Established in 2002, the prestigious Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence pays homage to the remarkable legacy of the late Dr. Aileen Creighton, a true luminary in the academic realm. With a remarkable 41-year career at Del Mar College, Dr. Creighton's impact was not just in her title as dean emeritus of the Arts and Sciences Division, but in her unwavering commitment to the craft of teaching.As an embodiment of the ideals of a "master teacher," Dr. Creighton's name has become synonymous with excellence and dedication. The award stands as a beacon, guiding our faculty to emulate the exceptional standards set by this educational luminary. In her distinguished career, Dr. Creighton demonstrated a unique blend of passion, innovation, and devotion to her students, qualities that remain an inspiration to educators everywhere.More than just an accolade, the Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence is a testament to the profound impact that educators can have on shaping lives and futures. It encapsulates the essence of teaching, highlighting the profound influence that a skilled and dedicated educator can wield in the lives of their students. By upholding the legacy of Dr. Creighton, this award reminds us of the transformative power of education and the profound responsibility that educators bear in shaping the next generation.In honoring Dr. Creighton's memory, we celebrate the values she embodied – a tireless pursuit of knowledge, an unwavering dedication to student success, and an unshakeable belief in the power of education to change lives. The award serves as a reminder that we are not just educators; we are architects of dreams, cultivators of potential, and guardians of the flame of knowledge.

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Regular Meeting of the Del Mar College Board of Regents for Tuesday August 13, 2024.00:00 AGENDA 00:48 CALL TO ORDER 02:41 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 02:52 RECOGNITIONS - Dr. Bryan Stone recipient of the ACCT 2024 Western Regional Faculty Award 09:04 COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 12:23 REGENTS REPORT 15:52 STAFF REPORTS - nomination and appointment process for candidates to the Nueces County Appraisal District Board 28:45 STAFF REPORTS - FY 2024 - 2025 Budget Update 01:31:13 PENDING BUSINESS & CONSENT AGENDA 01:32:38 REGULAR AGENDA - Order 2024-2025 Maintenance and Operations Budget and the 2024-2025 Debt Service Budget 02:00:52 REGULAR AGENDA - Order to Conduct Public Hearings on the 2024-2025 Tax Rates 02:02:23 REGULAR AGENDA - Resolution Adopting Investment Policy and Investment Strategy / Resolution adopting the authorized Broker/Dealer list 02:05:48 REGULAR AGENDA - Resolution adopting the authorized Broker/Dealer list 02:07:46 REGULAR AGENDA - Designation of a depository bank for the College for a five year term, September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2029 02:28:11 REGULAR AGENDA - Designation of a financial auditor to perform the annual financial audit services for the College and the Del Mar College Foundation 02:41:36 REGULAR AGENDA - Order Calling the 2024 Board of Regents General Election 02:45:17 CLOSED SESSION 02:47:33 CALENDAR 02:48:46 ADJOURNMENT

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