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Bill Chislett is the Director of MI International, the international arm of the Fisheries and Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland. His involvement in the international field has included experience in more than 70 countries over the past 15 years. He is a tenured teacher with several years experience in Canada and overseas. Work and research experience has included assignments in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Central America.

After several years overseas he began at the Marine Institute in 1997 as International Program Officer. He accepted the position of Director of MI International in April 2000. His position involves responsibility for strategic planning, project development, proposal writing, project management, and international contract negotiation. MI International is also responsible for international contract training, international student recruitment, and mobility initiatives for faculty and students. The unit is currently engaged in projects in Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. He holds a Masters in International Development from the University of East Anglia (UK), a Bachelor of Arts (French & English / Political Science), a Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Physical Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Email: Bill.Chislett@mi.mun.ca
Telephone: 01-709-778-0558
Fax: 01-709-778-0371
Office: C3218C

• Bachelor of Arts (French/English/Political Science), Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Bachelor of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Bachelor of Physical Education and Athletics, Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Masters of Arts (International Development Studies), University of East Anglia, UK

• 2000 - Present: Director, MI International, Marine Institute
• 1997 - 2000: International Program Officer, MI International, Marine Institute
• 1996 - 1997: Manager/Instructor, Hanil Hogwan, South Korea
• 1995: Development Researcher, Southern Africa
• 1990 - 1993: Teacher, Canada

• Management of projects in South East Asia (Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia); Central Asia (Kazakhstan); South Asia (Maldives, India); Middle East (Gaza and West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan); Africa (Malawi, Mozambique)