By ALISON ARGUETA RAUDALES AND ERIC HOLMBERG, NYN MEDIA
JUNE 28, 2024
Two weeks ago, Metropolitan College of New York announced Charles Gibbs would become the college’s seventh president on July 1. The school’s board Chair Gary P. Jenkins, who is New York City’s former Department of Social Services commissioner, said in the press release, “Dr. Gibbs exemplifies visionary leadership, with vast experience and a deep commitment to higher education, making him the perfect choice to steer MCNY into a new phase of growth and innovation.”
Gibbs comes to the school after serving as CEO of 100 Black Men of America. His prior higher education experience included high-level roles at Clark Atlanta University, Miles College and Howard University.
“His appointment as the college’s first African American leader marks a significant milestone and underscores our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion,” Jenkins said.
Gibbs spoke with City & State about his 25 years of experience in higher education, his guiding values as a man of faith and how he’ll start his tenure. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
