What you need to know
COM’s board of trustees named Helen Castellanos Brewer, COM’s current executive vice president for the divisions of academic and student affairs, as the sole finalist for president, according to a March 24 news release from the college.
Brewer has a doctorate in philosophy in education leadership, management and policy; a master’s degree in counseling; and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, the news release notes.
The college began its presidential search in late August after the announcement that COM's current president, Warren Nichols, would retire by July 2025, Community Impact previously reported.
Quote of note
“Dr. Brewer is a transformational leader with the experience, vision and passion to guide College of the Mainland into its next chapter,” board Chair Don Gartman said in the release. “She understands our college, our students and our community, and we believe she is the right person to lead COM forward.”
What’s next
Officials with the college confirmed in an April 22 email that the board at its April 28 meeting will vote whether or not to confirm Brewer as the next president of COM. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at COM’s boardroom, located at 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City.
If approved, Brewer will begin her new position July 1, according to the news release.
