Background
Hughes, Phillip William was born on March 12, 1926 in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia. Son of Francis and Margaret Ruby (Jones) Hughes.
Hughes, Phillip William was born on March 12, 1926 in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia. Son of Francis and Margaret Ruby (Jones) Hughes.
Bachelor of Science, Tasmania (Australia) University, 1947. Master of Science, Oxford (England) University, 1950. Master, Naval College, Australia, 1954.
Doctor of Philosophy, New England (Australia) University, 1981. Doctor of Medicine(honorary), University Tasmania, 1995. Doctorate(honorary), University Canberra, 1996.
Teacher Devonport High School, Tasmania, 1954. Deputy director General Education, 1965-1969. Head School of Education Canberra College Advanced Education, Australia, 1970-1980.
Professor teacher education University Tasmania, 1981-1991. Chief executive officer Australian Principals Center, Melbourne, 1995-1997. United Nations Educational research fellow Australian National University, since 1997.
Consultant United Nations Educational, Paris.
Chairman Australia School Authority, Canberia, 1973-1977. President Australian College Education, 1992-1994, Baptist University, Tasmania, 1994-1995. Fellow Australian College Education (medal 2002), Australian Council Education Administration (Gold medal 1994).
Member Australian Association Research on Education (honorary life, president 1974-1975).
Married Peggy Penvose Driscoll, June 1, 1950 (deceased 1995). Children: Phillip, Margaret, Jennifer, David, Timothy, Louise. Married Carolyn Westbrook, May 8, 1999.