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2:20 p.m., March 19, 2003--Timothy K. Barnekov, acting dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (CHEP) since September 2001, has been named dean of the college, effective July 1, Provost Dan Rich announced recently.
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“In unanimously recommending Dr. Barnekov's appointment, the search committee noted the widespread support for his appointment within the college and in the communities that the college serves. The search committee commended Dr. Barnekov for his service as acting dean, indicating that faculty and staff have expressed confidence in his ability and in his participatory and effective leadership,” Rich said.
“In the committee's view, he has demonstrated that he understands, accepts and can meet the challenges that CHEP currently faces, and that he is committed to fulfilling the vision and opportunities of the college,” Rich added.
“I agree with the search committee,” Rich continued, “Dean Barnekov has served the University with distinction for many years, and he is ready and able to lead CHEP to new levels of accomplishment in the years ahead. President Roselle and I believe that CHEP will flourish under Dean Barnekov's leadership. We look forward to continuing to work with him, and we are confident that CHEP's achievements and contributions will be enhanced through his leadership.”
Prior to his appointment as acting dean, Barnekov had been director of UD’s Center for Community Development and Family Policy since 1992. He joined the UD faculty in 1970 and has served as both acting dean and associate dean of the former College of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, as well as director of the urban affairs and public policy graduate program in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy.
He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California in 1962 and then, after serving two years in the Peace Corps in Africa, he went on to obtain a master’s degree from San Jose State College and a doctorate from Syracuse University, all in political science.
Barnekov’s scholarship has focused on the role of the private sector in urban policy and programs. He is the co-author of “Privatism and Urban Policy in Britain and the United States,” published by Oxford University Press, and “Neighborhoods: Changing Perspectives and Policies.” He also has published many journal articles, book chapters, essays, monographs and technical reports.
As a member of the faculty in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, Barnekov led the development of the specialization in community development and nonprofit leadership that after only a few years achieved recognition as one of the most significant graduate programs in community development in the country.
Well-known throughout the state, Barnekov has been involved in numerous community projects that have contributed to the efforts of public and non profit agencies in Delaware to serve low- and moderate-income citizens. Graduate students working with Barnekov have helped establish a Boys and Girls Club on Route 40 near Glasgow, build a resource center for community organizations in Wilmington and promote urban neighborhood and small town revitalization.
"The college is in great shape," Barnekov said, "and our community
partnerships are thriving. As acting dean, my job was to help keep CHEP moving forward in instruction, research and service—and I look forward to continuing that role in the future.”
Article by Beth Thomas
Photo by Kathy Flickinger
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