Mark Cornelius Booker

Mark Cornelius Booker is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Delaware State University. His work focuses on prison higher education, criminology, and community engagement, particularly addressing recidivism through partnerships between universities and correctional institutions. He serves as Board Vice President of the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation in Baltimore City, emphasizing community impact.

Education:

• Pending Ph.D., Morgan State University: Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration
• M.S., Coppin State University: Criminal Justice Administration
• B.S., Howard University: Consumer Affairs Management
• Professional Certificate, Cornell University: Conflict Resolution

Research & Professional Activities: Booker prioritizes developing higher education programs for incarcerated individuals, including roles in the Second Chance Pell Experiment at Patuxent Institution, Maryland Penitentiary, and Jessup Correctional Institution. He volunteers with the Brenda Murray Book Group at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women. His expertise includes criminal justice systems, black history, and leadership in HBCUs.

Recent Contributions: His work has been featured in media such as The Baltimore Sun and The Capital Gazette Newspaper. He presented at the 2025 Virtual Panel on Trauma-Informed Practices in Carceral Settings, hosted by the American Sociological Association. As CEO of We Teach and Tutor LLC, he extends educational access initiatives.