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USC appoints new Vice-Chancellor
The University of the Sunshine Coast has appointed Professor Greg Hill as its new Vice-Chancellor and President.
A special meeting of the USC Council last night approved the appointment of Professor Hill, who has been the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor since 2005.
Chancellor John Dobson said the selection panel had received more than 20 high-quality applications for the position, with applications from as far away as Great Britain and the United States.
He said the panel was impressed by Professor Hill’s strong vision for the future of the University and his commitment to USC’s key goals like sustainability, research and the educational advancement of the region.
Chancellor Dobson said he and the USC Council expressed complete confidence in Professor Hill’s ability to lead USC to an exciting future in this great region.
Professor Hill, whose career has included placements at the University of Queensland and Charles Darwin University, said his appointment was a “dream come true”.
“After working here for five years, I think I’ve become part of this institution and part of the region as well,” he said. “The opportunity to move the uni forward is pretty exciting stuff. The growth rate in student numbers and research has been quite extraordinary.
“We’re the fastest-growing campus in the country, but we can’t afford to rest on our laurels. In reference to the sector, we’re still a small institution.”
Professor Hill said he would like to develop further research concentrations at USC, particularly in areas like health and education which support the largest teaching programs.
He will also encourage the community to become business partners with the University by co-investing in research, education and community development.
Professor Hill will have the title of Vice-Chancellor and President (Designate) until USC’s founding Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Thomas AM officially completes his term in December. Professor Thomas will finish at USC early next month, taking accumulated leave entitlements.
– Terry Walsh