VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION ENDORSEMENT

After learning about all three candidates for Vice President of Instruction (VPI) at MHCC, the Advocate hopes to see Alfred McQuarters fill the position.

McQuarters exemplifies cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion efforts through his specific examples of how he has helped students feel more welcome on campus and how he keeps different minorities in mind when making decisions.

We think his experiences as a student, instructor, dean, department chair, and in more situations give him the perspective needed to make higher-level decisions effectively and fairly.

Throughout the three days of VPI candidates visiting campus, many Mt. Hood students expressed favoritism for Portland Community College’s registration process and campus culture. Students said they feel PCC adapts to their current student population better than MHCC has been doing. With McQuarters being from PCC, we believe it would certainly be a great thing to bring some of that energy to MHCC.

He’s also already familiar with Mt. Hood and the Portland metro area, which gives him an edge over the out-of-state candidates.

We hope to see Mt. Hood take a step forward by inviting Alfred McQuarters to be our new Vice President of Instruction.