Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic

Professor Jim Barber

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Professor Jim Barber, contributes to strategic planning, in particular academic planning and leads the development of the University’s academic plan and related policies. Responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor include:

  • Management of the academic portfolio.
  • Provision of leadership and oversight to the development of policy and strategy as it relates to the university’s academic staffing profile.
  • Leadership of the University’s strategy and policy in relation to teaching and learning.
  • Oversight of quality assurance in particular ensuring that the University’s organisational reviews and their contribution to the development of improved quality of outcomes and processes.
  • Provision of leadership and management to relevant projects deemed as strategic priorities in the RMIT Strategic Plan.
  • Deputising for the Vice-Chancellor as required.

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Contact

Faye Thomas
Executive Assistant
Building 20, Level 1, Room 6
City campus
Tel. +61 3 9925 2595
Email: faye.thomas@rmit.edu.au

Michelle Adam
Principal Advisor
Building 21, Level 3, Room 6
City campus
Tel. +613 9925 9058
Email: michelle.adam@rmit.edu.au