Gavin resigns from Delta presidency

UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – President Michael Gavin has announced his upcoming departure from Delta College. In a statement sent to staff members on Friday, Sept. 26 the departure would occur at the end of the fall semester and become effective in Jan. of 2026.

While Gavin did not release the exact details of his new opportunity, he did allude to the new opportunity: “Beginning January 2026, I have been asked to play a significant role in developing a national coalition to defend higher education in this fraught moment, while positioning it to better align with the democratic ideals of the country in the long-term.” he wrote. Gavin continued in the statement: “I was not looking for a different place to work. In fact, it pains me to leave.  However, the request to serve our sector in this way is also a great honor, and it is the only reason that I would leave Delta College.”

In his statement Gavin noted the successes of the college: “Within my four years, we have seen a 26 percent increase in enrollment, and sustained graduation rates of 10 percent increases in graduation rates,” he stated. Gavin also pointed out the narrowing of equity gaps for African American and Hispanic students by 20 percent. 

President Gavin leaves Delta with the shortest tenure of any president in the college’s history at just four years. 

Stay tuned for upcoming coverage from Gavin’s departure.