About the CEA

TITLE III PART A SIP GRANT 

classroom to Career (DMC C2C)

The Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant ($3 million) was awarded to Del Mar College by the Department of Labor to expand institutional capacity in faculty teaching and learning, distance education, responsible AI integration, and data-informed continuous improvement.

The DMC C2C project will build sustainable institutional capacity by establishing The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) to support academic quality, workforce preparation, and long-term institutional effectiveness.

THE CEA mission

The Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) drives teaching excellence and innovation by partnering with faculty to enhance student learning, workforce readiness, and educational access through evidence-informed pedagogy, modern distance education, accessible design, and the responsible integration of AI.

Title III Project Goals for the CEA

1. Establish the CEA to expand institutional capacity for faculty teaching and learning, and instructional innovation.
2. Strengthen institutional capacity for high-quality distance education and digital learning.
3. Build institutional capacity for responsible AI integration in THECB-identified high-demand programs.
4. Strengthen student AI and digital learning support connected to distance education and high-demand programs.
5. Strengthen data evaluation and continuous improvement capacity to support implementation and sustainability.

Partnerships for Teaching Excellence and Innovation

The CEA partners with faculty and industry advisors to power the hub with faculty professional learning, instructional innovation, and practical support for curriculum and instruction.

Connect with the CEA for guidance and collaboration on:

• Professional development that strengthens teaching practice
• Curriculum and course design across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning
• Responsible AI integration in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and faculty workflows
• Accessible instructional technology that supports student learning

Bring an idea, a question, or a course challenge—we’re here to help you move it forward.