Catalog - Statement of Purpose
The functions of Danville Area Community College are conceived in the light
of its mission:
- Provision for General Education. General Education courses are selected and
required of all degree-seeking students, preparing them to function effectively in
interpersonal and interdependent relations.
- Provision for Baccalaureate-Oriented Programs. The College offers academic
courses which meet college and university requirements for freshmen and sophomores in most
major fields.
- Provision for Career-Oriented Programs. Courses in career education provide job
training, retraining, and upgrading to meet local, state, and national work force needs.
- Provision for Adult Education. Students are provided opportunities to improve
basic education, secondary education, and life skills.
- Provision for Developmental Courses. Developmental Courses are offered to assist
students in reading, English, mathematics and science in preparation for college credit
courses.
- Provision for Continuing and Community Education. A variety of non-degree and
non-credit courses, workshops and seminars is offered to meet the educational and
recreational needs of the community.
- Provision for Student Personnel Services. Guidance, counseling, career
information, testing services, and college orientation are available to all students.
Provisions are also made for students with special needs.
- Provision for Student Activities. As part of the educational experience at
Danville Area Community College, all students are encouraged to participate in student
government, organizations, publications, athletics, social activities, and cultural affairs.
- Provision for Community Services. Through its faculty, staff, student services,
and facilities, Danville Area Community College endeavors to make its resources available to
the public.
- Provision for Business and Economic Development. Training programs and other
business assistance initiatives are offered for the area work force and community employers
to meet their needs.
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