Dr. Michael H. Gavin
Becoming the college’s fifth president in the fall of 2021, Dr. Michael H. Gavin joined Delta with more than 20 years of experience at large community colleges and national recognition for his administrative leadership which focuses on academic excellence and equity.
Dr. Gavin previously held the position of vice president of Learning at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland. He also worked as a tenured professor of English at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) before accepting the role as the senior academic administrator at PGCC. In this role, he led efforts to align courses, general education and programs with a variety of high-impact practices focused on student success and completion.
Dr. Gavin has a doctorate in American studies from the University of Maryland in College Park, a master’s degree in literature from American University in Washington, D.C. and a bachelor’s degree in literature from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Gavin’s commitment to the community college mission shines through his work, not only as president of »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, but as a model for institutions of higher education across the country. Whether he’s serving on national or local boards or giving a keynote address on navigating attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed — Dr. Gavin reminds us that community colleges have the capacity to reshape the inequities in society. Equity is engrained in the community college mission, Delta’s mission.
Perspectives with Mike Gavin
In this video series, Dr. Gavin shares a local perspective on national issues in higher education.
Episode 6 – Why accreditation matters
Achievements, awards & initiatives
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- by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – February 2023
- – July 2023
- – August 2022
In the media
National
By Michael H. Gavin
– March 31, 2025
By Arianna Morrison
– January 17, 2025
By Jayla Moody Marshall
– December 2, 2024
By Ed Finkel
– October 4 2024
Dr. Michael H. Gavin
– September 26, 2024
By George R. Boggs and Dr. Michael H. Gavin
– , Fall 2024
By Laura Pappano,
– May 3, 2024
By Dennis Pierce
– April/May 2024
By Nikki Brahm
– March 20, 2024
By Katherine Mangan
– March 20, 2024
By Eric Kelderman
– January 29, 2024
– October 26, 2023
– September 20, 2023
By Dr. Michael H. Gavin
– August 13, 2023
By Michael H. Gavin
– January 5, 2023
Local
By Mikaila Bluew
– March 27, 2025
– March 11, 2025
– June 3, 2024
By Kathy Roberts
– November 16, 2023
By Ricardo Quintanilla
– March 5, 2023
