Jonathan_Gibralter

Jonathan Gibralter

Jonathan Gibralter

Academic administrator

Jonathan C. Gibralter (born 1956)[1] is an American academic executive and former president of Wells College in Aurora, Cayuga County, New York.[2][3] Previously, he was also the 14th president of Frostburg State University in Maryland, from August 2006 to June 30, 2015, as well as president of Farmingdale State College in East Farmingdale, New York from 2001 to 2006.

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Early life and education

Gibralter grew up in Bayside, Queens, New York and attended Queensborough Community College, earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Binghamton University in 1978, a master of arts degree in counseling psychology from New York University in 1982, a Ph.D. in human development from Syracuse University in 1996,[1][4][5] and an MBA from University of Maryland University College in 2013.

Career

In 1986, he got a teaching position at the State University of New York at Morrisville, later becoming Director of Individual Studies (1988-1990) and Associate Dean for the School of Liberal Arts (1990-1993). From 1993 to 1998, Gibralter was the dean of the Rome, New York campus of Mohawk Valley Community College. Gibralter was the Dean of Academic Affairs, and then Interim President, at Corning Community College from 1998 to 2001.[1][6]

He was president of Farmingdale State College in East Farmingdale, New York from 2001 to 2006. In 2006, he became president of Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland and remained in that position until 2015.[7][8] In 2015, he became president of Wells College.[9] On Monday April 29, 2024, Jonathan C. Gibralter announced that Wells College (founded in 1868) was closing due to financial issues. There was considerable controversy over the abrupt notice of the closure during the last week of the Spring 2024 semester and criticism of Gibralter for receiving 310 thousand dollars in bonus money during his time as President of the struggling institution. Wells college students, staff, and faculty were provided no previous notice to make alternate arrangements. This closure decision displaced 352 students and 140 employees.

Honors and awards

In September 2008, Gibralter was honored with the Presidential Leadership Award for his efforts in promoting a campus climate that de-emphasizes alcohol and combats binge drinking at Frostburg State University.[10][11][12]

Personal life

Gibralter is the father of two adult sons and is married to Laurie Gibralter.[13]

References

  1. [1]
    Erin Gingerich (February 17, 2012). "Sitting Down with Jonathan Gibralter". The Bottom Line, Frostburg State University News. Archived from the original on January 27, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "President of Maryland college named to lead Wells College". The Post-Standard. Associated Press. February 11, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Frostburg State Administrator Named Interim President". Baltimore CBS Local. April 11, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015. Bowling will temporarily succeed Jonathan Gibralter, who is leaving June 30 to become president of Wells College in Aurora, New York.
  4. [4]
    Anika Clark (April 1, 2012). "UMD Chancellor finalist: Dr. Jonathan C. Gibralter". The Standard-Times (New Bedford). Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  5. [5]
    Carrie Chantler (30 August 2015). "Q & A: Wells College's new president espouses life-long learning and value of a liberal arts education". Auburn Citizen. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  6. [6]
    "Jonathan C. Gibralter, President, Frostburg State University". maryland.gov.
  7. [7]
    "Bright side". Cumberland Times-News. October 9, 2008. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  8. [8]
    "Frostburg State Administrator Named Interim President". April 11, 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  9. [9]
    Brad Kroner. "President Gibralter: Wells College Is The Right Opportunity". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  10. [10]
    "Impact-as-a-Service". www.outsidetheclassroom.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010.
  11. [11]
    Elizabeth Redden (September 4, 2008). "On Alcohol, Leaders Wanted". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved June 8, 2015. Gibralter told the tale Wednesday in accepting an inaugural, first-annual Presidential Leadership Award, which honors presidents for "success in promoting a vibrant intellectual and social climate that deemphasizes the role of alcohol."
  12. [12]
    Rick Hampson (May 3, 2015). "Campus drinking: How a party school sobered up". USA Today. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  13. [13]
    Claude Solnik (September 26, 2003). "Gibralter rocks". Long Island Business News. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
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