Background
Cooper, Michael Hymie was born on December 15, 1938 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Son of Robert John and Rita Inez (Symonds) Cooper. arrived in New Zealand, 1975.
College and health service administrator
Cooper, Michael Hymie was born on December 15, 1938 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Son of Robert John and Rita Inez (Symonds) Cooper. arrived in New Zealand, 1975.
Bachelor with honors, U. Leicester, United Kingdom, 1961.
Reader in Economics, U. Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, 1971-1975; from professor Economics to assistant vice chancellor, U. Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1976-1989; pro vice chancellor, U. Otago, Dunedin, since 1990.
Chairman Showcase Dunedin Trust, since 1988, Columbia College Board of governments, Dunedin, 1984-1989, Otago Hospital Board, Dunedin, 1986-1988. Health commissioner OtagoArea Health Board, since 1991. Member Otago Area Health Board (chairperson 1986-1991), New Zealand Health Research Council (deputy chairman since 1990), Health Bds.
New Zealand (vice president 1989-1991), New Zealand Association Economics (president 1980-1982), Rotary (president 1989-1990, area representative 1991-1992, Paul Harris fellow since 1989).
Married Angela Joy Gardner, January 1, 1972. Children: Jennifer Sarah, Joanna Sophia, Robert John.