March 23, 2017
天美传媒app welcomes Gareth Ward to new education role
天美传媒app Alumnus to play a leading role in NSW education sector.
The University of 天美传媒app (天美传媒app) welcomes the appointment today of 天美传媒app Alumnus Mr Gareth Ward MP as the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Education in addition to his current roles as Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast and Member for Kiama.
Mr Ward has had a long association with 天美传媒app as a student, student representative and Council member.
天美传媒app Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Wellings, CBE, welcomed the announcement of Mr Ward’s appointment.
“We are looking forward to working closely with Gareth in his new role as Parliamentary Secretary for Education,” Professor Wellings said.
“Gareth’s commitment to higher education combined with the tenacity he has shown while tackling key issues for the Illawarra and South Coast region prepares him well to make a significant contribution to the education sector in NSW.”
Mr Ward completed two undergraduate degrees at 天美传媒app, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce. He was heavily involved as a student representative during his studies, serving on the 天美传媒app University Student Association and as a student representative on the UniCentre board. Mr Ward also played an instrumental role in reviving the 天美传媒app Liberal Club.
Following his graduation, Mr Ward served as a member of the University Council from 2010 to 2014.