DMACC Among Country's Fastest Growing Community Colleges

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By Lisa Kunkel

Story Created: Dec 19, 2011 at 8:14 AM CDT

Story Updated: Dec 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa - A Des Moines community college has been noticed for its increasing enrollment.

Every year, the publication "Community College Week" lists the fastest-growing two-year colleges in the country. This year, Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is on that list, at number 15.

DMACC President Rob Denson says enrollment is up 11 percent in one year, and up 20 percent over the past five years.

"It is a challenge, and our administrative staff and all of our support staff work very, very hard to find enough classes and the equipment and faculty members to staff those classes."

While Iowa community colleges are seeing an increase in enrollment across the board, the report shows many across the country are not.

For the full report, visit http://www.newsservice.org/index.php.