Edith Cowan University has appointed Clare Pollock as its new vice-chancellor and president, to replace Steve Chapman.
Edith Cowan University has appointed Clare Pollock as its new vice-chancellor and president, to replace Steve Chapman.
Ms Pollock is set to join ECU in late September, after serving as senior deputy vice-chancellor and provost at Western Sydney University.
She previously held executive roles at Flinders University in Adelaide, and leadership positions at Curtin University, where she worked for more than 10 years.
At Curtin, Ms Pollock was the head of the university's School of Psychology and Speech Pathology and was acting pro-vice chancellor at the faculty of health sciences in 2012, before she was appointed as associate provost in 2013.
“I’m excited to be returning to Western Australia to lead ECU at such an exciting time in its evolution,” Ms Pollock said.
“I plan to build on the outstanding success of ECU to date.
“The university’s commitment to excellence in teaching, student satisfaction and equitable access to education resonates deeply with my own personal and professional values.
“I aim for us to increase research impact, engaging with industry and government to provide solutions on issues that matter to our communities.
“I look forward to working closely with ECU’s talented staff and students to achieve these goals.”
ECU chancellor Denise Goldsworthy said Ms Pollock’s appointment marked a significant moment for the university.
“Professor Pollock will augment our research initiatives, spearhead the opening of ECU City and continue to drive our impressive progress on student satisfaction and global rankings,” she said.
Ms Pollock succeeds Mr Chapman, who will finish as vice-chancellor on July 31 after more than nine years in the role.
“I would like to sincerely thank our outgoing vice-chancellor and president, Professor Steve Chapman who has been an exceptional leader, making invaluable contributions during his tenure,” Ms Goldsworthy said.
“His hard work, strategic vision, research commitment and innovative approach have propelled our university forward, leaving a profound and enduring impact that will be felt for years to come.”
