Vinh Nguyen, ELL Program Director
Des Moines Public Schools

"Des Moines Area Community College has been instrumental in a vital part of my education. As a new refugee to the country 29 years ago, DMACC had provided me an education needed for me to go on to the next step of my career. DMACC has created and provided a wide range of classes and career opportunities for thousands and thousands of refugees and immigrants in the Des Moines area, so thank you DMACC for the opportunity."

Rudy Harris, DMACC Sociology Chair & Instructor
2007 Tapestry Award Recipient

"The Tapestry Award was given to me because I promote diversity in the classroom. I encourage my students to have some empathy, some sympathy, some understanding/tolerance for people who are different."

James Halischak, DMACC ASL Instructor

"DMACC has been a wonderful environment. They have provided services such as interpreting, video phones, TV, and other equipment. Also working with people here has been wonderful."