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The Mark Minute
I'm Dr. Mark Escamilla, President of Del Mar College, and here are some things I'd like you to know about:
Regents and College Executive Team members have monitored the Texas Legislative process closely this spring as the state grapples with a $23 billion shortfall. The College is bracing for unprecedented budget reductions-ranging from $12 million to $14.4 million for Del Mar College.
As a result of the efforts of Regents and other College supporters, an amendment to the Texas House of Representatives' budget did restore partial funding for employees' and retirees' health insurance coverage. This adjustment allows community colleges to remain more competitive in attracting and retaining quality faculty members.
If you would like to stay abreast of developments impacting Del Mar College during the current legislative session, feel free to sign up for our Legislative Updates email list.
Plan to join me for the Third Annual Bernie's Famous Crawfish Boil, Friday, April 15, at the Ortiz Center. This fun evening of Zydeco music and Cajun food, inspired by DMC Foundation Trustee Emeritus Bernard Paulson, raises scholarship funds for our students.
Finally, I'm pleased to announce that Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president of the American Association of Community Colleges, has agreed to provide the keynote address for our 75th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony, scheduled Friday, May 13, at the American Bank Center. Even if you don't have a DMC graduate to celebrate this year, I invite you to join us to hear the inspirational words of this nationally-recognized academic leader.
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We're Looking for Adjunct Instructors!
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Adjunct Instructor Job Fair for Fall 2011 Semester Del Mar College seeks to increase its pool of applicants for all subjects for the Fall 2011 semester. If you have expertise in one of the fields the College needs covered, meet Del Mar College's qualification requirements and have an interest in teaching at the College level, you won't want to miss the Adjunct Instructor Job Fair at Del Mar College Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples (across from Ray High School), April 7, 4-7 p.m. Read more |
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Children's Book Festival
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Sponsored by the Corpus Christi Public Libraries and Del Mar College, in conjunction with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, don't miss this year's reading educational event designed for children age four as three leading Texas authors and one illustrator of children's books read from their body of work. April 8, 8:30-11:30am, Grassy area in front of William F. White, Jr. Library, Del Mar College East, Naples off Kosar at Staples.
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Wall of Honor Inductees
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Over the past 15 years, the Del Mar College (DMC) Former Students' Association has paid tribute to the distinguished achievements and services of 81 alumni by inducting them into the College's prestigious Wall of Honor. The honorees have been recognized for their contributions in such fields as the arts, business, health care, law enforcement, politics, religion and education.
This year's select group of inductees includes Jessica Davila-Burnett, Corporate Communications for AEP Texas; D. Scott Elliff, Superintendent of the Corpus Christi Independent School District; Joe A. McComb, President and owner of McComb Relocation Services; and Joseph C. Wise, Jr., First Vice President of Investments with Merrill Lynch. The Wall of Honor Awards Banquet takes place April 9, 6:30pm, Retama Room, Harvin Student Center, Del Mar College East. $35/person or $280 for tables of eight. Read more |
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Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
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