Boone Campus Student Activity Center

For more than five decades, DMACC has prided itself on providing high quality opportunities to students striving to pursue an advanced education. One factor in remaining an attractive option for students, faculty and staff is having high quality, up-to-date facilities available for study and recreation. There is a demand on our Boone Campus for a facility that will provide enhanced recreational options for our students, faculty, staff and the community.

Hear from DMACC Athletic Faculty - past and present - on the impact this addition will have on DMACC Athletics.

Why is it important?

College students not only have to deal with adjusting to high-level coursework, social changes, and living away from home, but also health-inhibiting factors like tight budgets, busy schedules, and figuring out how to live well without parental guidance. Physical fitness is vital to student health, and as students navigate college, establishing and maintaining healthy habits is critical to their success. One factor in remaining an attractive option for students, faculty and staff is having high quality, modern facilities available for study and recreation. The current facilities on the Boone Campus are dated, overcrowded and do not accommodate the current needs of the students. DMACC's athletic teams practice off site during much of the year and when the facility is used by the student athletes it limits the availability for our student population.

The proposed DMACC Boone Campus Student Activity Center will provide a wealth of fitness options to help students foster a sense of overall well-being. This ambitious project adds 28,500 square feet to the existing gymnasium. The addition includes a practice and performance center, an expanded weight room, an athletic training room, equipment that will allow for indoor practices for outdoor sports, storage space, an office, a family room, and enhanced space for recreation and sports. This project will also allow DMACC to host community basketball and volleyball tournaments, youth camps and more. By supporting this expansion on the Boone Campus, you can ensure that sufficient resources will be dedicated to students and athletes pursuing their passion at DMACC. All funds contributed to this capital campaign are tax deductible and will be used exclusively on the Boone Campus.

When will the facility open?

Construction is currently underway. The DMACC Board of Trustees and Administration anticipate the facility opening on September 4, 2020.

What is the cost of the project?

The enhanced facilities will include two new basketball courts, a fully equipped weight room, an indoor facility to host golf practice during the winter months, improved and expanded athletic training facilities, offices, a family suite, and storage. DMACC has partnered with architect DLR to create a facility to meet the needs of students and the community for $6.5 million.

What is the fundraising goal?

The project requires $750,000 in private support to complete the facility. The remainder is paid by the College. In the last 15 years, DMACC has invested $15 million in Boone Campus improvements.

How do I make a gift?

There are many different ways you can support the project. The options include:

You can make your gift by cash directly to the DMACC Foundation. By check, made payable to the DMACC Foundation and mailed to: DMACC Foundation, 2006 South Ankeny BLVD, BLDG 22, Ankeny, IA 50023
You make a gift online through the Make a Gift option below.
You can also make a gift by of publicly traded securities, closely held stocks and mutual funds to benefit the project. Gifts such as these can also be structured in ways that will be extremely beneficial to you by minimizing taxes. If you are considering making a gift from your securities portfolio, it is important that you arrange for a direct transfer of your securities to DMACC and not sell (or instruct your broker to sell) the securities first. To assure a smooth transfer, please contact Tara Connolly, Executive Director, DMACC Foundation at 515-964-6229 or foundation@dmacc.edu.
For donors 70 ½ years or older, you can make a required minimum distribution from your IRA. If you are interested in learning how, contact Tara Connolly, Executive Director, DMACC Foundation at 515-964-6229 or by email at foundation@dmacc.edu.

Can I make a pledge?

Yes, you can make a pledge online through the Make a Gift option below. Please make sure you note the total amount you are pledging, the frequency you will make payments, and the duration of your pledge.

Please note, for the DMACC Boone Campus Student Activity Center, the maximum number of years to extend your pledge is five years.

Why is my gift important?

It provides students with easy access to facilities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
It helps DMACC Boone Campus remain competitive in attracting students and student athletes.
It provides the opportunity for the community to engage further in DMACC offerings including camps, clinics, and more.

How will I be recognized for my gift?

All gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a donor wall. You may also choose to name a specific area in the facility. These options are listed here: