A few of our most recent and note-worthy awards
Padrón Award
ƹƵ was awarded Campus Compact’s Eduardo J. Padrón Award for Institutional
Transformation in 2024. The award recognizes community colleges that have successfully
implemented institution-wide efforts by aligning teaching, research, practice and
values in service of the common good.
ƹƵ was recognized for its commitment to civic and community engagement.
Its mission to empower communities is further bolstered by President Michael Gavin,
who is working to embed community-engaged approaches holistically across the college
through innovative partnerships. Under Gavin’s leadership, ƹƵ has emerged
as a national leader in the field of higher education civic and community engagement
through the founding and stewardship of the group Education for All, a discussion
group for presidents, chancellors and association leaders who are committed to improving
our communities.
MCAN Endurance Award
In recognition of its dedication to expanding access to higher education and supporting
student equity, retention and completion, ƹƵ was presented with the by the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) in November of 2024.
ƹƵ was selected for this award based on its continuous efforts to support
student success and in its work to support Michigan’s initiative, which aims to increase the percentage of Michigan residents with a degree
or postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030.
MCAN established the Endurance Award to recognize institutions or individual institution
leaders who drive innovative solutions in college access and student success. Delta
College embodies this commitment, making substantial strides in helping more Michigan
students enter and complete their education.
Achieving the Dream Leader College
ƹƵ earned Leader College distinction by Achieving the Dream, a national
designation awarded to community colleges that commit to improving student success
and closing achievement gaps. With this recognition, ƹƵ has shown how data
can inform policy and practice to help students achieve their goals, resulting in
improved skills, better employability and economic growth for families and communities.
ƹƵ has been part of the AtD Network since 2010.
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE)
ƹƵ is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Education (CAE-CDE), jointly sponsored by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)
and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Veteran-Friendly School
ƹƵ holds Gold Level status for being a Certified Veteran-Friendly School
by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. This status is the highest level of recognition
awarded for the services that we offer to our Veteran students and recognizes dedication
to student veterans and dependents utilizing their G.I. Bill and other educational
benefits.
Voter-Friendly Campus
ƹƵ is designated as a , earned ALL IN’s for the 2024 election cycle and continues doing its part to empower students in making
their voices heard.
“In 2022, Michigan boasted the highest youth voter turnout in the country,” says
Lisa Lawrason, professor of political science and co-campus coordinator of The Democracy
Commitment at ƹƵ. “Delta’s designation as a voter-friendly campus shows
that we are doing our part to ensure the interests and voices of community college
students are raised in the political process.”