Nondiscrimination Statement

Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
About DMACC
Statement of Nondiscrimination
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Title IX Contacts
Accommodations
Student Pregnancy or Recent Birth Accommodations
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Admissions Criteria
Continuous Notice:
It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its
programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic
information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status.
Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission
procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22,
Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655,
feedback@dmacc.edu
or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar
E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,
Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:
OCR.Denver@ed.gov
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination:
It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its
programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic
information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status.
Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission
procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact Jason Grinstead Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard,
Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655,
feedback@dmacc.edu
or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar
E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,
Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:
OCR.Denver@ed.gov
Title IX Contacts
In the event of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Domestic/Dating Violence, Stalking,
and related crimes, contact the Title IX Coordinator for your campus.
Title IX questions and concerns for students may be directed to Anthony Pawnell, the
Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 5, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-308-4787,
acpawnelljr@dmacc.edu
Title IX questions and concerns for employees may be directed to Amy Knight, the Deputy
Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-965-7199,
aaknight@dmacc.edu
Visit the
DMACC Title IX webpage
for more information.
Accommodations
Des Moines Area Community College comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), Iowa Civil Rights Act (ICRA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in
ensuring persons with disabilities have an opportunity equal to that of their nondisabled
peers to participate in the College’s programs, services, and activities, including
those delivered through electronic and information technology.
For requests or inquiries regarding access to the College’s webpage or another electronic
resource, and/or to report any technology-based barriers and to request access, please
contact Sharon Bittner, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg
6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857,
sgbittner@dmacc.edu.
Visit the
DMACC Accommodations webpage
for more information.
Student Pregnancy or Recent Birth Accommodations
Pregnancy/post-pregnancy birth and pregnancy support related questions and concerns
may be directed to Jennifer Argo, the Disability Services Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny
Blvd., Bldg. 6, Ankeny IA, phone 515-964-6850,
jdargo@dmacc.edu
Visit the
Student Pregnancy or Recent Birth Accommodations policy
for more information.
DMACC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers programs in the following career and technical
education subject areas. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier
to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Remedial
course work may be required.
Agribusiness AAS, Agribusiness Farm Management CERT, Agribusiness Sales/Service CERT,
Agribusiness Animal Science CERT, Agribusiness Agronomy CERT, Agribusiness Agricultural
Communication CERT, Horticulture Plant Production Concentration AAS, Horticulture
Landscape & Turf Concentration AAS, Animation and Rich Media AAS, Animation and Rich
Media DIPL, Animation & Rich Media, Animation & Rich Media, Introduction to Motion
Graphics CERT, Animation & Rich Media, Introduction to Animation & Rich Media CERT,
Animation & Rich Media, Artificial Intelligence AAS, Artificial Intelligence, Computer
Languages DIPL, Data Science CERT, Computer Information Systems AAS, Java Application
Developer CERT, C++ Application Developer CERT, C# Application Developer CERT, SQL
Application Developer CERT, Python Application Developer CERT, Web Developer, Full
Stack AAS, Web Developer DIPL, Web Developer Advanced CERT, Web Developer CERT, Network
Administration AAS, Network Administration CERT, Cybersecurity AAS, Digital Forensic
Investigation AAS, Cybersecurity DIPL, Digital Forensic Investigation CERT, Funeral
Services AAS, Mortuary Science Advanced Standing DIPL, Culinary Arts AAS, Culinary
Arts DIPL, Baking DIPL, Paraeducator Generalist Certificate, Civil Engineering Technology
AAS, Civil Engineering Technology CERT, Land Surveying CERT, Electronics Engineering
Technology AAS, Electronics Fundamentals DIPL, Renewable Energy Technology AAS, Industrial
Technician, Basic Electrical, Basic Hydraulics, Basic Pneumatics, General Industry
Safety, Hydraulic Maintenance, Industry Tech Logic Controllers, Maintenance Principles,
Manufacturing and Fabrication, Measurements & Drawings, Mechanical Power Transmission,
Motor Controls, Industry Tech, Sensor and Logic Systems, Solar Energy Technician,
Wind Turbine Technician, Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology AAS, Water
Environmental Technology AAS, Wastewater Treatment and Collection System Technology
DIPL, Water Treatment and Distribution System Technology DIPL, Water and Wastewater
Treatment, Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection System Technology, Wastewater
Treatment Technology CERT, Water Collection System Technology CERT, Wastewater Collection
System Technology CERT, Water Distribution System Technology CERT, Water Treatment
Technology CERT, Computer Aided Design Technology AAS, Computer Aided Design Technology
DIPL, Early Childhood Education AAS, Early Childhood Education DIPL, Early Childhood
Education CERT, Early Childhood Program Administration CERT, Paralegal AAS, Paralegal
CERT, Real Time Court Reporting AAS, Fitness/Exercise Management AAS, Athletic Coaching
CERT, Fitness Specialist Certificate, Biotechnology Greenhouse Production Concentration
AAS, Biotechnology Plant Production Concentration AAS, Biotechnology Animal Science
Concentration AAS, Biotechnology Agronomy Concentration AAS, Criminal Justice AAS,
Crime Scene Investigation CERT, Criminal Justice Emergency Management CERT, Homeland
Security CERT, Human Services AAS, Human Services CERT, Construction Management AAS,
Building Trades DIPL, Electrical Trades DIPL, Electrical Construction Trades CERT,
Electric Utility Technology AAS, Network Technology–Telecommunications/Data Communications
AAS, Network Technology–Telecommunications CERT, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Technology AAS, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology DIPL, Auto Collision
Technology DIPL, Automotive Mechanics Technology AAS, Auto Chassis & Power Train DIPL,
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technology DIPL, Auto Engines and Tune Up DIPL,
Auto Minor Repair & Vehicle Maintenance CERT, ASSET – Ford AAS, Honda PACT Maintenance
& Light Repair CERT, Diesel Technology AAS, Diesel Technology DIPL, Power Equipment
Technology AAS, Advanced Manufacturing Technology AAS, Machinist Technology DIPL,
Die Making DIPL, Welding DIPL, Welding Thermal Cutting Certificate, Welding Blueprint
Reading CERT, Welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding CERT, Welding Production MIG Welding
CERT, InDesign CERT, Digital Illustration CERT, Visual Communication CERT, UI/UX CERT,
Photography AAS, Photography Basics CERT, Photography Advanced CERT, Photography for
Social Media CERT, Interior Design AAS, Interior Design Consultant CERT, Acting CERT,
Video Production AAS, Video Production CERT, Live Event Videographer, Health Administration
Specialist AAS, Medical Billing and Coding DIPL, Patient Access Specialist CERT, Medical
Assistant CERT, Medical Assistant, Industry Specific DIPL, Physical Therapy Assistant,
Emergency Medical Technician CERT, Paramedic Clinical Concentration AAS, Paramedic
Public Administration Concentration AAS, Paramedic Fire Science Concentration AAS,
Paramedic CERT, Respiratory Therapy AAS, Medical Laboratory Technology AAS, Phlebotomy
CERT, Business Administration Entrepreneurship AAS, Business Administration, Human
Resource Management AAS, Business Administration, Management AAS, Business Support
Coordinator, Insurance Services CERT, Supply Chain Management CERT, Human Resources
Management CERT, Management and Leadership CERT, Accounting Specialist AAS, Accounting
for Entrepreneurs CERT, Accounting Payroll CERT, Accounting and Bookkeeping DIPL,
Entrepreneurship CERT, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Concentration AAS, Hospitality
Management, Hotel Concentration AAS, Hospitality Business DIPL, Hospitality Business,
Restaurant Management DIPL, Marketing AAS, Digital Marketing DIPL, Digital Marketing
CERT, Sales and Management DIPL, Fashion AAS, Fashion DIPL, Fashion Styling CERT
Admission Criteria
DMACC’s policy to admit all individuals with either a high school diploma or its equivalent
(HSED/GED) and students who wish to transfer from other colleges and universities.
High school students who meet the Senior Year Plus requirements may enroll in dual
credit courses with permission from the high school and the College. The individual
degree programs listed below have additional admission requirements; follow the links
for details on our website(s) or check the current college catalog.
Accounting, Certificate
Advanced Nurse Aide, Certificate
Animation & Rich Media – Illustration for Animation, Certificate
Animation & Rich Media – Introduction to 3D Animation, Certificate
Architectural Technologies, AAS
Architectural Technologies, Diploma
ASEP – General Motors, AAS
Biotechnology Laboratory Methods, Certificate
CAP – Chrysler, AAS
CNC Operator/Programmer, Certificate
Dental Assistant, Diploma
Dental Hygiene AAS
Cybersecurity, Certificate
Early Childhood Program Administration, Certificate
Electric Utility Technology, AAS
Electric Utility Technology, Diploma
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certificate
Fire Protection Technology, Certificate
Fire Science Technology, AAS
Graphic Design Basics, Certificate
Graphic Design, AAS
Honda PACT, Certificate
Honda PACT, AAS
Land Surveying, Certificate
Machinist Technology, Diploma
Medical Assistant, Certificate
Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
Nursing, Practical Diploma
Nursing, AAS
Nursing, Advanced Standing AAS
Paralegal, Certificate
Paramedic, Certificate
Paramedic, AAS
Realtime Court Reporting, AAS
Respiratory Therapy, AAS
Surgical Technology, AAS
Tool & Diemaking, AAS
UI/UX, Certificate
Veterinary Assistant, Certificate
Veterinary Technology, AAS
Wastewater Treatment Apprenticeship, Certificate
Water Treatment Apprenticeship, Certificate
Wind Turbine Technician, Certificate
Notification of this policy of non-discrimination must be published in forums that
will allow the entire public to view it.  DMACC has adopted the following practices
regarding distribution of the annual notice:
Posted on the college website. The annual notice will be posted in August annually.
Distribution to current students annually via email as part of the annual notification
email. Distribution occurs in September.
Distribution to employees occurs annually in September.
Annual Notice is the responsibility of the following:
The Director of Accreditation and Compliance is responsible for:
Ensuring that all CTE programs and specific admissions requirements are included.
Communication with students.
Communication with employees.
The website and material publication.
DMACC’s Director of Accreditation and Compliance, Megan Mohrhauser, serves as the
point of contact for questions regarding the statement, its use, policies and any
concerns or complaints.
Updated April 2026