Strategic Plan 2024-2029

Communicate. This community takes great pride in the mission we serve, and we want the world to know about it. From the basic needs of the students we serve, to the current and future needs of our community partners, this star focuses on putting collaborative plans into action.

+ Goal 1: Collaborate across the College
+ Goal 2: Connect beyond the College

 

Elevate. The higher education landscape is changing dramatically. The growing needs of our region have given rise to new programs and now a new outcomes-based funding model for community colleges. Our programs and processes must rise to meet the new challenges while keeping focused on the outcome for the students.

+ Goal 1: Increase completion for all students
+ Goal 2: Maximize resources entrusted to the College

 

Cultivate. Culture and connectivity are important to the Viking community. How we welcome new students and new employees and then continue to serve their academic and professional development has profound implications on our success college wide. A great place to work and study improves retention and outcomes. 

+ Goal 1: Nurture our faculty and staff to achieve their full potential
+ Goal 2: Optimize the Viking Student Experience

INTEGRITY - Operating with openness and honesty in all endeavors at the College.

COURAGE - The willingness to take on challenges and overcome barriers.

RESOURCEFULNESS - Using all that we have and committing all that we are to ensure student success.

COMMUNITY - The people we commit to serving through access and equity.

EMPATHY - To respect and honor the experience of others.

TRADITION - The shared legacy of the people at Del Mar College who have learned, taught, and charted The Viking Way.

Strategic Planning Committee

Name	Title
Dr. Dale Anderson	Department Chair, Communication, Language & Reading
Rachel Benavides	Director, Adult Education Initiatives
Crystal Bratton	Administrative Assistant II
Matthew Busby	Associate VP of Development, DMC Foundation
Belinda De La Cruz	Director, Corporate Services
Dr. Tammy Francis	Assoc. Professor/ Reading Faculty Coord., Development Education
Dr. Angelica Gomez	Curriculum Manager
Sara Greer	Director IT, Web Services
Cody Gregg	Director, Learning Resources
Jane Haas	Senior Research Associate
Rita Hernandez	Dean, Student Engagement & Retention
Nicole Kindzirsky	Associate Director, Early College Programs
Jackie Landrum	Budget Analyst
Lisa Leal-Garcia	Coordinator, Student Engagement & Retention
Michael Stineman	Program Manager, Corporate Services
Ana-Alyse Olivares	Human Resource Manager
Teri Samo	Instructor, Management
Cheryl Sanders	Associate VP, Student Affairs
Jennifer Sramek	Dean - Business, Entrepreneurship, & Health Services
Melissa Stuive	Public Service Chair, Associate Professor - EMT
Kristy Urbick	Department Chair, Kinesiology & Education
Newman Wong	Research Associate I

 

Dr. Natalie Villarreal
Executive Director of Strategic & Operational Initiatives
nvillarreal7@delmar.edu
361-698-2164

Dr. Sydney Saumby
Director of Accreditation & Assessment
ssaumby@delmar.edu
361-698-1080

Dr. Lucy James
Assessment Specialist
ljames@delmar.edu