Jonathan Gibralter

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Jonathan C. Gibralter
Born 1957 (age 66–67)
Nationality American
Alma mater Queensborough Community College
State University of New York at Binghamton (BA, 1978)
New York University (MA, 1982)
Syracuse University (PhD, 1996)
Known for President of Wells College
Home town Bayside, Queens, New York
Spouse(s) Laurie

Jonathan C. Gibralter (born 1956)[1] is an American academic executive and 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.

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 the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1978, a master of arts degree in counseling psychology from New York University in 1982, and a Ph.D. in human development from Syracuse University in 1996.[1][4][5]

Career

In 1986, he got a teaching position at the State University of New York at Morrisville. 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 at Corning Community College from 1988 to 2000.[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.[7]

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.[8][9][10]

Personal life

Gibralter is the father of two adult sons and is married to Laurie Gibralter.[11]

References

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