2008-2009 Catalog
Volume 72

Accreditation

Del Mar College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Ln., Decatur, GA 30033-4097, (404) 679-4500) to award Certificates of Achievement and Associate Degrees.

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Additional Accreditation and Approval

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
American Culinary Federation
American Institute of Architects
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Society of Nondestructive Testing
Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
Board of Nursing for the State of Texas
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM)
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association
Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Dental Assisting National Board
Federal Aviation Administration
Joint Review Committee on Education for Nuclear Medicine
Joint Review Committee on Education for Radiologic Technology
Joint Review Committee on Education for Surgical Technology
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Boards of Examiners of Longterm Care Administrators
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Schools of Theatre
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE
Texas Certification Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Human Services Nurse/Aide Training/Credentialing
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Gerontological Consortium
Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Texas Nurses Association
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Veterans Administration

Any student, prospective student, agency of the local, state or federal government or any other person or legal entity wishing to examine these documents may contact the Office of the Vice President of Instruction at Del Mar College for direction.

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Membership

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
American Association for Paralegal Education
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
American Association of Community Colleges
American Association of Medical Transcription
American Dental Education Association
American Health Information Management Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Society for Training and Development - Corpus Christi Chapter
American Society of Nondestructive Testing
American Trucking Association
AMIGOS/OCLC, Inc.
Association for Institutional Research
Association of Community College Trustees
Association of Physical Plant Administrators
Coastal Bend Health Information Network
Community College Survey of Student Engagement
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Council for Resource Development
Council for Standards in Human Service Education
Educause
Electronics Technician Association International
Governmental Finance Officers Association
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
IPC
League for Innovation in the Community College
National Association of College and University Business Officers
National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Community College Benchmark Project
National Council for Marketing and Public Relations
National Court Reporters Association
National Restaurant Association
Society for Human Resource Management
South Texas Consortium for Institutional Research
Southern Association of College and University Business Officers
Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Texas Association for Institutional Research
Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education
Texas Association of Broadcast Educators
Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education
Texas Association of College Technical Educators
Texas Association of Collegiate Veterans Program Officers
Texas Association of Community College Business Officers
Texas Association of Community College Chief Information Officers
Texas Association of Community College Foundations
Texas Association of Community Colleges
Texas Association of Music Schools
Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Association of Schools of Art
Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Texas Campus Compact
Texas Community College Teachers Association
Texas Connection Consortium
Texas Department of Health
Texas Distance Learning Association
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Texas Library Association
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Occupational Therapy Association
Texas Real Estate Commission
Texas Restaurant Association

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History

Del Mar College was founded in 1935, under the control of the Board of Trustees of the Corpus Christi Independent School District, to provide two years of post-secondary education. In 1951, the College became an independent political subdivision, legally Corpus Christi Junior College District. In 1999, the Board of Regents adopted Del Mar College District as the official name of the institution.

Del Mar College started in borrowed classrooms with 154 students in the first class. Today the College registers more than 21,000 persons each year in academic, occupational and noncredit courses. The College now offers programs on two primary campuses and one campus annex with combined physical assets of more than $177 million.

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Philosophy

Del Mar College is committed to the following concepts:

Academic freedom and responsibility provide the foundation for the creation of a learning environment which promotes academic excellence, independent and creative thinking and respect for the individual.

Lifelong learning is a process for self-development and self-realization by which the individual assimilates knowledge, develops skill and competency and establishes values which enhance his or her understanding of career choices, quality of life and responsibilities of citizenship.

All individuals have the right to pursue educational goals and should have the opportunity to realize the potential of their abilities through quality education.

Involvement and interaction between the College and the community are essential to ensure relevance and vitality in all educational programs, activities and services and to enhance cultural, economic and social life.

The College is committed to the concept of the learning college, an institution of higher education that focuses on student learning. Currently, important learning initiatives include the implementation of curricular learning communities, campus-wide incorporation of the latest in innovative instructional methodologies and technologies, definition and assessment of student mastery of the six intellectual competencies in the core curriculum and measurement of demonstrable student learning and student success in all courses and programs.

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Mission

Del Mar College is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students to achieve their dreams.

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Statement of Purpose

Del Mar College is dedicated to providing access to educational opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or disability. The College affirms that student learning is its highest priority. By encouraging and supporting continuing excellence in instruction and institutional support services at reasonable student cost, the College will fulfill its mission within the limitations of its physical and financial resources.

Specifically, the College has the following seven purposes:

• To provide fully accredited occupational, academic and pre-professional courses leading to certificates, associate degrees and/or the first two years of transferable credit toward baccalaureate degrees.
• To provide opportunities to train for economic independence; and to prepare for job entry, occupational advancement and career development.
• To provide developmental, adult literacy and basic skills instruction to help entering students to perform successfully in their chosen academic or occupational fields of study.
• To provide student support services, including a continuing program of counseling and guidance, to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals.
• To provide opportunities for lifelong learning in occupational and avocational pursuits, personal enrichment and general education based on a liberal arts curriculum.
• To provide opportunities to increase intellectual capacities; to develop aesthetic awareness; to expand the dimensions of personal, social, ethical and cultural development; and to develop civic responsibility and qualities essential to good citizenship.
• To provide educational activities for workforce and economic development and for community and academic initiatives in cooperation with area independent school districts, other institutions of higher education, area industries and area military bases; and to encourage and provide cultural activities, both independent of and in cooperation with, organizations and groups in the community.

Del Mar College is a comprehensive community college with two primary campuses and one campus annex located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Del Mar College is supported by local taxes, appropriations by the Texas Legislature, tuition and fees and gifts and grants.

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Student Centered Institution

Del Mar College is an open-admission institution of higher education committed to offering opportunities for academic achievement, career development and lifelong learning that prepares individuals to achieve their dreams in today's global and technical society. Students will be immersed in some of the greatest works of philosophy, politics, literature, business, science, technology and art that higher education has to offer.

Throughout its academic and student development structure, Del Mar College is committed to supporting the College population in the attainment of an excellent education that will empower students to achieve their career potential and become participating citizens in the community.

The Vice President of Instruction carries responsibility for maintaining the College's position as an instructional leader in all disciplines represented throughout the institution. The faculty focuses on academic excellence and innovation in teaching. The College collaborates with area school districts and universities to facilitate a seamless transition for students as they achieve their educational goals.

The College affirms that student learning is its highest priority. Higher education is essential to human progress. Providing opportunities for demonstrable, measurable student learning multiplies intellectual, cultural and civic development. Del Mar College is committed to these core concepts of a Learning College, as outlined by the League for Innovation in the Community Colleges:

• create substantive changes in individual learners
• engage learners as full partners in the learning process
• insist that students assume primary responsibility for their learning choices
• create and offer as many options for high quality learning as possible
• assist learners in forming and participating in collaborative learning activities
• truly succeed only when improved and expanded learning can be documented for learners

The College upholds the principles of collaborative participation and decision making and views the staff, faculty and students as equal partners in the learning environment. Staff and faculty facilitate student success, encourage students to play an active role in their own learning and development and embrace the diverse needs and backgrounds of the individuals who comprise the student body.

The Vice President of Student Development is responsible for administering and coordinating student services and for representing students' interest to the fullest possible extent. The services provided are an integral part of the educational process and are supportive, informative and geared to benefit the students. Specifically the Student Development Services:

• afford opportunities for students to develop and enhance intellectual capacity, aesthetic and ethical awareness, social and cultural enrichment and qualities essential for successful scholarship, citizenship and leadership
• support students' holistic learning experiences, educational goals, career aspiration and personal development,
• regard students with respect and dignity and as unique and diverse individuals
• continually seek to identify and provide coordinated, comprehensive and quality programs and services to encourage lifelong learning and self-empowerment of students
• empower students in the acquisition of knowledge and skills essential for success by providing access to College support services, technology and information and
• are committed to standards of excellence and measures its effectiveness by the satisfaction and achievement of the students it serves.

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