University of Hawai'i President David McClain received a rating of "outstanding" on the UH Board of Regents annual evaluation for the academic year ending June 30.

Outstanding is the highest category in UH's performance evaluation, said board chairperson Allan Landon, noting that the evaluation process considered numerous factors and opinions from all of the regents.

The university's overall progress during the recently concluded fiscal year was the focus of the evaluation.

McClain's accomplishments include accreditation of all campuses and managing the financial resources and costs of the university, according to a news release.

His leadership and quick response to the school's challenges, like a plan to address deferred facilities maintenance, impressed the regents, the release said.

McClain also impressed with quick selection of the new leadership of UH-Manoa athletics.

The release said the regents felt McClain demonstrated several strengths that have been key to his success, including even-handedness and community engagement, which has been key to his success in guiding the university.