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Adrian Barnes
Chair, Rowan University
Location: Glassboro, NJ Guam - USA
Joined: Mar 24th, 2026

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Bethune Cookman University class of 2008

Undergrad Major: Music

Campus Organization:

Omega Psi Phi

Experience

I currently work with Rowan University as Chair
I have years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Chair, Music Department | Rowan University
From January 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
Provide executive leadership for departmental operations and lead faculty recruitment, evaluation, and promotion processes.

Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Music Education (CATE) | Rowan University
From January 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Directed curriculum design and governance approval for state-accredited program ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies.

Dean's Fellow, College of Performing Arts | Rowan University
From January 2024 to December 2025 • 1 year(s)
Served as senior advisor to the Dean supporting academic and operational decision-making across the college.

Council Chair, DEI Strategic Priority Committee | Rowan University
From January 2022 to December 2023 • 1 year(s)
Led institution-wide DEI strategic initiatives and managed university-wide calendar of 50+ intercultural observances annually.

CASE Fellow | Center for Access, Success, and Equity
From January 2021 to December 2021 • 0 year(s)
Supported equity-focused research and programming during COVID-19 pandemic contributing to institutional decision-making.

Chair, Diversity Committee | Rowan University
From January 2017 to December 2018 • 1 year(s)
Led departmental DEI strategy and authored department-wide DEI statement embedded in 100% of course syllabi.

Director, SummerCollab Tyler's Camp | SummerCollab
From June 2018 to August 2018 • 0 year(s)
Directed operations for community-based program serving low-income youth and led recruitment of diverse seasonal staff teams.

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