In Principio_S1 2018_WEB

I N P R I N C I P I O | 8 EXECUTIVE MOVES ONE UNIVERSITY, ONE CULTURE, GEOGRAPHICALLY SEPARATE SITES In a strategic move designed to promote and foster Notre Dame as a single identity and culture operating across a number of geographically diverse campuses, a series of key national appointments have been made. Mr Peter Tranter has been appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor, Corporate, providing leadership in a number of areas of the University including international marketing, staffing, legal and secretariat. Professor Margot Kearns has been appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, providing leadership and management to promote excellence and innovation in all academic activities across the University. Mr Darryl Kefford has been appointed Chief Information Technology Officer, taking the lead in developing the University’s Information Technology strategy and ensuring that all systems and support structures necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. Ms Clare Stanford has taken up the role of National Executive Director, Business Diversification and Entrepreneurship, directing the University’s innovation strategies, reshaping business practices, developing new business opportunities (including new academic offerings), relationships and engagement and driving entrepreneurship throughout the University. CONTINUING THE ‘RESEARCH THAT MATTERS' TRADITION Under the guidance of Professor Gregory Blatch , appointed to the role of Pro Vice Chancellor Research last year, Notre Dame continues to develop research capacity and capability that makes a positive contribution to society across six focus areas – ethics, philosophy, theology, Catholic education, health and Indigenous studies. Before joining Notre Dame Professor Blatch was the Dean of the College of Health and Biomedicine at Victoria University in Melbourne and previously held various research and teaching roles at the University of Witwatersrand and Rhodes University in South Africa. “There has never been a better time to join our nationally recognised research institutes – Institute for Ethics and Society, Institute for Health Research and Nulungu Research Institute – and contribute new knowledge to some of the world’s pressing issues,” Professor Blatch said. At Notre Dame, our School Deans are exceptional educators and leaders and inspire students to realise their goals, going above and beyond the basic requirements of their duties to foster a positive learning environment and enhance links with industry partners to give students a head-start in their careers. NEW DEANS School of Business, Fremantle: Professor Werner Soontiens brings 25 years’ experience in economics and business management to the Fremantle Campus. As Dean he aims to “position the School as ‘the place’ where our future leaders are trained in ethical principles and practices so that they can make real changes in the workplace.” School of Law, Fremantle: Professor Joan Squelch joined the School in 2013 and follows in the footsteps of Professor Doug Hodgson who retired after 20 years at the helm. “Besides acquiring a deep knowledge of law and practical skills, we want our graduates to be well-grounded, ethical decision- makers, with a genuine commitment to social justice,” said Joan. School of Medicine, Fremantle: Professor Gervase Chaney brings unique experience to Notre Dame, having worked in private clinical practice, and in clinical and key administrative roles in Western Australia’s public health system. “I have been very fortunate in the many opportunities I have had and look forward to bringing that experience and learning to my current role,” said Dr Chaney. School of Philosophy &Theology, Sydney: Professor Renee Kohler-Ryan joined the School in 2011. In her new role she aims to help students foster critical thinking skills and to “reflect clearly and deeply on what is most important in their lives”. School of Physiotherapy, Fremantle: Professor Sarah Love has held a number of academic appointments including Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia. She has had a long association with Notre Dame, delivering guest lectures, writing curriculum and supervising practicum students.