Shock as Uni boss leaves role
The Gold Coast’s youngest university has had a major leadership change following a meeting of its top dogs this afternoon.
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THE GOLD Coast’s youngest university has had a major leadership change after a meeting of the institution’s top members, who announced the appointment of fresh Vice Chancellor.
Southern Cross University has appointed Professor Tyrone Carlin as its new Vice Chancellor and President as of Wednesday, following a surprise exit from Professor Adam Shoemaker
Mr Shoemaker, first appointed in 2016, has accepted a role of Vice Chancellor at Victoria University in Melbourne.
The move follows a tumultuous 2020 for the tertiary education sector, which was hit hard by the coronavirus and severe drop in international student numbers.
In June the SCU was one of many universities which announced it was facing deficits - in its case around $40-58 million in the next two years - and sought voluntary redundancies among staff members.
Professor Carlin has been at the university for some time, serving in the role of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) for the last two years.
Before his move to the Gold Coast Prof Carlin spent time working at a number of other institutions, including the University of Sydney.
Chancellor Nick Burton Taylor AM said he was delighted by the appointment, which was confirmed during a University Council meeting today,
“Professor Carlin has proved himself an exceptionally capable leader in his role as Deputy Vice Chancellor,” the Chancellor said.
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“He has refocused our academic offering and has mapped out a vision for how it will be delivered.
“His appointment also provides Southern Cross with continuity during a period of challenge and reform.
“Professor Carlin has been central in formulating Southern Cross’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and it will give the University confidence in maintaining that course.”
The Chancellor paid tribute to Professor Shoemaker’s tenure, thanking him for the energy and passion he brought to the role.
“Southern Cross, under Adam’s leadership, experienced renewed growth and strong community standing,” Mr Burton Taylor said.
“We wish him success with his new role in Melbourne,” he said.
Professor Carlin, will formally take the helm on September 28.
He said described the appointment as an “enormous privilege.”
Originally published as Shock as Uni boss leaves role