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Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Potential: DVC Special Education Students Empower Others
“The special education program prepares students for a rewarding career working with children and adults with special needs. Students learn teaching strategies for the special education paraprofessional, study psychology and child development, and gain practical work experience,” said Carrie Million, who focuses on assistive technology and special education at DVC as a member of the Disability Support Services (DSS) faculty.
75 Years of Success - How DVC Transformed the Lives of Alumni Across Generations
DVC celebrates its 75th anniversary with alumni stories that recognize the college's impact on students, employers, and the community.
DVC Breaks the Code on Next Gen Computer Careers
Find out how DVC is helping students enrolled in computer science, computer information systems (CIS) and computer network technology (CNT) develop job-ready skills that are sought by area employers!
Short Term Academic Study Away Program
The Short-Term Academic Study Away Programs (STASAP) are faculty-developed and faculty-led initiatives meant to reach students who want the opportunity to study away during the inter-session and the summer.
Puente Gives Stephanie Confidence to Achieve Her Dreams
As a high school senior, Stephanie Ramos Navarro had no idea what she wanted out of life. She was certain that she wanted to pursue an education but was unclear which direction to take. And she was about to be the first (out of 32 grandchildren) in her family to set foot on a college campus. After sharing her uncertainty and fears with her teachers at Ygnacio Valley High School, she was guided to DVC. “They helped me understand my alternatives, and within a few months, I registered as a full-time student.”
Financial Aid Policies
Learn more about the policies that apply to all students apply for and receiving financial aid at DVC.
Paving Her Own Path: How DVC’s Anna Kuzmenko Unlocked a New Career in Real Estate
Anna Kuzmenko began at DVC in 2020 to study programming, aiming for a computer science degree to explore software development. However, along the way she uncovered a new passion—one that would change her path entirely.