In Principio v16 no1 (2005)

the growth and development of the University is testimony to what has been achieved in the past 12 years. Fr Malloy has been a keen and involved participant over this time and continues as a Trustee of the University. Due to changes in higher education brought about by the Commonwealth legislation passed in 2003, The University of Notre Dame Australia Act will be submitted to State Parliament mid-year for amendment. In particular, the revised Act will seek to make more explicit the Object or purpose of the University, especially its status as a Catholic university committed to teaching and training for the professions. Importantly, it will also introduce changes to the governance arrangements of Notre Dame demanded by the Commonwealth, such as a restructuring of the key decision– making structures of the University - the Board of Governors and the yet to be formed Board of Directors. ' Over the past 15 years, the Board of Governors has been chaired by the Chancellor, Terry O'Connor QC. Having come to the end of his term, Terry has elected not to renew his appointment as Chancellor; consequently, his long-time deputy, Sr Sonia Wagner will act in this position during 2005 until such time as the Trustees confirm the appointment of a new Chancellor. Many thanks to Terry for his commitment and service over the critical formative years! As Provost, I see the year ahead as one of excitement, possibility and challenge. Notre Dame has established itself as a serious provider of high quality professional preparation and tertiary education. The challenge is to confirm this status and improve upon it making Notre Dame the University of first choice for an increasing number of students. All the changes that are in place for 2005 are directed towards that end. "- Father Peter Jarret, Father Malloy & Father Mark Poorman of Not re Dame, Indiana.