Campus Compact is pleased to announce that Delta College has been awarded Campus Compact’s Eduardo J. Padrón Award for Institutional Transformation. The award recognizes community colleges that have successfully implemented institution-wide efforts to address issues of public concern by aligning teaching, research, practice, and values in service of the common good.
Delta College, a public community college located in University Center, Michigan, is recognized for its long and deep commitment to civic and community engagement. Its mission to empower communities has been further bolstered by President Michael Gavin, who is working to embed community-engaged approaches holistically across his campus 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.
“Delta College stands out as an outstanding model of civic and community engagement and very deserving of this recognition,” said Eduardo J. Padrón, president emeritus of Miami Dade College.
The Eduardo J. Padrón Award for Institutional Transformation is presented as part of Campus Compact's Impact Awards, which recognize the outstanding work of individuals and institutions in pursuit of the public purposes of higher education. Read more about the other awards and this year's recipients here.
The recipients of these awards will be recognized at Compact24, Campus Compact’s annual conference, which will be held in Denver, Colorado from April 8-10, 2024.