November 30, 2021
Delta College has named Eduardo Suniga its new dean of Career Education and Learning Partnerships. He will begin his role December 6.
Suniga has more than 25 years of community college experience. Most recently, he served as program director for Computer Information Technologies at Lansing Community College. He has held several positions at LCC, including e-learning facilitator, Perkins Grant administrator, adjunct instructor, department chair for the Business Media and Information Technologies Division, and interim assistant dean of Program Quality Management. He has also taught at Baker College.
“Eduardo impressed us with his entrepreneurial spirit and experience in developing new and creative programs in the areas of cybersecurity and networking,” said Reva Curry, vice president of Instruction and Learning Services. “Supporting our community through meeting workforce needs has never been more critical, especially as the region tackles employee and skill shortages. I look forward to his insight and contributions to our community as he works with faculty and staff.”
Suniga received an associate’s degree in computer information systems from Davenport University, a bachelor’s degree in organizational development and a master’s degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University, and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
His background includes a focus on program development and implementation. At LCC, he helped create the Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program for Networking and Cybersecurity and the Digital Innovation Institute, which won a Michigan Excellence in Technology Award. He also developed a program for veterans working in military IT to transition to civilian IT careers and helped establish the college’s Center for Cybersecurity Education.
Suniga said he has aspired to be an academic dean, a role that would allow him to support both faculty and students and their success.
“During the interview process at Delta, I was pleased to meet people who are like minded, passionate about education and well rounded, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of that,” said Suniga. “I look forward to continuing the important work to enhance programs, help students and faculty excel, and make the Great Lakes Bay Region community shine.”
Suniga will oversee the Health and Wellness and Business and Technology divisions, as well as lead the review of existing programs and work with faculty to develop new ones to serve the needs of the community.
Written by Leah Twilley, Communications Specialist.