Announcement of Interim Superintendent/President
December 10, 2015
Announcement of Interim Superintendent/President
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has designated Mr. Brock McMurray as the Interim Superintendent/President, effective February 1, 2016. Brock will serve in this capacity while the District engages in a search for a new, permanent Superintendent/President following the departure of Dr. Dena Maloney. We anticipate that the search will be complete by June 2016.
Brock joined Taft College in 2001 as the Dean of Student Services. He became Vice President of Student Services in 2007. As the Vice President, Brock was responsible for leading all aspects of student services including admission and records, counseling, EOPS, DSPS, Assessment Center, and student activities. He was also responsible for campus safety, student housing, the Transition to Independent Living Program, and the Children’s Center.
In 2011, Brock assumed responsibility for Facilities, and has overseen construction and facilities projects relating to Measure A and Proposition 39.
In 2013, Brock became the Executive Vice President of Administrative Services. He is responsible for leading Fiscal Services, Payroll, the Bookstore, Cafeteria, and Facilities.
The District has engaged PPL, Inc. to conduct a national search for the next Superintendent/President of the West Kern Community College District. A search of this magnitude requires a lot of time and effort. In addition, Ms. Shelley Klein has announced her intention to retire no later than May 1, 2016. To support the search for the next Superintendent/President and the Administrative Assistant to the President and the Board, the Board of Trustees will be contracting with former Superintendent/President Dr. Roe Darnell to serve as its liaison with the search firm. Dr. Darnell will provide leadership to the search process and helping to ensure a successful search during this time of change.
Please join me in congratulating Brock McMurray on his new role as Interim Superintendent/President of Taft College. The Board appreciates your support during this transition period.
Sincerely,
Billy White President West Kern Community College District Board of Trustee