About LRC
This site is maintained by:
Llewelyn R V Curling
Mechanical & Civil Engineer
Mechanical & Civil Engineering Educator
Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Technology
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
University of The Bahamas
Email: llewelyn.curling@ub.edu.bs (<-- Send comments and questions here.)
Other Websites: http://www.ub.edu.bs/
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EDUCATION
M.S., Dec. 1991, Civil Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL.
Ph.D., June 1990, Mechanical Engineering, McGill Univ., Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
M.Eng., June 1982, Mechanical Engineering, McGill Univ.
B.Eng., Nov. 1979, Mechanical Engineering, McGill Univ.
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2008 – Present: Contributing Editor for the International Journal of Bahamian Studies, University (formerly College) of The Bahamas.
September 2006 – Present: Professor, School of Mathematics, Physics & Technology (formerly School of Sciences & Technology), University (formerly College) of The Bahamas.
Sept 1992 - Present: Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Coordinator, University (formerly College) of The Bahamas.
2012 – Present: School Board Member, SMPT, University (formerly College) of The Bahamas.
2014 – Present: Baccalaureate Service Committee Member, University (formerly College) of The Bahamas.
2011 – 2014: Baccalaureate Service Committee Chair, College of The Bahamas.
2012 – 2013: Legislation Committee Member for the University Transition Secretariat, College of The Bahamas.
2010 – 2012: Promotions Board Member for Instructional and Non-instructional Faculty, College of The Bahamas.
March 2008 – 2014: Financial Consultant for the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas, concerning improvements to the faculty career and salary structure and remuneration system at the College of The Bahamas.
2008: Financial Consultant for the Public Managers Union, COB Branch, concerning a rationalization of the mid managers career and salary structure at the College of The Bahamas.
Feb 2008 – March 2008: Financial Consultant for the Bahamas Public Services Union, COB Branch, concerning a rationalization of the staff career and salary structure at the College of The Bahamas.
July 2005 – August 2006: Associate Professor, School of Sciences & Technology, College of The Bahamas.
Jan 2005 – June 2005: Senior Lecturer, School of Sciences and Technology, College of The Bahamas.
April 2004 – March 2006: Financial Consultant for the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas, concerning a new career and salary structure for faculty at the College of The Bahamas.
Sept 1999 – Dec 2004: Senior Lecturer, School of Technology, College of The Bahamas.
Sept 1998 – 2001: Chief Editor of the TECH NEWS, School of Technology Newsletter, College of The Bahamas.
May 1998 - June 1998: Post Doctoral Fellow, McGill Univ., Continuation of a subcontract on the flow-induced vibration of control rods for a new design of a neutron generator.
Sept 1995 - Aug 1998: Chairperson, Division of Technology, College of The Bahamas.
Sept 1994 - Aug 1995: Acting Chairperson, Division of Technology, College of The Bahamas.
Sept 1993 - Aug 1994: Acting Assistant Chairperson, Division of Technology, College of The Bahamas.
Sept 1993 - June 1994: President, Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas.
June 1993 - July 1993: Post Doctoral Fellow, McGill Univ., Team member for a subcontract on the flow-induced vibration of control rods for a new design of a neutron generator, for Argonne National Laboratories.
May 1992 - July 1992: Engineering Consultant to the Water & Sewerage Corp., Nassau, Bahamas, on the preventive maintenance of its pumping facilities.
Jan 1992 – Aug 1999: Lecturer, Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Technology, College of The Bahamas. (Subjects taught: FORTRAN for Engineers and Scientists, Thermodynamics, Engineering Graphics, Statics, Dynamics, Blue Print Reading, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Materials Science, Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Mechanical Technology, Visual Basic Programming).
May 1991 - Sept 1991: Business Consultant to C & S Steel & Building Supplies Co., Nassau, Bahamas, on the evaluation and implementation of the DAC EASY accounting software.
March 1991 - May 1991: Civil Engineering Student, F.I.T., Cost Estimating Project: Construction costs for the widening of Milton Road across I-95, Melbourne, FL.
Jan 1991 - March 1991: Civil Engineering Student, F.I.T., Stormwater Management Project: Development of a drainage site plan for a shopping center in Cocoa, FL. Construction Project Management Project: Pictorial documentation of the construction conversion of The Melbourne JAI ALAI Complex to The Melbourne Greyhound Park. Contract by Associated Construction Management, Inc., Lake Worth, FL.
Sept 1990 - Dec 1990: Civil Engineering Student, F.I.T., Site Planning Project: Plan of study for the relocation and expansion of Meadowlane Community Library, for Brevard County Commission, Melbourne, FL.
Sept 1979 - June 1990: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant, McGill Univ. Performed research in the area of Fluid/Structure Interaction with application to the Vibration of Pipes and Nuclear Reactor Fuel Rods, using theoretical analyses, digital electronic instrumentation, pressure measurement techniques and application computer programming.
Sept 1979 - June 1990: Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant, McGill Univ. Taught Mechanics of Systems, Mechanical Laboratory (Air Compressors, Diesel Engines, Gasoline Engines, Gas Turbines, Flow Measurement, Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamics and Vibration Analysis), Control Theory and Gas Dynamics.
CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Microsoft .NET Academic Initiative (Training Seminar), February 5, 6, 2004, at the College of The Bahamas
2. Certificate: Advanced Microsoft Access, May 2003, College of The Bahamas
3. Certificate: Introduction to Microsoft Access, March 2003, College of The Bahamas
4. Oral Presentation Workshop for Managers, April 10, 17 & 24, 2002, at the College of The Bahamas
5. COB Professional Development Workshop Series: Course and Program Design and Development, February 8, 15 and March 2, 9, 2001, at the College of The Bahamas
6. Communication Skills and Conflict Management Seminar, Oct. 14, 1997, at the College of The Bahamas
7. Mid-managers Retreat, summer, 1997, at the College of The Bahamas
8. Chairpersons Workshop, 1995, at the College of The Bahamas
9. Building Relations in the Workplace, October 20-21, 1994, Bahamas Human Resources Development Association, Nassau, Bahamas
10. Construction Project Management, March 1991, Trauner Consulting Services, Inc., at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
AWARDS
2007 Salute to Greatness, for 27 years of service in education, King Humanitarian & Global Foundation, Inc.
2005 Stanley Wilson Award for Excellence in Research, College of The Bahamas
2003 Plaque for Outstanding Service as President, Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas
1996 Who's Who in Science and Engineering
1995 Unsung Hero Award, Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas
1994 Who's Who in the World
1994 Award for Outstanding Service to the College of The Bahamas
1984 Alma Mater Fellowship, McGill University
1982 Merit Award, McGill University
1979 H.G.S.Murray Technical Paper Prize, McGill Univ.
1978 University Scholar, McGill Univ.
1978 John Bonsall Porter Award, McGill Univ.
1977 Charles Michael Morssen Bursary, McGill Univ.
1976 Bahamas Oil Refining Co. Scholarship
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Civil Engineers (1992-1996)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (since 1991)
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Publications and Presentations in Engineering Research
Modal vibrations at the repeated eigenfrequencies of symmetric and nearly-symmetric cylinder-systems in turbulent axial flow, Ll.R. Curling, M.P. Païdoussis, J.O. Gagnon and B. Mark, (In progress).
The development of a device selection model for wireless computing devices used to support communication flow in high-consequence emergency management, P. McCauley-Bush, S. Gaines, A. Watlington III, M. Jeelani, L. Curling, & , P. Armbrister, Chapter 52, pp. 486-499, in Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I: Section III: Product Design and Evaluation, M.M. Soares and F. Rebelo, eds., 2012, CRC Press.
Assessment of communication needs for emergency management officials in high-consequence emergencies, P. McCauley-Bush, M.I. Jeelani, S. Gaines, Ll.R. Curling, A.P. Armbrister, A. Watlington III, R. Major, L. Rolle & S. Cohen, J. of Emergency Management, 2012, January/February, 15-25. DOI: 10.5055/jem. 2012.0083.
Analyses for random flow-induced vibration of cylindrical structures subjected to turbulent axial flow, Ll.R.Curling & M.P.Païdoussis, J. of Sound and Vibration, 2003, 264(4), 795-833.
A discrete method for the acoustic transmissibility of a pressure transducer-in-capsule arrangement, Ll.R.Curling & M.P.Païdoussis, J. of Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 1995, 9(3), 225-241.
The characterization of turbulent pressure fluctuations on cylinders in axial flow, L.R.Curling & M.P.Païdoussis, Proc. International Conference on Near-Wall Turbulent Flows, Tempe, AZ, 1993, 783-792.
Noise removal from power spectral densities of multicomponent signals by the coherence method, Ll.R.Curling, J.O.Gagnon & M.P.Païdoussis, J. of Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 1992, 6(1), 17-27.
Measurements and characterization of wall-pressure fluctuations on cylinders in a bundle in turbulent axial flow: Part 1: Spectral characteristics, L.R.Curling & M.P.Païdoussis, J. of Sound and Vibration, 1992, 157(3), 405-433.
Measurements and characterization of wall-pressure fluctuations on cylinders in a bundle in turbulent axial flow: Part 2: Temporal characteristics, L.R.Curling & M.P.Païdoussis, J. of Sound and Vibration, 1992, 157(3), 435-449.
Measurements of wall pressure fluctuations on cylinders in a bundle in turbulent axial flow, Llewelyn R.V. Curling, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, March, 1990, 407 pages.
An analytical model for vibration of clusters of flexible cylinders in turbulent axial flow, M.P.Païdoussis & L.R.Curling, J. of Sound and Vibration, 1985, 98(4), 493-517.
A theoretical model for vibration analysis of cylinders in axial flow, L.R.Curling and J.O.Gagnon, Proc. Symposium on Flow Induced Vibrations – Vol. 4 – Vibration Induced by Axial and Annular Flows, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Dec 9-14, 1984, 105-113.
Theory of vibration of clusters of cylinders in axial flow, Llewelyn R. Curling, Master Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, October 1982, 667 pages.
Experiments on fluidelastic instability of cylinder clusters in axial flow, M.P.Païdoussis, Ll.R.Curling & J.O.Gagnon, J. of Fluids Engineering, 1982, 104, 342-347.
The basis of a mathematical model for sub-critical vibration of bundled fuel elements in axial flow, L.R.Curling & M.P.Paidoussis, Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratories Technical Report # 81-2, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, July 1981, 33 pages.
The stability of a cluster of flexible cylinders in uniform axial flow, L. Curling, Transactions of the Canadian Nuclear Association Student Conference, University of Manitoba, March 21-22, 1980, 23-28.
Stability of a cluster of flexible cylinders in bounded axial flow, Llewelyn R. Curling, Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, April 1978, 216 pages.
Publications and Presentations in Education and Career Opportunities
Improving the educational system and increasing student achievement, L. Curling, Presented as a part of a discussion on A cultural response to education: A case for effective curriculum planning (with N. Turnquest and T. Lowe) at the University of The Bahamas Education Research Conference on Rethinking Education through a Culturally Responsive Approach, University of The Bahamas, Freeport, Bahamas, February 22-24, 2017. Download paper; https://sites.google.com/site/llewelyncurling/topics/education.
Teaching portfolios: Documenting your performance, L. Curling, Presented to Faculty of The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute at their Professional Development Session, Nassau, Bahamas, January 3, 2017. Download presentation;
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A brief look at the history and future of the School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology (College of The Bahamas), L. Curling, M. Oriakhi, G. Kemp, International Journal of Bahamian Studies, 2014, 20(2), III 15-21.
DOI: http://journals.sfu.ca/cob/index.php/files/article/view/231
A brief historical analysis and future outlook of the School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology in context with the College of The Bahamas, L. Curling, M. Oriakhi & G. Kemp, Working paper, July 17, 2014. Download paper
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A brief history of education in The Bahamas in the post-independence period including challenges and future prospects, N. Turnquest, L. Curling & A. Brown, Presented at the Bahamas @ 40 Conference: Reflecting on the Past, Envisioning the Future, College of The Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, June 12-14, 2013. Also accepted for publication in the conference proceedings. Download paper;
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The ABC of portfolio development: Pointers & Internet examples, L. Curling, Guest lecture for PSY 330 Psychological Foundations, Sojourner-Douglass College, Nassau, Bahamas, March 20, 2012. Download paper;
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The responsive twenty-first century teacher: Integrating technology into teaching & learning for greater effectiveness, L. Curling, Paper presented at the Catholic Board of Education Professional Development Seminar, St Joseph Church Hall, Boyd Road, Nassau, Bahamas, February 23, 2012. Download paper;
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An independent analysis of the BJC and BGCSE examination results from 2000 to 2010 and a framework for educational and social reform: Unabridged, L. Curling, N. Turnquest & A. Brown, 2011 (Revised 2013, Vetted and web-published 2019). Download paper; https://sites.google.com/site/llewelyncurling/topics/education.
An Analytical Overview of the BJC and BGCSE Results and a Call for Curricular Improvement and Educational Reform: A synopsis, L. Curling, N. Turnquest & A. Brown, 2011 (Revised 2012, Vetted and web-published 2019). Download paper; Download paper; https://sites.google.com/site/llewelyncurling/topics/education.
Elements of an opportunity and standards based system of education in science and technology for increased student achievement and learner satisfaction, L. Curling, Presented at the 11th Consultation of the International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education (ICRSME), Nassau, Bahamas, March 9-11, 2006. Also published in the proceedings, Global issues, challenges, and opportunities to advance science and mathematics education, D.F. Berlin and A.L. White, eds., ICRSME, Ohio State University, 2007.
Education in Science and Technology Today, L. Curling, SECME magazine, October, 2006.
Have some TEA: Technology, Engineering and Architecture, L. Curling, H. Hepburn, T. Thompson & V. Pratt, Distributed at the Bahamas Government Ministry of Education/UNESCO Science & Technology Careers Exposition for Grades 6, 9, 11 & 12, Nassau, Bahamas, March 14-17, 2005. Download paper;
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A system of education in science and technology from the ground floor to the penthouse: PART 3, the final installment, L. Curling, Tech News, School of Technology Newsletter, The College of The Bahamas, Vol. 6, 2001.
A system of education in science and technology from the ground floor to the penthouse: PART 2, L. Curling, Tech News, Division of Technology Newsletter, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 5, 1999.
Technical vocation for greater development and productivity, L. Curling, Presented at L.N.Coakley High School on Careers Day, Exuma, Bahamas, 1996.
A system of education in science and technology from the ground floor to the penthouse: PART 1, L. Curling, Tech News, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 4, June 1995.
Branches of engineering, professional engineering societies and registration, L. Curling, Tech News, A Division of Technology Publication, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 3, July 1994.
Ambiguity in a technological world: the classification of engineering, L. Curling, Tech-News, A Division of Technology Publication, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 2, May 1993.
Engineering education and technology, L. Curling, Tech-News, A Division of Technology Publication, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 1, May 1992.
Engineering: the key to industrialization, L. Curling, Tech-News, A Division of Technology Publication, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 1, May 1992.
Career opportunities for engineers, L. Curling, Tech-News, A Division of Technology Publication, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 1, May 1992.
Publications and Presentations in Science & Technology
A commentary on the health hazards, including carcinogenesis, due to excessive electrodynamic/electromagnetic radiation from radiofrequency/microwave signal transmissions and the calculation of safe distances from transmission towers and other electromagnetic sources, L.R.V. Curling, (In progress).
Investigation of excessive exposure to electromagnetic field radiation, September 4, 2013. Click here to download this paper.
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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, L. Curling, Guest lecture for TECH 019 course, College of The Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, November 2, 2007.
Nanotechnology, L. Curling, Guest lecture for LLB-Law 140 course, College of The Bahamas/University of the West Indies, Nassau, Bahamas, October 28, 2005.
A philosophy of scientific and technological innovation, L. Curling, Submitted to the BEST Commission for publication (June 3, 2004); Distributed at the Bahamas Government Ministry of Education/UNESCO Science & Technology Careers Exposition for Grades 6, 9, 11 & 12, Nassau, Bahamas, March 14-17, 2005.
Road map for the advancement of science and technology in The Bahamas, L. Curling, Contributing author, (Deputy Chairperson of the BEST Subcommittee for Science & Technology), Published by the BEST Commission, Nassau, Bahamas, July 2004. http://www.best.gov.bs/publications/ http://www.best.gov.bs/Documents/Road_Map_new_10.01.06.pdf
Researching the use of modern technology in The Bahamas, L. Curling, Presented at Research Edge forum, College of The Bahamas, November 15, 2002, and published under a similar heading in The Business Challenge, A Journal of the School of Business, College of The Bahamas, Spring, 2003, 12, 46-51. View or download paper;
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The impact of technology in science, L. Curling, Presented to Law Students in the LLB Program, University of the West Indies, Nassau, Bahamas, November 22, 2002.
The future of science and technology in a developing Bahamas, L. Curling, Presented at the Opening of Pure and Applied Science Week, College of The Bahamas, March 10, 2002.
Report of the Library Subcommittee of the Committee to Develop a Strategic Plan for Long Term Growth and Development of the College of The Bahamas, L. Curling, W. Johnson, B. Walker, E. Lightbourne, A.B. LaRoda, P. Rorick, & J. Munnings, Final report of the library subcommittee, including a computer networking plan for the College of The Bahamas, January 22, 2001, 48 pages. View or download report;
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Fundamentals of computer networking technology, L. Curling, School of Technology Technical Reports, College of The Bahamas, 2000, Report No. 00-05. View or download paper;
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Introduction to computer technology: enhancing your electronic literacy, L. Curling, Presented at Faculty Seminar, College of The Bahamas, August 18, 2000, and published under the same heading in the School of Technology Technical Reports, College of The Bahamas, 2000, Report No. 00-04. View or download paper;
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Publications and Presentations in Economics and Econometrics
The introduction of value added tax in The Bahamas: A mathematical, logical and theoretical exposé, L.R.V. Curling, (In progress).
The power of value added tax for economic growth and enhancement, L.R.Curling, Presented at the University of The Bahamas Sustainable Grand Bahama Conference, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, April 5-6, 2018. Download paper;
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A situational analysis of poverty and inequality in The Bahamas, I.B. Bennett, L.R. Curling, Final diagnostic primer for the Bahamas Vision 2040 project—25 Year national development plan, March 27, 2015.
A situational analysis of poverty and inequality in The Bahamas, L.R. Curling, Working paper for a diagnostic primer for the Bahamas Vision 2040 project—25 Year national development plan, March 5, 2015. Download paper;
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Global notes on the Bahamian economy, L.R. Curling, April 30, 2012. Download paper;
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A discourse on privatization, L.R. Curling, Paper and subject matter presented to the public on Dr. Ian Strachan’s radio talk show (GEMS 105.9), “The Nation Today”, Nassau, Bahamas, June 22, 2009.
Issues in taxation and merging economies, L.R. Curling, Chapter 12, pp. 252-277, in The Bahamas in the 21st Century, Part III: Special Issues, N. Karagiannis & O. Saunders, eds., 2009.
Tax alternatives under trade liberalization: a mathematical and philosophical exposition, L.R.Curling, Presented at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and the American Embassy’s Tax Reform Seminar entitled New Approaches to Taxation and Tax Administration in The Bahamas: A Framework for Tax Reform, Nassau, Bahamas, October 7, 2004. Download paper;
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A discussion of tax reform in The Bahamas in light of ongoing FTAA negotiations, L.R.Curling, Presented at the College of The Bahamas & The Bahamas Association for Cultural Studies’ Forum 2003, Nassau, Bahamas, June 30 – July 4, 2003. Download presentation; https://sites.google.com/site/llewelyncurling/topics/economics.
A commentary on The Bahamas Government 1994 -1995 budget, L. Curling, Presented at the Bahamas Economics Association Annual Budget Debate, Nassau, Bahamas, 1994.
Miscellaneous and Inter-Disciplinary Papers, Publications and Presentations
Blueprint for research and community development: a framework for national development, L.R.V.Curling, (Paper in progress).
Representative democracy reimagined: Are we ready for a Revised Constitutional Monarchy? L. Curling, Presented at the 2nd Annual Future of Democracy Conference, University of The Bahamas, Oakes Field Campus, July 21-22, 2017. Download paper;
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A fleshing out of the governing board, senate and other main features of “A democratic and participatory model of university governance”, L.R.Curling, Presented to the Secretary of the Council of the College of The Bahamas, January 18, 2016. Download paper;
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Promotion, L.R. Curling, Presented at Faculty Seminar, College of The Bahamas, August 19, 2014.
Philosophy underlying a democratic and participatory model of university governance, L. Curling, Presented at the 11th Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, and also published in the conference proceedings, Cancun, Mexico, August 14-16, 2013. Download paper. http://laccei.org/LACCEI2013-Cancun/authors.html;
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A scalable career and salary structure for the faculty of the Bahamas Baptist Community College (2013 – 2016), L.R. Curling, Financial document and Excel files prepared upon request for the Bahamas Baptist Community College, January 10, 2013.
Various governance structures, L. Curling, Paper presented at a meeting of the University Transition Secretariat Legislation Workgroup of the College of The Bahamas, College of The Bahamas, November 20, 2012.
A democratic and participatory model of university governance, L. Curling, Paper presented at the University of The Bahamas Symposium: Our Vision, College of The Bahamas, September 21, 2012. Download paper;
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Consultation for a UTEB / COB financial package for 2012 to 2015, L.R. Curling, Financial document and Excel files prepared upon request for the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas, April 30, 2012.
Review of a restructured career and salary structure for the staff of the College of The Bahamas, L.R.Curling, Excel files for a financial document prepared upon request for the Bahamas Public Services Union, March 7, 2011.
Review of an improved rationalization of the career and salary structure for staff at the College of The Bahamas: for salary negotiations between the BPSU and COB, L.R.Curling, Financial document prepared upon request for the Bahamas Public Services Union, March 7, 2011.
Research in the academy and its impact on the community, L. Curling, Paper presented at Faculty Seminar, College of The Bahamas, August 16, 2010.
Dossier preparation, L. Curling, Presented at a UTEB Dossier Workshop, College of The Bahamas, June 26, 2009.
An improved rationalization of the career and salary structure for middle managers at the College of The Bahamas: for salary negotiations between the PMU and COB, L.R.Curling, Financial document prepared upon request for the Public Managers Union, May 26, 2009.
A restructured career and salary structure for middle managers of the College of The Bahamas, L.R.Curling, Excel files for a financial document prepared upon request for the Public Managers Union, May 25, 2009.
Academic units, administrative services & support, institutional resources: issues and challenges, L.R.Curling, Presented at the College of The Bahamas Academic Planning Symposium, Bahamas Tourism Training Center, May 6-7, 2009.
Recension of a motivational performance evaluation instrument for UTEB/COB career & salary negotiations, L.R.Curling, Performance evaluation document (spreadsheets) prepared for the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas, July 2, 2008.
A restructured career and salary structure for the staff of the College of The Bahamas, L.R.Curling, Excel files for a financial document prepared upon request for the Bahamas Public Services Union, May 19, 2008.
Improvements to the career and salary structure and system of remuneration for faculty at the College of The Bahamas: for negotiations between UTEB and COB, L.R.Curling, Financial document and Excel files prepared upon request for the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas, May 15, 2008.
An improved rationalization of the career and salary structure for staff at the College of The Bahamas: for salary negotiations between the BPSU and COB, L.R.Curling, Financial document prepared upon request for the Bahamas Public Services Union, April 16, 2008.
Ideas for research and community development, L.R.Curling, A document on research, urban planning and national development presented at Faculty Seminar, College of The Bahamas, August 21, 2007.
A University of The Bahamas motivational performance evaluation system, L.R.Curling, Presented at Faculty Seminar, College of The Bahamas, August 22 – 25, 2006.
Philosophical underpinning of the top level organization, structure and governance of the University of The Bahamas, L.R.Curling, Working paper for meetings of the Committee for University Governance, College of The Bahamas, March 16, 2006, 3 pages.
Salary structure, conversion and budget for UTEB/COB negotiations, L.R.Curling, Financial document prepared upon request for the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas, started April 4, 2004, completed September 22, 2005.
Privatization, autonomy and academic freedom, L.R.Curling, Working paper for meetings of the Task Force for Higher Education, College of The Bahamas, April 6, 2005, 4 pages.
A green earth, Tech News, School of Technology Newsletter, College of The Bahamas, Vol. 6, 2001.
Total Quality Management (TQM), L.R. Curling, Unpublished paper, 1999 or 2000 (date uncertain), 5 pages.
Preliminary study for the feasibility of preventive maintenance for the potable water pumping facilities of the Bahamas Water & Sewerage Corporation, L.R. Curling, Document prepared for the W&SC, Nassau, Bahamas, August, 1992.
SERVICE TO COUNTRY
2007 (July–August): Chairperson of the Bahamas Environment, Science & Technology (BEST) Subcommittee for Science & Technology.
2006, May 10-13: Member of Bahamas Govt. delegation and representative of the Minister of Education, Science & Technology at CARICOM/CARISCIENCE Conference, Trinidad & Tobago.
2001 – 2007 (June): Deputy Chairperson of the Bahamas Environment, Science & Technology (BEST) Subcommittee for Science & Technology.
1998 – 2000: Bahamas Govt. Representative on the Commonwealth Science Council (CSC) for the Caribbean.
1996, March 28-29: Head of Bahamas Government Delegation to the Hemispheric Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Science & Technology, Cartagena, Columbia: A Meeting of the Summit of the Americas for agreement on the Cartagena Declaration and Plan of Action.
1995 – 2000: Bahamas Govt. Representative for the Programa Mercado Común Del Conocimiento Científico Y Tecnológico (MERCOCYT).
HOBBIES
Sports (long distance running), music.