
Expertise
Prior to TEQSA’s establishment, I was a member of institutional review panels, as a representative of the NSW Vice Chancellors' Committee, engaged in accreditation reviews of private higher education providers. Prior to 2018, I also undertook external reviews of organisational units and academic governance.
Examples of projects by type in the last 5 years include:
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Reviews of corporate and/or academic governance for universities and independent higher education providers;
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External expert reviews (Consultant) of Limited Self-Accrediting Authority documentation;
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External expert reviews (Consultant) of registration and reregistration documentation;
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Review and redrafting of Research and Higher Degree Research Frameworks, including Research and Higher Degree Research Policies and Procedures for universities and independent higher education providers;
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Review and redrafting of Teaching and Learning Policies and Procedures for universities and independent higher education providers;
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Expert opinion on higher education matters;
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External independent reviews of the life cycle of student complaints and grievances;
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Mentoring and support to chairs of academic boards and academic staff.
Qualifications
1988
The University of New England, Australia
1989
The University of New England, Australia
1996
The University of New England, Australia
2013 and continuing
Australian Institute of
Company Directors
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Geography)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy
GAICD (Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors)

