Australian Catholic University has announced its next vice-chancellor and president will be Professor Zlatko Skrbis.
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Outgoing vice chancellor Professor Greg Craven announced in April he would be retiring after 13 years as the head of ACU.
Professor Skrbis comes in to the job having held senior executive roles at the University of Queensland and Monash University, and joined ACU in 2018 as deputy vice-chancellor (education).
Since joining ACU Professor Skrbis, who holds a PhD in Sociology and undertakes research in to migration, social theory and youth studies, has been helping transform the university with a focus on a new and mission-based value to the institution.
"I believe that to maintain a competitive advantage, ACU must deliver a diverse range of market-facing courses that lead to future-ready career outcomes. This will be achieved by offering courses that provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the demands of current and emerging markets," he said.
"I am committed to providing ACU with leadership that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and predicated on a strong commitment to excellence, enterprise, and empathy. My ambition is that we evolve as a dynamic and innovative university, while being globally recognised as an institution that adheres to its strong Catholic principles and makes a tangible improvement to the lives of others through excellence in education research, and community engagement."
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ACU Chancellor John Fahey said Professor Skrbis had already established himself as having a fundamental role in the university's future.
"Professor Skrbis was appointed following an international recruitment search. He is an outstanding candidate with a solid background in the Australian higher education sector. He has built a distinguished international research profile and is committed to the tradition of Catholic higher education. The University's Senate and I look forward to working with Professor Skrbis."
He will start his new role on January 11, 2021.
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