DCCC opens registration for spring classes

Registration is now open for spring 15-week and 7-week classes, and Delaware County Community College is ready to assist students in registering, either virtually or in-person. Because of COVID-19 safety precautions, the College will offer most of its spring classes via synchronous, asynchronous or hybrid methods, with a limited number of in-person classes for specific majors, such as nursing, to meet...

DCCC president receives ATHENA Award from Delco Chamber

Dr. L. Joy Gates Black Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black received the ATHENA Leadership Award® today for her professional excellence, community service and for helping residents, especially women, in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The award was bestowed upon Dr. Gates Black by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce during a virtual...

DCCC finds virtual way to honor soldiers, vets, during COVID-19 pandemic

At the Veterans Center are from left: U.S. Army veteran Darren Lipscomb, Director of Outreach, Recruitment and Enrollment Services; students Petula Darnley and Alexander Eatman; U.S. Military student veterans Nicholas Stanicia and Robert Saugling; and Mitchell Murtha, Vice President, Recruitment and Enrollment Management. Delaware County Community College is committed to helping active duty soldiers,...

DCCC to host virtual spoken word performance: Beacon of Hope

Delaware County Community College will host a virtual spoken word performance, followed by a question-and-answer session, by Joseph Green , an award-winning poet, motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, professional storyteller and person in long-term recovery. “Beacon of Hope” is the title of Green’s spoken word virtual performance, which is open to the public and will be held at 4:30 p.m.,...

DCCC to move to mostly online/remote classes for fall semester

This fall, Delaware County Community College has a multi-faceted plan to keep the education and training goals of our students on track, and to ensure safety during the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes stringent safety protocols for wearing masks, social distancing and sanitizing; a tuition freeze for the 2020-2021 academic year to help keep college affordable and in reach of students and their...

DCCC offering accelerated, online courses this winter

Want to get ahead on your education this winter? You can earn credits between semesters through Delaware County Community College’s accelerated Winter Online session. The session is from Monday, December 9 through Thursday, January 9. Registration is open until December 6. New, visiting and returning students are invited to apply.

DCCC prof wins national educator award

Dr. Susan M. Ward Communication Studies Professor Dr. Susan M. Ward was selected by the National Communication Association to receive its 2019 Michael and Suzanne Osborn Community College Outstanding Educator Award. The award officially will be given at the NCA’s annual convention, November 16 in Baltimore, Maryland. The award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution through...

Bailey to be honored with DCCC Ed. Foundation Moss Award

Judge John R. Bailey ’96 will receive the College’s Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award at the 2019 Delaware County Community College Educational Foundation Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 at the Drexelbrook Catering & Special Events Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill. The Wong Moss award recognizes distinguished alumni for their outstanding professional, community and educational...

DCCC graduates 48 police cadets — including 12 women

Quest for the Best® President Taras Wochok (far left) and Vice President Dan Czaplicki (far right) with President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black (center) and Municipal Police Academy graduates Matthew O’Donnell and Rachel Keenan. O’Donnell and Keenan each received a $2,500 Quest for the Best® scholarship. Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy has broken another record. Twelve...

DCCC designated a military friendly school

  (Delaware and Chester Counties) – Delaware County Community College has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse. Now in its seventh year, the Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service members and their families with transparent, data-driven ratings about post-military education and career opportunities. “Post-secondary...