University of The Bahamas Administrative appoints Dr. Peter McWilliam as Dean of Faculty

Thu, Aug 17th 2017, 12:54 PM

University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Dr. Peter McWilliam as the Dean of Faculty, UB-North, formerly Northern Bahamas Campus.

Prior to his appointment, Dr. McWilliam served as the Head of Department for Secondary Programmes (2009-2012) in the School of Education. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing a number of initiatives such as undergraduate and graduate level curriculum development. 

Dr. McWilliam has taught at the primary, secondary and tertiary level both nationally and internationally. He has been a faculty member in Education since 2004, teaching primary and secondary mathematics education courses. He has also served as a faculty member in the academic units of Mathematics, Physics and Technology and Business and Hospitality Management at the Oakes Field Campus and UB-North.

He graduated from the University of Exeter (UK) with a Doctorate Degree in Education, specializing in Mathematics. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Finance and Management from the University of Loughborough (UK), and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of Hull (UK). He also obtained professional certifications in education and finance, including a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Mathematics and Physical Education) and the Series 7 (General Securities Representative).

Dr. McWilliam has written and published mathematics text books for the primary and secondary school level. He has also presented his research findings at many national and international conferences and seminars.

Dr. McWilliam has served in various capacities such as Consultant, Testing and Evaluation Unit (Grade Level Assessment Tests, Mathematics) and Professional Development (in-service mathematics teachers), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; and as Consultant, Professional Development (in-service teachers) for the Catholic Board of Education. He has also been active on many UB boards and task forces such as the Research Advisory Board, Academic Board, Appointments Board, Major/Minor Task Force.

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