1996-99 and 2000-03, Dean, Federal University of Pernambuco; 2002, President, National Association of Presidents of Federal Higher Education Establishments; 2003-06, State Secretary of Education, Pernambuco; 2006, President, National Council of State Secretaries of Education. Recipient of award, International Educator of the Year, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK. Vice-President, Chamber of Basic Education, Brazilian Council of Education.