Dallas County Community College District

Dallas College Restructure Focuses on Collaborative Partnerships for the Future of Higher Ed

“Our students don’t really want to enroll in college, they want to enroll in a job," Dr. Joe May of Dallas College said. Here are takeaways from a discussion on the college's restructure and its renovation plans spurred by a billion-dollar bond fund.
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Introducing Dallas College: DCCCD Gets Single Accreditation Approval
by | Jun 29, 2020
Dallas County Community College District is now allowed to unify as a single institution named Dallas College. Pending a site visit in the fall, Dallas College will be the largest community college in the state by students served and number of employees.
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When COVID-19 Struck, College District Shifted 60k Students to Online Learning in a Week
by | Apr 13, 2020
In less than a week, Dallas County Community College District moved entirely online. Here's how they did it.
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DCCCD Students Will Be ‘Earning While Learning’ via $12M Federal Grant for Healthcare Apprenticeships
by | Jul 2, 2019
The district will partner with the American Hospital Association, local healthcare systems, and national healthcare providers on the program, which will allow students to be paid while training in 50 high-demand medical careers.
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By Rail & Truck, Dallas’ Inland Port is at the Crossroads of Commerce, Logistics
by | Nov 26, 2018
Years in the making, Mike Rader's vision for an intermodal mega-center in southern Dallas County has come to fruition. Best of all, it's thriving.
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What Happens If We Don’t Invest in Innovation in Dallas?
by | May 15, 2018
North Texas startups are generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue each year, but would benefit from more capital investments from the multibillion-dollar VC or angel investor community.
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Better Together: Business Leaders Say Collaboration Key in Maintaining Health of Economy
by | Sep 11, 2017
Hispanic chambers from Dallas, Irving, and Fort Worth and Regional Hispanic Contractors Association gathered area business leaders recently to discuss the state of the economy as well as trends and challenges businesses should address in preparing for the future.
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Walkers See STEM Concepts in Dallas Arts District

by | Apr 4, 2017
The walkSTEM program is designed to get students, faculty, and educators to see themselves as math doers, learners, and STEM practitioners.
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DISD to Add 10 More Collegiate Academies Next Fall
by | Nov 16, 2016
The programs are part of a growing partnership between Dallas ISD and Dallas County Community College District helping train future workforce talent.
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3 Things: Upcoming Event Will Focus on Future of Workplaces
by | Jul 21, 2016
A July 28 event will feature discussions on the future of workplaces.
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Innovative Partnership Opens Doors for Dallas Students
by | Mar 29, 2016
DISD's new collegiate academies help students get ahead as they transition from high school to college.
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