Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) proudly announced the appointment of Dr. Charles J. Gibbs as its seventh President, effective July 1, 2024. Following an extensive national search, the Board of Trustees selected Dr. Gibbs for his exceptional leadership skills, visionary outlook and unwavering commitment to the values and mission of the institution.
Dr. Gibbs brings a wealth of experience in higher education administration, spanning over 25 years. His previous roles include Vice President for University Affairs and Chief of Staff and President of the Propel Center HBCU Consortium at Clark Atlanta University, Dean and Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Miles College in Alabama and Vice Provost at Howard University from which he holds three degrees (Ed.D., M.Ed., in Education Administration and Policy and BBA in Marketing) and has been a prominent figure in policy, accreditation, legislation, strategic partnerships and fundraising throughout his career.
Most recently, Dr. Gibbs served as the Chief Executive Officer of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., where he expanded the organization’s impact in mentoring African American youth nationwide.
In his new role at MCNY, Dr. Gibbs will lead the 60-year-old institution into a new era of growth and innovation, focusing on academic excellence, inclusive communities and student success.
