Aspire. Engage. Achieve
Del Mar College is building a cutting-edge educational environment to meet the needs of all Coastal Bend students. Based on the 2012 College facilities needs assessment and adhering to the goals and objectives of College’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2024, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is transforming the face of education in our region.
By training students for careers coming to the area, DMC is the springboard for better incomes and brighter futures. -Nick Jimenez, Corpus Christi Caller-Times Editorial Page Editor Emeritus, Oct. 11, 2014
One College, Multi-Campus
The College strives to deliver instruction effectively throughout our district and service area. This CIP improves existing facilities on the East and West Campuses and embarks on building a new 96-acre campus on the city's booming Southside.
On time, On budget.
Over the past three decades, Del Mar College has established a standard of completing Capital Improvements on time and on budget, while engaging many local contractors and services from historically black and minority-owned businesses.
Community Accountability.
The College manages CIP projects carefully, relying on impressive bond ratings and strong financial management and investment strategies for funds approved by College District taxpayers. The College was financially sound with bond rating of “AA” assigned by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and “AA+” by Fitch Ratings.
Signature Programs.
This CIP improves instructional space for key programs: including Natural Sciences, Workforce Education, Fine and Performing Arts, Industrial Technology, Nursing and Allied Health, Culinary Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Architecture.
I think we'll get more bang for our buck at a Southside campus. If it's going to give us an edge over competing schools and a better chance at landing jobs, it's a good idea. -Micah Villarreal, DMC Student