Bill has taught a wide range of courses over the years, including contemporary moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of art, philosophy of justice, social philosophy, existentialism, feminine ethics, understanding self-deception, and human values in medicine. It was in his course on human values in medicine that Bill first began using film in the classroom. In 1977, Bill was recognized by Change Magazine for one of "the most notable improvements in American undergraduate teaching." He has published articles in various journals on teaching, including The Journal of Medical Education, Metaphilosophy, Criminal Justice Ethics, the Proceedings of the Philosophy of Education Society, and The Newsletter of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers. Bill is the editor of The Humanities and Public Life and is the co-editor of Justice and Punishment. He has published articles in such journals as The British Journal of Aesthetics, The Southern Journal of Philosophy, Philosophic Exchange, The Nebraska Medical Journal, The Urban Review, and The Journal of the Community Development Society. At UNOmaha, Bill has served twice as the Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion. He also served as the Coordinator of the Women's Studies Program and as President of the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women. In 1991, Bill was recognized by the Chancellor's Commission for "Outstanding Contributions to the Status of Women on the UNOmaha Campus." In 1995, Bill and his wife, Monica, were recipients of the "Prophets Award" for distinguished service to the Bethsaida Excavations Project and in 1996 Bill received the "Chancellor's Medal" for distinguished service to the University. Bill and Monica were married in 1994. He has a daughter, Nicole, by a previous marriage. He enjoys playing golf, reading mystery novels, watching hockey, and traveling. |
