[5] Following the retirement of Christina Potter, Grant Ritchie was appointed as principal, taking office on 1 August 2015.

Grant supported the College in planning for the future through its 'Good to Great' project, which won the Campbell Christie award in 2018.

Dundee and Angus College also works closely with the city's universities and schools, providing access courses to gain credits needed for advancement to university and providing vocational courses for secondary school students aged 14 and 15 for a few hours a week in fields such as construction, and hairdressing and beauty therapy.

It has a number of centres of excellence including a New Media Centre which gives students access to the latest technology for working and learning in industries such as web design and for developing graphic and animation software; and The Space, a purpose-built venue for performance and training which is the home of the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance.

[9] DASA is an autonomous, student-led, campaigning organisation, which provides services, representation and welfare support on behalf of its members – the College students.