The Vice Chancellor and President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is responsible to the Council of the University
As Vice Chancellor, Professor Carolyn Evans 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
May 21, 2019
Griffith student using design to change lives
Queensland College of Art design student Riley Sheehan is using his Honours project to overhaul his electric wheelchair, proving that design can change people's lives.
May 20, 2019
Piano virtuoso wins scholarship to study at Griffith
Gold Coast piano virtuoso Nina Fan is the inaugural recipient of the Emily Reinhardt Piano Scholarship - part of a $1 million bequest to the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
May 16, 2019
Griffith animation degree ranked number one in Australia
Griffith Film School's animation program has been ranked number two in Australia and within the top ten globally, according to the latest International Animation School Rankings.
May 14, 2019
Student mentors reap benefits while making a positive difference
Griffith University’s Mentoring and Orientation Hub are calling for student mentors for Trimester 2, providing a top opportunity for current students to develop a range of positive graduate attributes. Mentoring and Orientation Hub Manager Nathan Seng says the benefits of becoming a student mento...
Events
May 21, 2019
Griffith student using design to change lives
Queensland College of Art design student Riley Sheehan is using his Honours project to overhaul his electric wheelchair, proving that design can change people's lives.
May 20, 2019
Piano virtuoso wins scholarship to study at Griffith
Gold Coast piano virtuoso Nina Fan is the inaugural recipient of the Emily Reinhardt Piano Scholarship - part of a $1 million bequest to the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
May 16, 2019
Griffith animation degree ranked number one in Australia
Griffith Film School's animation program has been ranked number two in Australia and within the top ten globally, according to the latest International Animation School Rankings.
May 14, 2019
Student mentors reap benefits while making a positive difference
Griffith University’s Mentoring and Orientation Hub are calling for student mentors for Trimester 2, providing a top opportunity for current students to develop a range of positive graduate attributes. Mentoring and Orientation Hub Manager Nathan Seng says the benefits of becoming a student mento...
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
Professor Carolyn Evans
Vice Chancellor and President
Debra Henly
Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor
Martin Betts
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement)
Andrea Bishop
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) - Acting
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