Five employees of Des Moines Area Community College, all of whom have served in different roles at the community college, will start new positions for the spring semester. Jessica Cole has been named associate dean of public and community services. Shelby Hildreth served as an academic adviser at the Boone campus before accepting her new role of director of admissions and recruitment for all DMACC locations. Derek Walker will become director of the manufacturing, engineering, trades and transportation program, and Andrew Neuendorf will serve as the program’s associate dean. Neuendorf will continue in his role as director of assessment until a replacement has been hired. Lastly, Dustyn Dickhaut has been named associate dean of health sciences. “One of DMACC’s strengths is the experience, dedication and talent of our faculty and staff,” said Rob Denson, DMACC president. “These five individuals will continue to move DMACC forward and help position us as one of the best colleges in the nation.”