
Current Assignments

University of the South Pacific
Clinical Psychology
Emeritus Professor Kim Halford
The purpose of Kim's assignment is to develop a framework and business case for a program of short courses and micro-credentials that support the professional development needs of local mental health practitioners. This is a hybrid 12 month assignment with four months in-country (Suva, Fiji).
2025

University of the South Pacific
Professional Development
Emerita Professor Marilys Guillemin
In collaboration with the USP team, Marilys will develop programs to enhance career progression, develop leadership capability and supports gender equity of academic and professional staff. This is a hybrid 12 month assignment with four months in-country (Suva, Fiji).
2025

University of the South Pacific
Civil Engineering
Honorary Professor Carol Boyle
Carol is supporting the USP team to develop a roadmap for the civil engineering discipline at USP and the pathway to accreditation, including staffing priorities, laboratory facilities and research directions. This assignment is a hybrid 12-month assignment with six months in-country (Suva, Fiji).
2025

Solomon Islands National University
Quality Assurance and the Student Experience
Emerita Professor Angela Hill
Angela is guiding a comprehensive review of all academic programmes and policies at the University, supporting the development of strategies that lead to accreditation. This is a hybrid 17-month assignment with three months in-country (Honiara, SI).
2025

International Institute of Health Science
Nursing
Professor Violeta Lopez
Violeta's responsibilities include fostering international research partnerships, internationalising curriculum design, and providing mentorship to junior colleagues. This is a 12-month assignment that combines remote work with a seven-month on-location component in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2025

Solomon Islands National University
Executive Mentor and Strategic Advisor
Emeritus Professor Derrick Armstrong
The purpose of Derrick's assignment is to provide advice in support of the University’s strategic goals, governance practices and decision-making processes. This is a hybrid 12-month assignment with one month in-country (Honiara, SI)
2025
Past Assignments

University of the South Pacific
Strategic Volunteering
AAVA Chair, Emeritus Professor, Graham Schaffer
The purpose of Graham's assignment was to establish an academic volunteering program designed specifically to attract academic leaders who can support the disciplines and enable the careers of others. Other specific objectives were to support curriculum renewal and development, to develop research collaborations and to contribute to teaching. This was a 12-month hybrid assignment with 3 months in-country in Suva, Fiji.
2024