Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 1:30pm By The Leader Staff

WHC Lemoore Interim President James Preston

Photo from West Hills College Lemoore

West Hills College Lemoore this week announced that longtime educator James Preston has been selected as the Interim President at the Lemoore College, effective July 1, 2021.

He will take over from Kristin Clark, the Lemoore campus’s current President, Kristin Clark's who recently was picked as the new district chancellor.

Since joining the district in 2000, Preston's roles include West Hills College Lemoore Vice President of Educational Services, Dean of Education, and Education/English Instructor. Additionally, his stellar contributions include:

Innovative Faculty Professional Development
Strategic Enrollment Management to support student course requests and college fiscal sustainability
Program and Curriculum support and compliance that serves the community and student transfer and career priorities
Leadership in the development of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero-Textbook Cost Degrees and Certificates

"James has a proven track record of innovative leadership, and I'm thrilled that he is stepping in to replace me. He is committed to the District's Relentless Pursuit of Student Success and the College's North Star—Student Learning and Achievement," said Kristin Clark, President at West Hills College Lemoore. "I'm pleased we'll continue working together to advance the District's goals for student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion."