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Photo caption: From left, Brent McLaren, Dr. Teresa Aldredge and Dr. Erin Charlens

The African American California Community College Trustees and Administrators on Jan. 27 recognized 性视界 Interim Director of Cultural Programming and Belonging Brent McLaren as a faculty of the year finalist.

McLaren was honored at the   in Sacramento for his advocacy, leadership and dedication to 性视界 students.

The inaugural awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of CEOs, trustees, faculty, classified professionals and administrators.

McLaren joined fellow finalists Dr. Erin Charlens from San Diego City College and Dr. Teresa W. Aldredge from Cosumnes River College in the category of 鈥淔ull-Time Faculty of the Year for Counseling.鈥�

鈥淥n behalf of 性视界, we are so proud to call Brent one of our own,鈥� said 性视界 President/Superintendent Dr. Henry Shannon. 鈥淏rent鈥檚 dedication to growing our Umoja program and his special connection to our students is truly inspiring.鈥�

McLaren was nominated for his reputation of being a champion for Black student success and his proven track record of increasing successful student outcomes through his leadership with Umoja.

Prior to his current role, McLaren served as a counselor for several years and has been instrumental in growing 性视界鈥檚 Umoja program. Under his leadership, the program has grown 300 percent in recent years and has led to a significant increase in transfer rates among 性视界鈥檚 Black graduates. 

Additionally, through McLaren鈥檚 work with Umoja English pathway courses, the number of students successfully passing transfer-level English courses has also significantly increased.

鈥淚 am so proud of Brent for receiving this nomination. It is well-deserved and both 性视界 and our students are grateful for his ongoing commitment to student success,鈥� said Associate Superintendent of Student Services and Strategic Communications Alisha Rosas.