We work hard to give our students a top-notch education. We don't just say it – we live it. And we're really proud of the fact that others recognize it too. It's a testament to our dedication to student success.
Across the board, Delta is an award-winning institution.
Delta College 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.
Delta College 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, Delta College 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.
In recognition of its dedication to expanding access to higher education and supporting
student equity, retention and completion, Delta College was presented with the Endurance Award by the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) in November of 2024.
Delta College was selected for this award based on its continuous efforts to support student success and in its work to support Michigan’s Sixty by 30 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.
Delta College 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, Delta College 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. Delta College has been part of the AtD Network since 2010.
Delta College 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).
Delta College 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.
Delta College is designated as a Voter-Friendly Campus, earned ALL IN’s Highly Established Action Plan Seal 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 Delta College. “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.”
"The local and national recognition our talented team receives year after year is proof of their hard work and dedication to the success of our students. I can’t offer enough praise to our faculty and staff."
Dr. Mike Gavin
Delta College President
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