Mr. Bruce K. Barnard

Education & Training

Eastern Illinois University
Master of Science in Technology, 2004 Specialty in Training and Development
Comprehensive Evaluation – Awarded “Pass with Distinction”

Eastern Illinois University
Graduate Certificate in Work Performance Improvement, 2003

Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Career and Organizational Studies, 2002

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

Conference Presentations

Criminal Justice Leadership Academy,  Council of State Governments  (Washington DC, 2016) 
Strategies for Law Enforcement & Diversion in Mental Health, UIUC Office of International Programs/Ministry of Justice, China  2015)
Strategies for Addiction Treatment Services in Court Systems, UIUC Office of International Engagement/Ministry of Justice, China  (2016)
Challenges for Prisoner Reentry,  Champaign County Board (2016, 2017, 2018)
Implementation of Collaborative Approaches to Reducing the Number of Persons with Mental Illness in County Jails
         Council of State Governments, Justice Center (Washington DC 2016)
Jail-Based Screening for Mental Illness, Methods and Implications, National Stepping Up Initiative (Webinar, 2017)
Leadership Academy, Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthcare System (2019)

Community

Trainer, Crisis Line 2006 to present
Trainer, East Central Illinois Police Training Institute 2004 to 2016
Advisory Committee, Human Services Technician Program, Parkland Community College 2000-2005
Chair and Director, Greater Community AIDS Project (2004 to 2012)
Eastern Illinois Foodbank, founding board member, served as Board President (1985-1990)     

Publications

The Gemini House Manual:  A Comprehensive Primer on Drug and Life Information, Salsedo Press, 1975, second edition, 1978.

Criminal Justice Program Manual for Champaign County, Community Elements & Champaign County Sheriff, 2013

Sequential Intercept Map of Mental Health and Criminal Justice Services in Champaign County Illinois, 2016

Final Report, Champaign County Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Project, 2017

Frequently Taught Courses

OPD 4820  Change Strategies in Organizations
OPD 4835  Supervision in Organizations
OPD 4865  Grant Writing
OPD 4860  Facilitating Learning and Project Groups
OPD 4864  Strength-Based Organizational and Professional Development
OPD 4870  Coaching and Mentoring for Critical Thinking in the Workplace
OPD 4880  Productive Work Teams
OPD 4890  Accelerated Learning and Training
 

Research & Creative Interests

Applications of strength-based approaches to leadership, coaching, and supervision.

Designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based criminal justice and prisoner reentry programs to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism. 

Implementation of employee training and development programs in government and social service organizations.

Patent # 5373802 Attachment Method and Apparatus  Issued 12-20-1994

Professional Affiliations

Alliance for Non-Profit Management

Association of Change Management Professionals