Dr Willis Pickard was editor of theTimes Educational Supplement Scotland for twenty two years until he retired in 2001. TheUniversity of Edinburgh recognised his contribution by awarding anhonorary degree in 2002.[1]
Willis Pickard was features editor ofThe Scotsman.[2] Whilst TES Scotland Editor, he was also a broadcasting commentator on the educational scene and pursued a wide range of public commitments. His appointments include member of theScottish Arts Council from 1982 to 1988 and of its Literature Committee, chairman of Book Trust Scotland, member of the Board ofScotland in Europe and Chair ofTheatre Objektiv, a drama company. He wasRector of Aberdeen University from 1988 to 1990. He works for theBBC on the appointments committee to the Broadcasting Council for Scotland, and in 2005, was appointed Trustee of theNational Library of Scotland.[3]
With John Dobie, he has writtenThe Political Context of Education after Devolution.[4] A lifelong member of theScottish Liberal Democrats, Pickard stood in two general elections as a candidate forNorth East Fife.[5]
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