Passionate about making music, music education, and research
A little about me:
Dr. Barbee is a versatile educator and administrator currently serving as the Director of the Office of Curriculum and Scholarship at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. In this capacity, he leads a team dedicated to advancing instructional design, educational research, and digital accessibility, helping faculty bridge the gap between classroom innovation and national scholarship.
Dr. Barbee’s path to leadership is rooted in both the arts and academia. He earned his D.M.A. in Music Performance from the University of Missouri—Kansas City, where he also completed a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and the Preparing Future Faculty certificate. His previous tenure at Indiana University included serving as an evaluation specialist for the School of Medicine and teaching music theory as an associate faculty member.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Barbee also holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and Ohio University, as well as a certificate in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Today, he balances his administrative leadership with a continued passion for research and performance, sharing his insights with professional communities worldwide.
Dr. Barbee’s path to leadership is rooted in both the arts and academia. He earned his D.M.A. in Music Performance from the University of Missouri—Kansas City, where he also completed a Master’s in Higher Education Administration and the Preparing Future Faculty certificate. His previous tenure at Indiana University included serving as an evaluation specialist for the School of Medicine and teaching music theory as an associate faculty member.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Barbee also holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and Ohio University, as well as a certificate in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Today, he balances his administrative leadership with a continued passion for research and performance, sharing his insights with professional communities worldwide.
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