Residence Life

Jeff serves as the Assistant Dean for Campus Life and Residential Services. He is pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He also holds a master's degree in College Student Affairs from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., and a bachelor's degree in Public Relations from York College of Pennsylvania. His office is located in the Hamlin Student Center, Lower Level.

Gaven serves as the Assistant Director for Residential Services. He earned his Master of Science Degree in College Leadership and Administration from North Carolina A&T State University and his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Prior to Barton, Gaven worked in case management with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. You will find Gaven’s office located on the lower level of the Hamlin Student Center.

Debbie has served as the secretary for the Office of Student Engagement and Success since 2008 and focuses on Residence Life and Religious Life. She resides in Wilson and has four children and two grandchildren. Her oldest daughter graduated from Barton College in 2014, and her other daughter is currently attending Barton. Debbie’s favorite part of her job is the daily interaction with students.