Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Professor Kris Ryan
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Areas of responsibility
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Kris Ryan is responsible for preserving the University’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, promoting a culture of excellence across the student experience.
The DVC(A) leads initiatives aimed at student success and retention, integration of services for students and quality standards.
Biography
Prior to his appointment at The University of Queensland, Kris held multiple education leadership roles in student experience, diversity and inclusion, education innovation and education policy. He has published over 80 articles and book chapters with a focus on tertiary education and engineering research.
Kris has led multidisciplinary teams to establish and implement the design of innovative learning and teaching spaces within Australia and overseas. He has led the development of multiple education technologies, including a novel eAssessment platform enabling multidisciplinary online assessment.
These contributions have been recognised nationally and internationally and include an Australian Financial Review Education Award, the International Architecture MasterPrize™ (AMP) for Educational Buildings, and the International eAssessment award for summative assessment.
Kris holds a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (2009), Doctor of Philosophy (2005), and a Bachelor of Engineering (2000) from Monash University.
Contact
Megan Alexander, Executive Assistant
dvca.office@uq.edu.au
+61 7 3346 7754
Dr Michaela Deen, Director, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Executive team
Professor Suzanne Le Mire
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
The PVC (ESE) works closely with the DVC(A) to promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. They lead strategic projects that aim to provide a distinctive student experience enriched by UQ's research capacity.
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Brenda Parker, Executive Assistant
Dr Kathryn Blyth
Director, Academic Services Division and Academic Registrar
The Director oversees the strategic planning, administration and delivery of academic services, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of academic processes and student records.
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Cassey Symons, Executive Assistant
Professor Gregory Winslett
Director, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI)
The Director is responsible for achieving ITaLI's objectives. These include innovation in teaching and learning, digital learning, development and recognition of excellent teaching, quality assurance and enhancement, curriculum reform and renewal, and research in teaching and learning.
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Christine Neville, Executive Assistant
Dr Caroline Williams
University Librarian
The University Librarian leads UQ Library, with a particular focus on enhancing the student experience of the Library, developing partnerships and collaborative ways of working, and building support for research, including open access.
View Dr Caroline Williams' profile
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Karen Platz, Personal Assistant
Dr Dino Willox
Director, Student Enrichment and Success
Student Enrichment and Success facilitates opportunities and produces resources that enhance student academic achievement, personal growth, and success throughout the student learning journey.
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Caitlin Taylor, Executive Assistant
Kym Powell
Associate Director, Student Support and Wellbeing (Interim)
Student Support and Wellbeing Services focus on proactive engagement, early intervention and timely supports to ensure students have what they need to thrive academically and personally.
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Executive Assistant