Charles Sturt University (CSU) and the University of Sydney have announced a change of leadership within their education faculties.
CSU has welcomed a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Learning and Teaching while the University of Sydney has appointed a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Student Life.
Upon assuming the role today, Professor Janelle Wheat will lead the implementation of the University of Sydney’s external review of the Division of Learning and Teaching.
She was previously held the position of Deputy Dean (Education) at the University of New South Wales’ Faculty of Science. Prior to this, she spent over 15 years within Charles Sturt’s Faculty of Science, in roles ranging from lecturer, course director, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching, and most recently Associate Dean (Academic).
“Professor Wheat is experienced in the development, management and implementation of innovative learning and teaching curriculum design, and strategies to enhance and support student learning,” Charles Sturt Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, John Germov said.
Professor Wheat, who will be based at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, said she was excited to take on the role with Charles Sturt.
“With my past experience at Charles Sturt University I am well placed to implement the outcomes from the external review of the Division of Learning and Teaching,” Professor Wheat said.
Dr Susanna Scarparo, who was announced as the University of Sydney’s new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Student Life, will commence her new role on 1 October 2019.
Dr Scarparo – who has a PhD in Italian and Comparative Literature from the University of Auckland – comes to Sydney most recently from the Australian National University, where she is currently Associate Professor for the School of Literature, Language and Linguistics, and Associate Dean (Student Experience). As part of that role, Dr Scarparo introduced a Student Peer Mentoring and Leadership Program for the Arts faculty’s 5,000 students.
She will now lead the University of Sydney’s focus on providing strategic academic leadership for student life at the University, including the implementation of many aspects of the student experience strategy.
“Dr Scarparo will continue the very good work of Professor Chua, with her really impressive skills and experience, as well as her real passion for student welfare and learning,” Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Pip Pattison said.
Dr Scarparo said she student life is “central” to the University’s culture.
“I am really looking forward to building on the work that the university has already been doing,” Dr Scarparo said.