Name: Margaret  Gibson
 
Department: Public Safety Division
Title: Division Director, Public Safety Curriculum Programs
Office Location:
Criminal Justice, 100-A
Merancas Campus
Phone Number: (704)330-4165
Fax Number: (704)330-4130
Email Address: Margaret.Gibson@cpcc.edu
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Responsibilities:
Division Director, Public Safety Programs
 Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Program
 Criminal Justice Technology, AAS degree
 Criminal Justice High School Career Academy
 Fire Protection Technology, AAS degree
 
Educational Background:
Ed.D. (2008) Nova Southeatsern University, Miami, FL
Organizational Leadership with a Specialization in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

M.S. (1997) Florida International University, Miami, FL Criminology

B.S (1987) Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Criminology
 
Educational Experience:
Develop and teach coursework in criminal justice and organization leadership driving efforts to maximize student learning; interpret, evaluate, and teach various theories of discipline.

Foster a cooperative learning environment using innovative teaching and learning strategies to present subject material; enhance presentations through the use of technology, including the internet and interactive means.

Identify special needs of students and modify teaching methods to ensure understanding of materials.

Create assignments designed to enhance student communication and analytical abilities while guiding and mentoring the students to improve performance and productivity.

Create and implement methods to measure student progress and evaluate performance fairly adhering to established guidelines; assess student work and return in a timely manner to promote maximum learning.

Courses Taught:
 Criminology
 Introduction to Criminal Justice
 Corrections
 Victimology
 Substance Abuse
 Organization and Administration
 Crisis Intervention
 Community Based Corrections

 
Interests:
Reading, Dramatic Interpretation, Suduko Puzzles
 
Other Information:
Office Hours: By Appointment Only.
 

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My Internet Links

American Corrections Association

Association for Career and Technical Educators

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

National Career Academies Coalition

National Careers Pathways Network

National Partnership for Careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

North Carolina Criminal Justice Association