, re-training, skill development, customized training and areas of special interest.
History
In 1946, the University of Illinois opened extension centers in several Illinois towns to help meet the educational needs of World War II veterans. In Danville, the center was housed at Danville High SchoolDanville High School (Illinois)
Danville High School is a public high school located in Danville, Illinois. DHS is part of Danville District 118, which also includes two middle schools and eight elementary schools....
under the direction of Principal R. M. Duffin. The centers were closed in the spring of 1949, and Danville School District 118 decided to continue teaching college classes using the name Danville Community College. Mary Miller, who had headed the DHS English department, led the new college. At that time the tuition rate was $5.00 per credit hour, with a $5.00 student and library fee. In 1951, the name was changed to Danville Junior College.
In 1965, the college moved to buildings provided by the US government which had been part of the Veterans Administration on the southeast side of town; this provided the present-day 75 acres (303,514.5 m²) campus. Local citizens raised money for the renovation of the buildings.
In June 1966, the College separated from District 118 under the provisions of the Public Junior College Act and became an independent two-year area college under the control of the Board of Trustees of Junior College District No. 507. The name Danville Junior College was changed to Danville Area Community College on July 1, 1979 to be more reflective of the services rendered.
Since the campus opened in 1965, several new buildings have been added, including the Mary Miller Center (named for the college's first president and housing the gymnasium and the Sciences division), the Ornamental Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
building, the Technology Center, the Child Development Center, and Lincoln Hall. In addition, several of the existing buildings, dating from the late 1890s, have been renovated, including the Clock Tower Center, Vermilion Hall, Cannon Hall and Prairie Hall. The expanded Bremer Conference Center is scheduled to re-open in November 2007.
In 2002, DACC opened the Downtown Center in the heart of downtown Danville in order to facilitate the growing demand for career-preparatory classes. In 2006 the Downtown Center moved to the Job Training Partnership facility at 407 North Franklin Street.
DACC has hosted the NJCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship
NJCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship
The National Junior Collge Athletic Association Men's Division II Basketball Championships consists of sixteen teams playing over a five-day period in March to determine a National Champion.- About the tournament :...
since 1994. This takes place in the Mary Miller Center Gymnasium and is a source of pride and joy for the college and the local community. Members of the Danville community volunteer to help the college.
In the early 1990s DACC hosted an Illinois High School Basketball Tournament called the Topper Classic, which featured such schools as Farragut Academy, ML King High and Danville High. Players in this tourney include Kevin Garnett, Ronnie Fields, and Keon Clark among others. Farragut would beat King in the championship game, which is considered one of the greatest games in Illinois High School History. Kevin Garnett put on a show while Ronnie Fields stole the show.
Presidents
- Mary Miller, 1946-1972
- William Langas, 1972-1979
- Joseph Borgen, 1979-1980
- Ronald Lingle, 1980-1989
- Harry Braun, 1989-1999
- Alice Jacobs, 1999-present
Cost and residency
Community College District No. 507 encompasses portions of VermilionVermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois, between the Indiana border and Champaign County. It was established in 1826 and was the 45th of Illinois' 102 counties...
, Edgar
Edgar County, Illinois
Edgar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 18,576, which is a decrease of 5.7% from 19,704 in 2000...
, Iroquois
Iroquois County, Illinois
Iroquois County is a county located in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Illinois along the border with Indiana. It is the third largest county in the state in terms of area, covering over . According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,718, which is a decrease of 5.2% from 31,334...
, Champaign
Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 201,081, which is an increase of 11.9% from 179,669 in 2000.. It is the 10th most populous county in Illinois...
and Ford counties in Illinois. As of March 2009, residents of this district, or students who work in-district more than 35 hours per week, pay tuition of $79.00 per credit hour, and all students pay a $12 per credit hour technology / activity fee. Additionally, out-of-district students with authorization from their local districts also pay the in-district rate.
Out-of-district students pay $150.00 per credit hour, with the exception of a designated 7-county area in Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, covering Vermillion
Vermillion County, Indiana
Vermillion County lies in western Indiana between the Illinois border and the Wabash River. It was officially established in 1824 and was the 50th Indiana county to be formed. It is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Newport.According to the 2010...
, Parke
Parke County, Indiana
Parke County is a county in the western part of the U.S. state of Indiana. It was formed in 1821 out of a portion of Vigo County. The county seat is Rockville....
, Fountain
Fountain County, Indiana
Fountain County lies in the western part of the U.S. state of Indiana on the east side of the Wabash River. The county was officially established in 1826 and was the 53rd in Indiana. The county seat is Covington....
, Warren
Warren County, Indiana
Warren County lies in western Indiana between the Illinois border and the Wabash River in the United States. Before the arrival of non-indigenous settlers in the early 19th century, the area was inhabited by several Native American tribes. The county was officially established in 1827 and...
, Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County is a county located in the northwest quadrant of the U.S. state of Indiana. It was created in 1826 from Wabash County. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, Benton
Benton County, Indiana
Benton County is located along in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2010, the county's population was 8,854. It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is also divided into 11 townships which...
and Montgomery
Montgomery County, Indiana
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 38,124. The county seat is Crawfordsville-Early history and settlement:...
counties; students in these counties pay $93.33 per credit hour.
As of July 1, 1984, in-district students aged 60 or older pay a tuition rate of $1 per credit hour, as well as applicable course fees.
For current and complete information, consult the DACC website.