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
February 14, 2019
Brave new world
Fine Art students at the Queensland College of Art have curated a new exhibition of works inspired by a recent European study tour.
February 14, 2019
The Griffith film grad behind the nation’s number one show
Griffith Film School alumnus Pete Cunningham has forged a successful career in the TV industry, crafting compelling stories for some of Australia's biggest reality hits, from The Voice to Big Brother, Australian Survivor and Married at First Sight.
February 11, 2019
Griffith grad Kate Miller-Heidke to represent Australia at Eurovision
Griffith alumnus Kate Miller-Heidke has been chosen to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Miller-Heidke's stunning performance of Zero Gravity won the public vote at the live TV finals for Eurovision - Australia Decides, held on the Gold Coast over the weekend.
February 04, 2019
Griffith graduate Jasmine Dowling named Creative of the Year
QCA alumnus Jasmine Dowling was named Creative of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women of the Year awards, capping off a stellar run for the talented typographer.
Events
February 14, 2019
Brave new world
Fine Art students at the Queensland College of Art have curated a new exhibition of works inspired by a recent European study tour.
February 14, 2019
The Griffith film grad behind the nation’s number one show
Griffith Film School alumnus Pete Cunningham has forged a successful career in the TV industry, crafting compelling stories for some of Australia's biggest reality hits, from The Voice to Big Brother, Australian Survivor and Married at First Sight.
February 11, 2019
Griffith grad Kate Miller-Heidke to represent Australia at Eurovision
Griffith alumnus Kate Miller-Heidke has been chosen to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Miller-Heidke's stunning performance of Zero Gravity won the public vote at the live TV finals for Eurovision - Australia Decides, held on the Gold Coast over the weekend.
February 04, 2019
Griffith graduate Jasmine Dowling named Creative of the Year
QCA alumnus Jasmine Dowling was named Creative of the Year at the Cosmopolitan Women of the Year awards, capping off a stellar run for the talented typographer.
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
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