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This page will contain the statements of the candidates for the [[board]] of Wikimedia UK, it does not yet have all the candidates' statements. Please submit questions for the candidates at [[2019 Annual General Meeting/Candidate Questions]]. | This page will contain the statements of the candidates for the [[board]] of Wikimedia UK, it does not yet have all the candidates' statements. Please submit questions for the candidates at [[2019 Annual General Meeting/Candidate Questions]]. | ||
=== Rod Ward === | ===Rod Ward=== | ||
'''Proposed by Martin Poulter, seconded by Andy Mabbett''' | |||
(User:Rodw on Wikipedia and other projects) | (User:Rodw on Wikipedia and other projects) | ||
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AGM: Elections — Candidate Statements · Candidate Questions · Resolutions |
This page will contain the statements of the candidates for the board of Wikimedia UK, it does not yet have all the candidates' statements. Please submit questions for the candidates at 2019 Annual General Meeting/Candidate Questions.
Rod Ward
Proposed by Martin Poulter, seconded by Andy Mabbett
(User:Rodw on Wikipedia and other projects)
Having put my first web page up in 1992, I discovered Wikipedia in 2004 and thought it was a great idea. During the 15 years since then I have made over 200,000 edits which have included being primary author and nominating over 50 pieces of featured content, 150 good articles etc. During this time I have been a member of various wikiprojects and other collaborative groups, taking the lead on setting up Wikiproject Somerset. I have volunteered for media interviews related to achievements and challenges. I have also participated in various activities organised by Wikimedia UK, including Wiki Loves Monuments, and I became a trainer for the charity in 2014. I have also contributed to wikicommons including uploading several thousand photographs I have taken. I still think the wiki is a great idea.
Outside my Wikipedia editing, I worked in NHS A&E departments as a charge nurse for several years before moving into higher education. My teaching and research has largely been around information literacy for evidence based practice in healthcare, including the importance of open knowledge. Project participation and leadership has included externally funded work on the quality of information on the web and a collaboration with industry for the use of electronic patient record systems in education. My current roles include being the admissions tutor for one of the largest courses in higher education and leading the European Union Nurse Adaptation programme.
I support the mission of the charity and would wish to support its activity in a range of areas. I would hope to enhance the relationship between the charity and the volunteers editing the various wiki projects and that my experience will also be useful in developing work in collaboration with the higher education sector.