The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) holds responsibility for the establishment and satisfaction of academic standards at ANU, including the delivery of an exceptional educational and student experience.
The portfolio's key roles are to:
- Highlight and expand the University's national and global leadership in the provision of research-led education.
- Enhance quality and standards in education, including innovation in program development and delivery and educational administration.
- Nurture and recognise student and staff achievements in education.
- Strengthen regional, national and global connections in curriculum, industry partnerships and educational research.
- Support College-led processes of curriculum renewal.
Current priorities include:
- Implementation of approaches and metrics on the recruitment, retention, mentoring, management and development of academic and professional staff to lead the sector.
- Provision of mentorship, training and/or professional development to ensure our teaching staff have the opportunity to excel
- Generation and regeneration of the University's teaching and learning spaces and practices
- Introducing Australia's first university-wide integrated approach to admissions, accommodation and scholarships which recognises academic and co-curriculum achievements and matches financial support with need and which sets the highest national standards
- Philanthropic activities to transform the opportunities of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵstudents and educators.
Associate Professor Mathew Davies currently holds the role.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality) is responsible for supporting the University’s academic standards and ensuring the quality and integrity of its education offerings.
The role focuses on the development and application of policy frameworks that underpin the student lifecycle, including admissions, program design, accreditation, and quality assurance. It also plays a key role in ensuring compliance with national regulatory requirements while promoting continuous improvement and excellence across the University’s teaching and learning activities.
Associate Professor Mathew Davies currently holds the role.
In this position, he works across the University to support academic quality, strengthen policy and governance frameworks, and ensure consistent standards in education delivery. He also chairs the Academic Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC), advising Academic Board on matters relating to academic standards, policy and quality.
Associate Professor Davies completed his PhD in International Relations at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ (ANU), with a research focus on Southeast Asian regionalism. He has held a range of senior academic leadership roles across the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs in the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Asia and the Pacific, including HDR coordination roles, Head of Department, Interim Director and Deputy Director of Education. He later served as Associate Dean (Education) for the College, where he led strategic initiatives in curriculum design, compliance and quality assurance.
His work has focused on strengthening the connection between policy and practice, supporting staff to deliver high-quality education, and ensuring that institutional frameworks enable both compliance and innovation. He has extensive experience in academic governance, curriculum reform, and aligning university processes with national regulatory standards.
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