UQ appointments to further global reputation - Chancellor

The University of Queensland Senate last night unanimously endorsed changes to Vice-Chancellor Professor John Hay's executive group.

Professor Ted Brown's appointment as Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University was extended until December 2002 in view of his outstanding achievements in the role that he has held since 1990.

Professor Trevor Grigg was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) and charged with advancing the institution's growth at home and abroad. Professor Grigg was previously Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

Chancellor Sir Llew Edwards said the appointments would further strengthen the executive team and were very important to the University's future both in academic and financial terms.

"Professor Hay is an outstanding Vice-Chancellor and these appointments will assist his drive to enhance the global viability of the University", Sir Llewellyn said.

Professor Hay said retaining Professor Brown was "vital to the University's meeting the challenges of the future".

"Ted is a remarkable deputy and colleague," he said.

Professor Grigg had demonstrated his outstanding capacity to support growth at home and abroad through his work establishing the new, cutting-edge Ipswich campus of UQ and his drive to consolidate the institution's profile, Professor Hay said.

"Trevor is to be charged with securing strategic on and off-shore partnerships, developing the university financially and securing growth in student demand through high quality international and domestic linkages," Professor Hay said.

"Both appointments will add considerable momentum to the efforts of our staff to grow the University's formidable reputation as a global participant in higher education," he said.

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