Delta College Board Selects Michelle Allmendinger as Finalist for President Position
Delta College to offer Michelle Allmendinger job as school’s sixth president
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Delta College in Frankenlust Township, Michigan, has voted to pursue a contract with Michelle Allmendinger as its sixth president. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected her from three finalists, with a tentative start date of July 1, pending contract negotiations.
- 01Michelle Allmendinger was selected as the top candidate for Delta College president.
- 02The Board of Trustees voted 7-0 in favor of pursuing a contract with Allmendinger.
- 03Allmendinger currently serves as vice president of student affairs at Southeastern Community College in Iowa.
- 04The selection process included interviews with faculty, staff, and community members.
- 05The previous president, Michael Gavin, resigned after a four-year term.
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Delta College leaders in Frankenlust Township, Michigan, have voted to pursue a contract with Michelle Allmendinger to become the institution's sixth president. The Delta Board of Trustees reached a unanimous decision of 7-0 during a meeting on April 14, selecting Allmendinger from a pool of three finalists. The board plans to negotiate a contract with Allmendinger, with a tentative start date of July 1. Allmendinger currently serves as vice president of student affairs at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa. Her background includes a doctorate in higher education administration from Michigan State University, where her dissertation focused on ethics in administration. The selection process involved thorough interviews with faculty, staff, and community members, who provided positive feedback about Allmendinger's leadership qualities. The previous president, Michael Gavin, resigned in September, leading to the appointment of Andrea Ursuy as interim president in January. Delta College has seen a series of leadership changes, with its prior presidents serving varying lengths of time.
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The appointment of a new president could influence the direction of Delta College, affecting students, faculty, and community engagement.
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