Chrysostomos A. Sofianos
Encyclopedia
Dr. Chrysostomos A. Sofianos is a Cypriot educator who became known because of his role in advocating and strategizing the educational reform of Cyprus
in the eighties from the post of the Minister of education, and of a party leader.
and political
positions in Cyprus
and in the United States
, such as Teacher at all levels of primary
and secondary education
(1959–1961, 1966–1969), lecturer at the Paedagogical Academy of Cyprus (1969–1972), Research Associate at the Center for Human Resource Development of the Ohio State University
(U.S.A), (1973–1975), Assistant Professor of Education at Elmira College
(U.S.A), (1975–1976), Minister of Education of Cyprus (1976–1980), Director General of C + M University Preparatory Center (1984–1986). His broad teaching experience included courses in Philology, Greek Language, Philosophy, History, Theory and Philosophy of Education, Sociology and Latin.
, Chief Editor of the weekly newspaper “Kypriaki”, (1982–1983), Director of the Government Printing Office (1986–1993), Director of the Presidential Palace, (1993–1995) and Secretary of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus (1995–2003).
in education and thus promote the cypriot identity.
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
in the eighties from the post of the Minister of education, and of a party leader.
Positions held
Dr. Chrysostomos A. Sofianos has served in several teaching, administrativeAcademic administration
An academic administration is a branch of university or college employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution and separate from the faculty or academics, although some personnel may have joint responsibilities...
and political
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
positions in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
and in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, such as Teacher at all levels of primary
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
and secondary education
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
(1959–1961, 1966–1969), lecturer at the Paedagogical Academy of Cyprus (1969–1972), Research Associate at the Center for Human Resource Development of the Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
(U.S.A), (1973–1975), Assistant Professor of Education at Elmira College
Elmira College
Elmira College is a coeducational private liberal arts college located in Elmira, in New York State's Southern Tier region.The college is noted as the oldest college still in existence which granted degrees to women that were the equivalent of those given to men...
(U.S.A), (1975–1976), Minister of Education of Cyprus (1976–1980), Director General of C + M University Preparatory Center (1984–1986). His broad teaching experience included courses in Philology, Greek Language, Philosophy, History, Theory and Philosophy of Education, Sociology and Latin.
Political and social life
Dr. Sofianos was Founder and President of the political party PAME , (1980–1983), Founder and Member of Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology InstituteCyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute
The Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute is a non-profit, non-Governmental independent organization active in programs with future orientation in areas related to human brain-modern technology-social transformation and the repercussions of relevant research for humanity.-Founding history:The...
, Chief Editor of the weekly newspaper “Kypriaki”, (1982–1983), Director of the Government Printing Office (1986–1993), Director of the Presidential Palace, (1993–1995) and Secretary of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus (1995–2003).
Educational reforms
Dr. Sofianos has initiated far-reaching educational reforms during his term as Minister of Education. He was the first minister of education who dared to upgrade the status of the Cypriot dialectCypriot dialect
Cypriot dialect may refer to:Modern dialects* Cypriot Maronite Arabic* Cypriot Greek* Cypriot TurkishAncient dialects* Arcadocypriot* Eteocypriot...
in education and thus promote the cypriot identity.