The Delta College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Michelle Allmendinger as the college’s next president, subject to a successful contract negotiation.
Following a rigorous search, the board voted to offer Allmendinger the presidency during a public meeting. Trustees discussed each candidate and reviewed feedback from faculty, staff, students and community members before making the decision. The board also directed Chair Stacey Gannon and Treasurer Jon Foco, in consultation with legal counsel, to negotiate her employment contract, which will be subject to board approval.
Allmendinger currently serves as vice president of student affairs at Southeastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Michigan State University, a master’s degree in sport sociology and sport psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and a bachelor’s degree with a double major in English and secondary education from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.
“We had a tremendous and highly qualified pool of candidates to consider, and I’d like to thank all members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee for their dedication throughout this process,” Gannon said. “I also want to express my appreciation to the campus and community members who shared their perspectives and expectations for our next leader. Dr. Allmendinger impressed us all with her inclusive, collaborative approach and her vision for innovation. I am confident she will be an outstanding leader for years to come.”
Trustee Diane Middleton chaired the Presidential Search Advisory Committee for the replacement of Dr. Mike Gavin, who left the position in December 2025.
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Michelle Allmendinger, Ph.D., is the Vice President of Student Affairs of Southeastern Community College, IA. Previously, Dr. Allmendinger served as the Dean of Student Development of Clinton Community College, IA. Dr. Allmendinger earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University; a Master of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education from Knox College. Read full biography |
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Adam Cloutier, Ed.D., is the Vice President of Academics of Glen Oaks Community College, MI. Previously, Dr. Cloutier served as the Dean for Arts and Sciences of Lakeland Community College, OH. Dr. Cloutier earned a Doctor of Education in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University; a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Michigan State University; and an Associate of Science from Delta College. Read full biography |
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Reva Curry, Ph.D., is the Vice-President of Instruction and Learning Services of Delta College, MI. Previously, Dr. Curry served as the Executive Director for Stockton Center for Community Engagement of Stockton University (formerly Stockton College), NJ. Dr. Curry earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania; a Master of Education from Augusta College (now part of Augusta University), and a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technologies from Medical College of Georgia (now part of Augusta University). Read full biography |
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