Michael H. Gavin

Michael H. Gavin is the president of Delta College. He is the author of two books; the most recent, The New White Nationalism in Politics and Higher Education was released in 2020, and is in paperback as of spring 2023. He leads a national coalition of college presidents and higher education leaders in resisting anti-DEI legislation called Education for All. Known nationally for his administrative leadership that focuses on academic excellence and equity, Gavin has over 20 years of experience at large community colleges. Under his leadership, Delta College has closed racial and ethnic enrollment equity gaps and dramatically improved completion rates for students of color. Delta College was named the winner of Eduardo J. Padrón Award for Institutional Transformation under his leadership. Gavin earned his doctorate in American studies at University of Maryland and most recently completed an Aspen Fellowship in community college presidency. Whether serving on national or local boards, working on a committee, or through his scholarship, Gavin is committed to the notion that community colleges have the capacity to reshape the inequities in society through open access education and teaching excellence.