12 May 2014 I Bracknell, United Kingdom [Kirsty Watkins, tedNEWS] Newbold’s Board of Governors appointed Dr John Baildam to the position of Principal at its Spring meeting on Sunday, 11 May 2014. Dr Baildam will commence in this role on Tuesday, 17 June 2014.
Dr Baildam has served the College for over 30 years in a number of capacities, including as Director of the School of English, as Director of Admissions and Records, and since 1997 has been part of the College’s Senior Management Team as Director of Academic Affairs and more recently as Deputy Principal. He was born in the United Kingdom and is the son of Pastor Denys Baildam, who served in churches throughout the UK from the 1940s to the 1990s, and for many years as Ministerial Secretary for the British Union.
Through his involvement and membership with many professional committees and associations, Dr Baildam has developed a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the UK higher education system and established a wide network of contacts.
Dr Baildam will replace the current Principal, Dr Philip Brown, who is moving on after three years with the College.
Dr Brown has served Newbold through his hard work and broad international experience in education. During his tenure, significant developments have been made at the College in terms of strategic planning, communications, campus refurbishments, student life initiatives, and a variety of new academic programmes and opportunities, including joining the Adventist Colleges Abroad consortium, and the introduction of a Certificate in Health and Wellness.
Newbold wishes to express its deep gratitude to Dr Brown for his significant contribution to the College’s development.
A key priority for Dr Baildam will be to lead the implementation of the regeneration model voted by the College Board in February this year, which aims to develop a stronger and more permanent student body by September 2015. The Board is confident that Dr Baildam has the skills and experience to ensure that all College stakeholders continue to work towards achieving this goal. [tedNEWS]
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