President's Office

The Office of the President serves the Delta College community by facilitating an open and welcoming environment for students, employees and visitors of the college. Led by President Dr. Michael Gavin, the primary responsibility of the office is to provide vision for Delta and continuous leadership and direction for the planning and operation of all aspects of the college's programs and services.

Meet Dr. Gavin

Dr. Michael Gavin
 

Before coming to Delta, Dr. Gavin was the Vice President of Learning at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland, where he led strategic planning efforts. He has a doctorate in American studies from the University of Maryland in College Park, a master’s degree in literature from American University and a bachelor’s degree in literature from Dickinson College. Known nationally for his administrative leadership that focuses on academic excellence and equity, Dr. Gavin has more than 20 years of experience at community colleges.

He enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music and catching a Chicago Cubs game. 

Read more about Dr. Gavin


President's Goals

2024-2025 President's Goals (PDF)
2023-2024 President's Goals (PDF)
2022-2023 President's Goals (PDF)


Campus updates

Next Town Hall

Latest Town Hall - Friday, April 12, 2024 (Delta College / TowerPinkster Masterplan)
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Reference:  Presentation
                       Word Clouds:  Opportunities
                                                   What are we missing?

Friday, March 15, 2024
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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Reference:   Winter 2023 Enrollment Verification Presentation
                        Registered vs Planned Handout
                        Registration How-To Video

Friday, October 21,  2022
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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Reference:  Top 30 Courses
                      Top 10 Programs
                      Strategic Plan Successes 21-22 (PDF)

SES Structure - June 23, 2022
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Student Journey for SES - May 3, 2022
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Friday, April 22, 2022
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Friday, April 8, 2022
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President's Inauguration - March 18, 2022
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Friday, March 18, 2022
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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Friday, February 11, 2022
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Friday, January 28, 2022
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Winter Learning Day - President's Address and Keynote Presentation - January 21, 2022
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Winter Learning Day Q&A Follow-up
View answers to questions that were not addressed on January 21, 2022.

Friday, January 14, 2022
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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Friday, December 17, 2021
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Friday, December 3, 2021
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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Town Hall For Faculty - November 8, 2021
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Friday, November 5, 2021
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Friday, October 22, 2021
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Friday, October 8, 2021
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Friday, September 24, 2021
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Friday, September 10, 2021
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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President's All College Address - August 24, 2021
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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