The Vice Chancellor and President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is responsible to the Council of the University
In his capacity as Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian O'Connor is responsible for:
- articulating a clear strategic direction for the University
- providing academic and administrative leadership
- maintaining a focus on quality
- engendering a collegial community amongst staff and students
- fostering effective relationships with stakeholders
- ensuring sound financial management and stewardship of resources.
The Vice Chancellor also has a number of statutory responsibilities and accountabilities outlined in the Griffith University Act 1998 and other relevant state and commonwealth legislation and is involved in the following associations.
The Vice Chancellor is a member of Universities Australia the forum of the chief executive officers of Australia's universities. Universities Australia promotes the needs, interests and purpose of Australian universities and develops policy positions and guidelines on higher education matters.
Alongside the vice chancellors of the other six member institutions of Innovative Research Universities, the Vice Chancellor is heavily involved in the work of this national alliance of research-based universities each of which has comprehensive disciplinary coverage and a strong commitment to innovation and an inter-disciplinary focus.
Reports to university council
Browse the Vice Chancellor's reports for the past five years
News
June 22, 2018
Griffith benefactor honoured at major philanthropic awards
Dr Soheil Abedian is a pioneer and not just in the prestige property industry. The Iranian-born developer has now been recognised as a leader in philanthropy and higher education.
June 22, 2018
Environmental mission spreads from remote village to the world
Only the third person from his Nepali village to receive a PhD, Griffith University alumnus Dr Hum Gurung has dedicated his professional life to environmental conservation, becoming a global leader in the field
June 22, 2018
Simon says business the key to solving social inequity
As co-founder of Everydayhero, Griffith graduate Simon Lockyer changed fundraising globally. Now with Five Good Friends, he has turned his social conscience and business sense to aged care
June 22, 2018
Gold Coast research helps fight against oral cancer in India
Griffith alumnus Dr Bhawna Gupta is applying research conducted on the Gold Coast to inform programs and policies around a medical epidemic in her Indian homeland
Events
June 22, 2018
Griffith benefactor honoured at major philanthropic awards
Dr Soheil Abedian is a pioneer and not just in the prestige property industry. The Iranian-born developer has now been recognised as a leader in philanthropy and higher education.
June 22, 2018
Environmental mission spreads from remote village to the world
Only the third person from his Nepali village to receive a PhD, Griffith University alumnus Dr Hum Gurung has dedicated his professional life to environmental conservation, becoming a global leader in the field
June 22, 2018
Simon says business the key to solving social inequity
As co-founder of Everydayhero, Griffith graduate Simon Lockyer changed fundraising globally. Now with Five Good Friends, he has turned his social conscience and business sense to aged care
June 22, 2018
Gold Coast research helps fight against oral cancer in India
Griffith alumnus Dr Bhawna Gupta is applying research conducted on the Gold Coast to inform programs and policies around a medical epidemic in her Indian homeland
Inviting the Vice Chancellor to your event
External organisations
The Office of the Vice Chancellor is happy to receive enquiries about the Vice Chancellor’s availability for your event. If you wish to invite the Vice Chancellor, it is important to test a date as early as possible by contacting Ms Jennifer Trapp.
Staff
Any staff wishing to invite any dignitaries to officiate at an event must complete a Dignitary Invitation Request available on Griffith events.
Honouring remarkable griffith people
We honour remarkable people for success in their respective fields
University executive
Ian O'Connor AC
Vice Chancellor and President
Ned Pankhurst
Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor
Debra Henly
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Martin Betts
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement)
Mr Peter Bryant
Vice President (Corporate Services)
Paul Mazerolle
Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law)
David Grant
Pro Vice Chancellor (Business)
Sheena Reilly
Pro Vice Chancellor (Health)
Former vice chancellors
Griffith owes much of its success to the outstanding leadership of its former Vice Chancellors
Strategic directions
The Strategic Plan gives expression to the Griffith 2020 agenda and to the vision to further develop Griffith as a university of influence.
- Strategic plans for the core businesses of the University are available through the Plans and publications page.
- Operational and implementation plans and reports are available to Griffith users only via the Staff portal.
Contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Leneen Forde Chancellery (G34)
Griffith University
Gold Coast campus
Southport Qld 4222
Office of the Vice Chancellor
Bray Centre (N54)
Griffith University
170 Kessels Road
Nathan Qld 4111