RCBC Board Swears In Newest Member

A Medford Lakes man with a long history of experience with school districts across the region has joined the Rowan College at Burlington County Board of Trustees, the college announced.

Dr. James D. Kerfoot was sworn in as the newest member of the Board of Trustees on Friday, Nov. 2. Kerfoot has served as the superintendent in several school districts, including Southampton, Maple Shade and Southern Regional.

After retiring from Southern Regional, Kerfoot served as director of Rowan College at Burlington County’s College Acceleration Program from 2013 to 2016. This program allows students to earn college credit before graduating high school.

“Rowan College at Burlington County has achieved some remarkable success in recent years and I look forward to serving our community on the Board of Trustees,” Kerfoot said. “As a lifelong educator, I am impressed with the opportunities RCBC provides and I am eager to help the college reach even greater heights.”

“RCBC has partnerships with many local high schools to meet the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ goal of establishing affordable paths to higher education in Burlington County,” Burlington County Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs said. “Dr. Kerfoot has extensive experience as a leader in K-12 education and will provide valuable guidance as we increase access to college for high school students.”

Kerfoot earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Rowan University and his doctorate from Temple University. His swearing-in came as the Board of Trustees organized for 2019. At the meeting, it also selected George Nyikita as chair and Chris Brown as vice chair.

“Serving as a trustee is an enormous responsibility, privilege and honor,” Nyikita said. “Our board is comprised of uniquely talented individuals, such as Dr. Kerfoot, and we take our role very seriously to provide the best possible high-quality and affordable education.”

The attached image was provided by Rowan College at Burlington County: Dr. James D. Kerfoot is sworn into the Rowan College at Burlington County Board of Trustees by Senator Troy Singleton at the board's regular and reorganization meeting on Friday, Nov. 2.