COM BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES NEW CONTRACT FOR COLLEGE PRESIDENT

COM BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES NEW CONTRACT FOR COLLEGE PRESIDENT
(Texas City) —   The College of the Mainland Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved a new contract of college President Dr. Warren Nichols.  
Nichols, who was hired to become president of the Texas City community college in February 2017, had one year left on his three-year contract but following Monday’s vote, his contract new contract now extends through 2022 and provides for automatic renewal on an annual basis unless terminated by either party.
“Under his leadership, Dr. Nichols is taking College of the Mainland to the next level. He has implemented initiatives aimed at student success, seen a rise in student growth and directed much-needed maintenance projects on the campus,” COM Board of Trustees Chairman Kyle Dickson said.  
With voters in the COM Taxing District approving the bond referendum in November, architects now are putting the final touches on plans for a new STEAM/Allied Health Building and a Student Success Center to replace the current Administration Building. Both buildings should be completed by January 2021 followed by the construction of a new Industrial Careers Building.
“I am excited to see COM grow and serve our community,” Nichols said. “More and more students and families are finding College of the Mainland to be an affordable option when obtaining a college degree or workforce certificate. With the construction of new buildings on campus, we will be able to offer even more options in career opportunities.”
With Nichols’ leadership, there has been a transformation as the college has become a beacon for the entire region when it comes to higher education, continuing education and just resonates “community.”
COM was highlighted at national conferences after it became the first Texas college or university to fully implement a successful corequisite program designed to help underprepared students complete required English and math classes. The success of corequisite has been outstanding. The college also is focused on a “Guided Pathways to Success” program to help students stay on track to complete their associate degree or workforce certificate.  
In January, Nichols was a finalist for Citizen of the Year presented by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce and has been honored with the Rising Star award given to emerging leaders.  
The college, under Nichols, also continues to meet and improve upon its goals of Student Success, Employee Fulfillment and Exemplary Facilities.