In this course we will learn about the foibles of government officials that have landed them in jail or ended their careers in disgrace and resignation. Baltimore and Maryland history is replete with the tales of corrupt state, local and federal officials. In the past 55 years, Baltimore has produced numerous elected officials who have been forced to resign after being charged with corruption, which include mayors, county executives, governors, and a Vice-President of the United States. These politicians are all colorful characters, and their crimes are both original and petty. After having some fun with our homegrown scoundrels, we will look at the corruption of leaders in other states and countries as well.

Deena Dugan has been an Adjunct Professor at CCBC for about ten years and has taught both U.S. Government and Comparative Government classes. At CCBC she teaches about contemporary issues, corruption, and the Constitution. She is a retired attorney volunteer at a pro bono clinic. Her education includes a Ph.D. from Hopkins and a law degree from Georgetown.

Registration Information:
All SPICE courses must be registered for and paid for in their entirety. SPICE fees are per head, not per household, with a 50% off fee for second registrants within the same household. A minimum of 15 enrollees per course are required in order to hold the course. If a course must be cancelled, those registered will be notified and a SPICE credit will be issued.

Reservations may be made via email to sboxerbell@gmail.com or by telephone to Sherri Bell, SPICE Chair at 410-303-2483. Payment may be made in one of three ways:

1. Check Mail it to Sherri Bell 1 Clifton Court Pikesville, MD 21208 Your check should be made payable to Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation with SPICE and the course name written on the memo line.

2. Credit card Please note that the synagogue charges a 3.1% credit card use convenience fee.

3. Bill your synagogue account Members only.