Urban Campus Milestones

1972

• August classes began at Old Dowling High School
• Zack E. Hamlett appointed Dean
• 500 students
• 14 college transfer classes
• 20 part-time instructors
• $100,000 budget

1974

• Moved to old Sabin Elementary building

1978

• DMACC Board votes to build new campus at 1100 7^th Street, Des Moines

1979

• Groundbreaking for 31,590 sq. ft. bldg.

1980

• September – classes began at current campus

1987

• Dr. Fred Gilbert appointed Dean

1988

• Expansion of building to 66,736 sq. ft.

1990

• Dr. Mary Chapman appointed Executive Dean

1994

• Completion of Zack E. Hamlett Children’s Center

1999

• 1500 students
• 26 full-time faculty
• 95 part-time faculty
• 30 full time staff
• 60 college transfer classes
• $2 million budget
• Academic/career programs;
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Management Support Systems
  • Human Services
  • Legal Assistant
• Other programs include:
  • ESL
  • ABE/GED
  • Student Support Services
  • Upward Bound
  • Iowa New Choices

2001

• Dr. Fred Gilbert appointed Dean