BARKER NAMED DEAN OF CCBC SCHOOL OF JUSTICE

Baltimore County, Md. – The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) announces the appointment of Beth Barker to the position of dean of CCBC’s new School of Justice. Barker is a veteran of 22 years as a Security Police Officer in the United States Air Force (Major, retired), and has directed law enforcement operations at air bases stateside as well as in Korea, Greece, England and Germany. Most recently, she developed a Criminal Justice curriculum at Central Pennsylvania College in Summerdale, Pa.

Barker holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Sociology from St. Leo College in Tampa, Fla., and a master’s degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville (Ky.). She is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. and is the recipient of a number of military commendations.

The challenge of developing the framework, curriculum, philosophy and direction of this new CCBC endeavor that most appeals to Barker, who said that she is very excited about what CCBC will be doing in the next three to five years. “I see so many things on the horizon,” she said. “The timing for establishing the School of Justice is near perfect. With the current domestic and worldwide attention on security issues, we’re poised to offer excellent educational and training opportunities for students entering or already working in the field.”
The CCBC School of Justice will provide a single point of focus for academic programs and customized learning experiences in a variety of areas, including law enforcement, security, corrections, rehabilitation, and law. These programs of study are expected to attract personnel from criminal justice organizations, professionals, and other motivated learners in the Baltimore metropolitan region and around the state.

Barker’s energies are currently directed at charting out the first year of the program, including developing curriculum, integrating the program with other CCBC areas such as Information Technology and Allied Health, and working on innovative ideas for marketing and partnerships.
Barker is also energized about the partnership that already exists between CCBC and the Baltimore County Police Training Academy. “Without a doubt their expertise and facilities will be valuable to our students, and we certainly can be of benefit to them in terms of the breadth and depth of our program and educational opportunities,” Barker said.

CCBC is one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges noted nationally for its commitment to student learning. CCBC is a premier, learning-centered, single college, multi-campus institution consisting of three comprehensive campuses and five extension centers in metropolitan Baltimore County, Md. CCBC serves its diverse community as a center for lifelong learning to improve the quality of life in Baltimore County and the region.