8th Annual Jesse Jones Leadership Award

Chancellor Joe May has led the former Dallas County Community College District, now Dallas College, since February 2014.  Along with the Dallas College Foundation, Dr. May led the formation of Dallas County Promise, and in 2020, led the consolidation of the district’s seven separate colleges into a singly accredited institution, Dallas College.  Under Dr. May’s leadership, Dallas College has expanded early college pathways for Dallas County students, including dual-credit, Early College High School, and Pathways to Technology (P-TECH) High School programs.  In addition, Dallas College now offers a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching to meet the high demand for teachers in Dallas County.