the Bermuda College.

At a press conference held yesterday at the Stonington campus, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Lt. Col. Michael Darling said that Dr. Ming was returning home after a 12-year absence to take up the appointment.

"We are very fortunate to have in Bermuda people of the quality of Dr.

Ming,'' he said.

His remarks were echoed by College President Dr. George L. Cook, who said the appointment confirmed Bermuda College's quest to employ qualified Bermudians to positions of leadership and responsibility whenever possible. "I am particularly pleased to think that Dr. Ming attended the Academic Sixth Form Centre. This was the start of the Bermuda College, so he really has come home.'' Dr. Cook said that the new Vice President's duties would include the development of the College's research capabilities, which would mean combining forces with establishments overseas to generate a wider range of data and information.

He will also be responsible for human resources and fund-raising and serve on the admissions committee.

Dr. Ming's appointment is seen as part of an effort to increase the overall efficiency of the College in terms of present requirements and future planning.

It is expected that another Vice President, responsible for academic and student affairs, will be named shortly.

Educated at Berkeley Institute and the Academic Sixth Form Centre, Dr. Ming obtained his B.Sc. from the University of Ottawa and his Masters from the University of Guelph. He was also a recipient of the Sir John Cox Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies.

After teaching in Bermuda's secondary school system for some years, Dr. Ming obtained his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia.

As a specialist in industrial management, research and development, he has lectured at Simon Fraser University and acted as a consultant to the province of British Columbia and the Canadian Government.

Dr. Ming said yesterday that when he was offered the post, he had had some initial concerns about re-adapting to life in Bermuda again. "But as soon as I took one step in that ocean, felt the sun and started talking to the people here, I came to realise that this place is the envy of people the world over.'' He said the College had developed in a remarkable way.

"Twelve years ago, when I left Bermuda, construction of the campus had just begun. Now, most of the buildings have been completed and there is a strong programme of courses in a variety of fields. My responsibilities in developing this progress will be great and I'm looking forward to the challenge.'' Dr. Fred W. Ming.